Mary Kate Jamison
A creative and collaborative educator & guide; passionate hospitality & service professional; cultivator of respectful, inclusive, warm work environments balanced with a sense of fun & adventure.
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About
A creative and collaborative educator/guide, with 20+ years of hospitality and service experience. Passionate environmental steward, committed to enhancing guest experiences and fostering a positive atmosphere for guests and fellow staff. Specializing in creating warm and welcoming spaces for people to feel at ease and well-cared for. Cultivator of professional, respectful, inclusive work environments balanced with a sense of fun and adventure.
Experience
Founder/Owner at CHILLOSOPHY (2020-08 – Present)
Created this space & wonderful community from scratch - beginning with just myself, then expanded staffing & scheduling of daily classes, workshops, and events year by year
- Hiring, demos, training, scheduling
- Studio management & maintenance, payroll
- All correspondence with staff & community, social media
- Planned & implemented retreats
- Website build & maintenance
- Teacher & student mentoring
Server/Bartender/Trainer at Matterhorn Ski Bar (2014-01 – 2022-04)
Legendary ski bar - high-volume, high-energy team-oriented structure
- Trained new staff to help create a friendly & approachable work environment
Sales Director at Pietree Orchard (2017-04 – 2021-10)
Farmstand & bakery operations management
- Hiring & scheduling for farmstand & bakery operations, a staff of 10-25
- Created & sustained wholesale relationships with local restaurants, shops, food pantries & other businesses
- Implemented a successful online sales website
- Specialized merchandising, purchasing & displays
- Planning & execution of group events & tours
- Creation & circulation of marketing materials
- Created value-added product lines for our fruit, veg, & honey
Whitewater Guide & Hospitality Specialist at Three Rivers Whitewater (2013-05 – 2016-10)
Class IV Whitewater guide, Kennebec & Dead Rivers
- Trained guides for high-quality hospitality & guest experience
- Emphasis on teamwork, safety, and serious fun
PADI Instructor & Retail/Rental Staff at Dive World (2012-02 – 2013-04)
Dive shop operations and instruction
- Taught Open Water, Advanced, & Rescue Diver courses
- Organized dive shop run sheets
- Scheduled logistical operations (boat & shore dives)
- Sold dive equipment, emphasis on the upsell
- Maintained all rental gear
- Operated air compressor and filled tanks
- Guest transport
- Supervised Divemaster trainees & assisted DM courses
PADI Instructor & Retail/Rental Staff at Blue Season Bali (2010-09 – 2012-02)
Dive instruction and retail operations
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Photography & Digital Media – Brooks Institute
