James Bechta

James bechta

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location of James BechtaBig Sky Meadow Village, Montana, United States
Phone number of James Bechta+91 xxxx xxxxx
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  • Timeline

    Dec 2011 - Apr 2014

    Ski Instructor

    Ski Ward Ski Area
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

    Corporate and Field Marketing - Summer Intern

    Corporate Benefit Plans
    Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

    Ski Instructor

    Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
    May 2016 - Aug 2017

    Sales Associate

    Falmouth Bait and Tackle
    May 2016 - Aug 2017

    Sales Associate

    The Black Dog Tavern, Co.
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

    Fly Fishing Guide

    Alagnak Lodge
    Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

    Team Lead Court Monitor

    SkyZone Entertainment
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

    Senior Guide

    Alagnak Lodge
    Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

    Transportation and Activities Guide

    Brush Creek Ranch
    Dec 2020 - May 2021

    Hospitality- Cross-Department (Concierge/Housekeeping/Transportation)

    Brush Creek Ranch
    May 2021 - Oct 2021

    Concierge and Activities Coordinator

    Magee Homestead
    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

    Food and Beverage Server

    Brush Creek Ranch
    Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

    Food And Beverage Supervisor

    Magee Homestead
    Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

    Food and Beverage Server

    Brush Creek Ranch
    Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

    Guest Experience Manager

    Magee Homestead
    Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

    Concierge Manager

    Brush Creek Ranch
    Current Company
    Jan 2024 - now

    Property Manager

    Yellowstone Club
  • About me

    Hospitality Professional With a Passion for Sharing Adventures and Creating Indelible Memories

  • Education

    • Worcester academy

      2012 - 2016
      High school diploma

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Athlete in Soccer and Lacrosse.

    • Colorado college

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree economics

      Activities and Societies: President of the Fly Fishing Club, member of the Mountain Biking Team, Intramural Sports participant.

  • Experience

    • Ski ward ski area

      Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
      Ski instructor

      Taught skiing to adults and children with a variety of levels of ability. I also taught weekly ski groups of children from afterschool programs in which I was in charge of the warmth, safety, and happiness of the kids.

    • Corporate benefit plans

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
      Corporate and field marketing - summer intern

      Ran marketing campaigns in and out of the office. In the office; I improved customer engagement through social media platforms, building websites and reformating corporate content. Out of the office, I ran field campaigns including in-person customer visits. Additionally, I photographed, shot video and edited short films for professional events.

    • Wachusett mountain ski area

      Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
      Ski instructor

      Taught skiing to both adults and kids with a variety of skiing abilities. On top of walk-in clients, I also coached a weekly introduction to freestyle ski team for kids ages 10-15. I had multiple repeat customers request me personally and received multiple "star employee" awards. Additionally, I took photos, videos and edited videos for the program I taught.

    • Falmouth bait and tackle

      May 2016 - Aug 2017
      Sales associate

      A part-time, seasonal position during which I sold fishing top of the line products, bait, and terminal tackle. I worked the register, built custom fishing products to be sold by the shop, managed inventory, repaired fishing rods and cleaned the storefront.

    • The black dog tavern, co.

      May 2016 - Aug 2017
      Sales associate

      Worked on the sales floor, register and backroom. Folded clothes, took inventory and cleaned. I also worked at events such as baseball games, movie nights and others.

    • Alagnak lodge

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Fly fishing guide

      Captained 18-foot custom aluminum boat with Yamaha 40 engine while guiding clients to catch all five species of salmon and trout. Managed client satisfaction, keeping them happy, dry, and safe from weather and bears. Processed fish & maintained camp: fixed pipes, changed water filters, replaced/fixed boards or woodworking projects, reroofed buildings

    • Skyzone entertainment

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
      Team lead court monitor

      As Team Lead I was in charge of managing court monitors schedule while on shift, rotations, cleaning schedule and breaks. As a court monitor, I was in charge of keeping the customers having fun, while being safe. I managed customer satisfaction and relations. I responded to injuries and complaints as well as completing maintenance around the park.

    • Alagnak lodge

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Senior guide

      Managed other guides, helping to solve problems around camp and between workers. Led round table discussions about improvements and proper behavior for guides. Captained 18-foot custom aluminum boat. Guided clients to catch all five species of salmon and trout. Managed client satisfaction, keeping clients happy, dry, and safe from weather and bears

    • Brush creek ranch

      Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
      Transportation and activities guide

      As the first and last point of contact for ranch guests, I played an important role in the guest experience. I provided a professional and friendly face upon arrival, welcoming guests to the ranch and answering any questions they may have about Brush Creek Ranch, the local area, and wildlife. I safely transported the guests (and their luggage) both short and long distances, catering to their every need and providing a luxury experience. Once on the ranch, I aided in off-roading tours using Polaris Rangers, as well as guiding fly fishing trips around the property.Working in transportation allowed me to connect with almost every department on the property, providing me with keen insight into the inner-workings of multiple departments and demonstrated the importance of communication and collaberation within the Hospitality Industry. Show less

