Josh Griffin

68 West 1435 South ! Orem, Utah 84058 ! Phone: 801-319-2689 ! E-Mail: joshgrifin@gmail.com
Objective
To show past work experience as a top-performing manager with more than ten years of diverse experience in ranch and hospitality
management. To demonstrate a proven track record of leading teams, implementing ranch operations, and managing budgets as well as
show a dependable, client focused and loyal work ethic.
Core Competencies
Horsemanship
Land planning
Resource management
Barn management
Facility maintenance
Lodging and hospitality
management
Organizational skills
Strong networking abilities
Ranch activities
Heavy equipment operation
Recreation management
Highlights
Member of a management team charged with leading change at a ranch rich in history and tradition. This included transition
through new ownership, new management and various other initiatives while satisfying the discerning concerns of long time
affluent guests and members.
Recruited as the Manager of a start-up ranch property. Involved in the planning and implementation of roads, trails, barn,
infrastructure, livestock acquisition, etc.
Served as the Assistant Ranch Manager in the turn around and development of an underperforming guest ranch and equestrian
facility.
Worked as a Wrangler / Guide Supervisor for an outdoor adventure business providing trail rides, horse drawn wagon and
sleigh rides, and snowmobile tours for guests of the Sundance Resort.
Worked for National Park Service maintaining park grounds, trails and cave infrastructure.
Experience
FULL TIME STUDENT, Natural Resource Management emphasis of Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 2010-2014
University of Utah
Studies Include: Land and resource planning, policy analysis, financial management, ecology and wildlife management and recreation
programming. The list below details my part time employment during full time coursework:
Assisted in numerous positions for the Motherwell Ranch in Hayden Colorado for special groups including Reality TV series I
Caveman on Discovery Channel and other high-end exclusive groups.
Facilities and mountain operations management employee for Sundance Mountain Resort.
Property management for private owner in Daniels, Utah.



DIRECTOR OF LODGING / RANCH HAND-DEPARTMENT MANAGER. 2008-2010
C Lazy U Ranch / Granby, Colorado
Complete oversight of lodging operation involving 30+ units. Responsibility for maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, and guest services.
Also managed guest activities such as trap shooting, ropes course, archery, snowmobile tours, snow cat skiing, and overnight camping.
Responsible for 20+ employees.
Improved the lodging services department through organized scheduling, defined shift duties and training materials
Full responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of multiple vehicles


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Optimized operations, decreased waste and controlled costs by reorganizing entire shop and maintenance building
Participated in multiple capital improvement projects ranging from cabin remodels to landscaping
Provided excellent service to 23 home and land owners in cooperation with ranch membership services
Managed ranch activities including ropes course, trap shooting, skiing, snowmobiling, snow cat tours, and tubing
RANCH MANAGER 2007-2008
Blue Sky Ranch / Park City, Utah
Management responsibilities for 3,000-acre ranch property near Park City, Utah. Exceeded owner expectations in an independent ranch
land management role.
Building and road maintenance including snow removal and grading
All season trail construction and trail grooming
Construction of horse barn and corrals as well as care for owners horses
Implemented upgrades and repair of yurt
Managed and maintained private residences belonging to ranch ownership
Fence repair throughout entire property
Handled public relations within local community
Led riparian zone restoration project.

ASSISTANT RANCH MANAGER 2005-2007
El Capitan Ranch / Santa Barbara, California
Participated in extensive renovation efforts of a commercial guest ranch and equestrian facility on the Gaviota Coastline
Assisted in improvements of the property and facilities both functional and aesthetic to meet owner expectations
Management responsibility for guest activities such as trail rides, chuck wagon dinners, wagon rides and riding lessons

SUPERVISOR / GUIDE / WRANGLER 2003-2005
Rocky Mountain Outfitters / Midway, Utah
Supervisor for a company specializing in recreational activities - specifically outdoor adventures including guided horseback riding,
guided fly fishing, snowmobile tours, horse drawn sleigh rides, and chuck wagon dinners. Serviced the guests of high-end lodging facilities
such as Robert Redfords Sundance Resort, Homestead and Zermatt Resorts.
Responsible for training and leading other staff members
Taught horsemanship and safety to participating guests
Participated in training young horses for the company
Worked with and cared for draft horses including driving wagons, carriages, and sleighs
Worked as a snowmobile guide
Operated heavy equipment including backhoe, skid steer and tractors
Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 2011-2014
Parks, Recreation & Tourism BS
Emphasis: Natural Resource Planning & Management