Julian Springer

32151/2 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301
(719) 760-2360
julian.bh.springer@gmail.com
E X PE RI EN C E
Rental and Tech Shop Manager, Ski and Bike Technician, The Ski Barn; Durango, CO —
November 2017–Present
Job responsibilities include: fitting skis, boots, and bicycles; mounting and repairing skis and snowboards;
service, overhaul and maintenance of customer and rental bicycles; training of employees in techniques and
procedures for fitting and tuning equipment; employee scheduling, project management and role
delegation; handling customer complaints and issues/incidents; maintaining and improving the work
environment (oversight, organization and staff interactions).
Whitewater & Mountain Bike Expedition & Company Leader, Holiday Expeditions;
Green River, UT — May–October 2011–Present
Job responsibilities include: trip organization and execution; the safety and satisfaction of clients; a high
level of wilderness first aid and risk management; an in-depth knowledge of the local geology, flora and
fauna, history, and cultures of the region, and the ability to successfully impart this interpretive knowledge;
selecting, training and leading new hires and guides; providing a link between employees and upper
management.
Junior Development Ski Coach, Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team, CO — Winters
2015/16 & 2016/17
Job responsibilities include: creating and implementing a schedule for the entirety of the winter season;
assessing ski skills with students and working towards goals based on perceived and demonstrated weaknesses
and strengths; helping to develop self-confidence and encouraging an expanded comfort zone in challenging
terrain and conditions; emphasizing progress vs. perfection in the pursuit of technique, strength and
coordination; acting as a mentor in order to demonstrate and teach integrity and respect for self and others;
mediating disagreements and counseling any issues that might arise inside or outside of Mountain Sports.
Ski Rental Technician Manager, Black Tie Ski Rentals; Crested Butte, CO — Winters 2013/14–
2016/17
Ski Instructor, Squaw Valley Ski School, CA — Winter 2011/12
Seismic Geophysics Academic Internship, Colorado College, CO — Spring 2010
Whitewater & Canyoneering Guide, Hokkaido Outdoor Adventures; Hokkaido, Japan — Summer
2009
Administrative Internship with the U.S. Olympic Orthopedic Team , Beijing United Family
Hospital; Beijing, China — Summer 2008

E DUCAT I O N
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO — B.A. Honors in Geology, Minor in Physics, 2011
Distinction in Geology for the completion of a senior thesis – Biomere Boundaries: High Resolution Isotopic
Analysis of Mass Trilobite Extinctions in the Late Cambrian
International School of Beijing, China — High School Diploma, 2007

A DD IT IO NA L I NF O R M ATI O N
Computer Skills
Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Adobe Illustrator on both Macintosh and Microsoft OS.
Wilderness First Responder (current); EMT (expired); DOT Certified (current)
Leadership
Colorado College Junior Class Secretary and Public Relations Officer (2010/11)

Captain of the Colorado College Rugby Football Team (2010/11)

Sigma Chi Fraternity Philanthropy (2007/08) and Rush Chair (2010/11)

NOLS Alaska Mountaineering (Summer 2006)