    • Brush creek ranch

      Dec 2020 - May 2021
      Hospitality- cross-department (concierge/housekeeping/transportation)

      This rotation was created for me by the VP of Hospitality in order to provide me with diverse operational experience. During the Night Audit portion of my rotation I analyzed inconsistencies in guest accounts, made corrections and ensured that all charges were posted correctly. Additionally, I applied the same process to all house accounts (Food and Beverage, Activities, Mercantile, …). These reports, an end-of-the-day summary, and an overview of the next day’s guest movements were sent to all managers and executives. In the early morning I also served as the front desk concierge. Within House Keeping I served as a houseman providing support to the housekeepers and cleaning public spaces. This role allowed me to understand the needs of this important department and learn how to deliver the service efficiently to luxury standards. Show less

    • Magee homestead

      May 2021 - Oct 2021
      Concierge and activities coordinator

      In this role my primary objective was to provide five-star customer service to all guests, creating indelible memories and exceeding expectations throughout guest stays. As the sole member of the concierge team, I was responsible for guest satisfaction from 60 days prior to arrival through departure. I adhered to all Fine Hotels and Resorts and all Forbes 5-Star Travel standards, providing a personalized and seamless luxury experience.In addition to my concierge duties, I served as Activities Coordinator and Fly Fishing Guide. I coordinated daily activities, accommodating changes for in-house guests as well as creating custom itineraries for guests and groups prior to their arrival on property. I guided fly-fishing trips on alpine lakes, the North Platte River and The Encampment River.This role allowed me to continue to grow my knowledge and passion for luxury standards, benefiting from the professional guidance and support of one of the best teams in Hospitality! Show less

    • Brush creek ranch

      Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
      Food and beverage server

      In this role my primary duties consist of providing exceptional service to all guests during meal periods. In additiong to this core role, I am responsible for cleaning and maintaining the dining facilities and assisting the culinary team when needed. This role allows me to continue to expand my operational experience in the hospitality industry, expanding my breadth of expertise to include the ever-important culinary aspect of a guests' stay. I am excited to learn and improve as my prepare for my next role. Show less

    • Magee homestead

      Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
      Food and beverage supervisor

      As the Food and Beverage Supervisor, my core responsibilities were to train and lead our servers to provide a flawless fine dining experience for our guests. As a Relais and Chateau Property, as well as Forbes 5-Star, we are held to an exceptionally high standard that we met and exceeded on a daily basis.My supervisor duties further consisted of monitoring and tracking inventory, assisting with scheduling, and managing guest and employee satisfaction during dining service.

    • Brush creek ranch

      Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
      Food and beverage server

      In this role, my primary duties consist of providing exceptional service to all guests during meal periods. In addition to this core role, I am responsible for cleaning and maintaining the dining facilities and assisting the culinary team when needed. During my time serving I gained refined, fine-dining experience in all meal periods and in a variety of venues such as remote/outdoor, banquet, and more. I was trained in basic/intermediate mine knowledge as well as specialty table-side presentations. Show less

    • Magee homestead

      Apr 2023 - Jan 2024
      Guest experience manager

      As the Guest Experience Manager, I am responsible for making sure that the guest experience for every leisure and group guest is nothing short of exceptional. Guiding the guests through their experience, in this role I provide focused, supportive leadership for the entire Magee Team. In addition, I am responsible for teaching Forbes Five-Star hospitality standards to all new associates throughout the Brush Creek Ranch Luxury Collection.

    • Brush creek ranch

      Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
      Concierge manager

      Moving back to our core property, The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, after the seasonal closure of Magee Homestead, I have rejoined the front office/concierge team in a leadership role. In this role I provide supportive leadership to our concierge team; training new team members, ensuring luxury standards are met and implementing new strategies for planning/interacting with our guests. In addition, I assist with daily Night Audit/accounting duties.

    • Yellowstone club

      Jan 2024 - now
      Property manager

      Continuing to diversify my skill set within luxury hospitality, this position added a new skill set in home preventative maintenance,construction projects and working with contractors. Charged with personally managing over $200M in assets, I use meticulousattention to detail, advanced project management/multitasking skills and the ability to work effectively with the demands of luxuryhome owners to maintain these properties and provide luxury services.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hunters safety certification

      Colorado parks and wildlife
      Jan 2019
    • National limited master 100/limited oupv

      U.s. coast guard
      May 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Stocking volunteer

      Issued by Worcester County Food Bank on May 2014
      Worcester County Food BankAssociated with James Bechta