Outdoor Adventure Professional and Instructor

CS

CHAD SANDERS

*********@*****.*** 979-***-**** Sun City, AZ 85131

I am a WFR and love Backpacking,kayaking, rappelling,camping,hiking. I have organized trips from kayaking the marble canyon from Glen canyon dam to lees ferry/3 days.2 nights for 5 pax. 3 trips from Hoover dam to Willow beach 3 days/2 nights for 2 paxs. Organized and got back country permits for S rim to BA 4 days/3 nights for 2 paxs. Organized and got permits for 2 days/1 night in Buckskin Gulch from Wire Pass to White House TH. Organized a 4 days/3 night camping trip to Bryce canyon. Trips to Escalante, Cosmic Ashstray, Egypt 1,2- rappelling, Golden Cathedral,White pockets, Peekaboo,Great Chamber. Hard working and Punctual warehouse works in a fast paced. physically-demanding job while standing and moving for long hours.

Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. North Kaibab general store North, AZ

Retail/ management

05/2025 - Current

Manage gas station/ general store

Self contractor Eloy, AZ

Skydiving Instructor

09/2015 - Current

Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners. Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.

Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.

I have been in the skydiving industry for 33 years working as a Tandem Instructor, Photographer,teaching students to achieve their license. Meet and Greet customers, giving Instruction about safety and proper procedures for a tandem skydive.

Trans Canyon Shuttle Kaibab lodge, Az

Shuttle Driver

05/2025 - 07/2025

Operated shuttle vehicles safely and efficiently across designated routes. Assisted passengers with luggage and ensured a comfortable travel experience.

Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.

Driving customers from north rim to south rim

Rainbow Ryders Goodyear, Arizona

Hot air balloon chase crew

09/2024 - 05/2025

Prep vehicles, prep balloons and equipment for flights, meet guests, setup and inflate balloons, help load guest into balloons, at end of flight deflate balloons, load balloons and equipment.

Maintained equipment and ensured cleanliness of the launch area. Coordinated with team members during launch and landing operations. Supported team with post-flight tasks, including packing and storing equipment.

Navtec expeditions Moab, Utah

Tour Guide

Prep 4x4 vehicles for back country tours.

Outdoor enthusiast conquering adventures

Experience

05/2024 - 09/2024 Meet guest/

Drive guests thru backcountry explaining history and geographical landscape

REI Goodyear, AZ

Shipping and Receiving Associate

05/2022 - 03/2024

Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.

Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.

Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.

Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor. Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments. Boeing Aircraft Comp. Everett, WA

Aircraft Structure Mechanic

01/1985 - 03/1995

Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.

Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.

Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience. Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.

Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.

Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors. Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.

P.H.S Protection, KS

High School Diploma

05/1983

Kirkland Vo-Tech, Composites/Kevlar and Graphite for aircraft. Kirkland Vo-Tech Kirkland, WA

Composites

01/1985

D.C.C.C Dodge City, KS

Radio Comm.

WFR in 2010 and did my recert. on 6-1 thru 6-3 2025 United States Parachute Association-USPA since 1991 Tandem Instructor thru USPA and United Parachute Technologies. Certified thru Padi as a advanced diver with Nitrox cert. Education and Training

Accomplishments

Certifications

WFR since 10/21. recert. was completed 6/1 thru 6/3/2025 United States Parachute association since 1991.

Tandem skydiving license/Instructor thru USPA and United Parachute Technologies since 2005. Scuba cert. thru PADI with Nitrox cert. since 2000 Team work/Leadership

Adaptability, Problem solving and decision making, communication.

Map and compass reading, using GPS.

Preparing and planning trips.

Food prep and storage.

Knot tying

First aid and safety.

Minimum Impact on Environment and Leave No Trace.

Environment Hazards and weather.

Public Speaking.

Skills

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