James Brindle

Analytically-minded engineer with an MEng in Aerospace Engineering (Imperial College London) seeking a technical or data-driven role in the Roaring Fork Valley or elsewhere. Brings strong quantitative foundations, including data analysis and computational tools, combined with three years of client-facing work requiring rapid problem-solving, schedule management, and clear communication under pressure. Eager to re-engage technical skills in a structured, salaried position.

Ski Instructor - Aspen Skiing Company - Aspen, CO

(2022-01)

• Managed daily scheduling for myself and a varied of caseload of clients, adapting lesson plans in real time based on conditions, ability, and progress
• Maintained detailed client records tracking lesson history, skill progression, and tailored objectives — developing habits of careful documentation and analytical assessment.
• Worked closely within a large team of instructors, coordinating group lesson , sharing client progress notes, and collaborating on group lesson delivery across a department of 100+ staff
• Diagnosed client technique issues systematically, breaking complex physical movements into step-by-step corrective actions — a structured problem-solving approach directly analogous to engineering troubleshooting.
• Consistently made high-stakes operational decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments, balancing safety, client satisfaction, and scheduling constraints.
• Built strong professional relationships with a diverse, high-expectation client base, developing communication skills across technical and non-technical contexts.

Camp Counsellor - Camp Chip-a-Tooth - Basalt, CO

(2023-01)

• Supervised groups of 30 children between the ages of 6 and 12, maintaining organised activity schedules and responding calmly to fast-changing situations.
• Collaborated with a large multi-disciplinary team to plan, adapt, and deliver structured programmes under time and resource constraints.

MEng - Aerospace Engineering - Imperial College London (2018-09 - 2022-06)