Bobby Buttimer

Adaptable and motivated professional with experience across diverse work environments. A collaborative team player who learns quickly, takes initiative, and has strong attention to detail. Committed to delivering quality work and contributing to a strong team.

Challenge Course & Adventure Manager at Cataloochee Ranch (2024-03 – 2026-09)

• Oversee all operations of the Adventure Department, managing the full scope of activity offerings and guest experience
• Lead, train and supervise adventure guides, ensuring high performance, safety compliance, and exceptional service standards
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, as well as enforce safety protocols, risk management procedures, and equipment inspection standards
• Utilise rigging and rope access skills to perform maintenance tasks, and complete inspections throughout the challenge course.

Head Beach Supervisor at Tradewinds Beach Resort (2023-02 – 2024-03)

• Oversee daily operations of beach rentals, water sports, zipline, slide, and surf simulator
• Manage team of 50+ employees, continuously training and coaching them to follow all policies and procedures
• Maintain equipment by completing daily and monthly inspections and ensuring all activities are safe to operate
• Provide efficient and professional service to resort guests to maintain high levels of satisfaction
• Schedule operations each day, delegating roles and duties to all staff members and following up regularly

Senior Instructor, Activity Coordinator at Ballyhass Lakes (2021-03 – 2022-01)

• Led activity sessions in the aqua park, ziplining, rock climbing, high ropes, low ropes, abseiling, axe throwing, archery, and team building games
• Prepared and inspected the ropes courses, ziplines, and abseil wall daily to ensure safety
• Oversaw daily operations of up to 400 guests in the aqua park
• Supervised, guided, and provided support to staff members

Zipline Tour Guide at Ziptrek Ecotours (2019-04 – 2020-12)

• Prepared groups of up to 11 with waivers, harnesses, helmets and discussing safety procedures
• Safely attached, sent, stopped, and detached guests from each zipline
• Fostered relationships with tour guests in order to make every tour memorable
• Presented, and discussed, information about environmental sustainability and conservation to every group

Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management – QUEENSTOWN RESORT COLLEGE (2018 – 2020)