Keith Hinman
Multi-Talented lover of life, exploring the world in search of knowledge and experience.
Welcome to my interactive resume, please use this page in conjunction with my static resume which can be viewed/downloaded here.
As you scroll down you will see my work history, starting with the most recent. Remember there is much more information on my website. Below you will find my previous employers listed on the left with a description of my experience and point by point job duties and contributions on the right. Photos taken by me have my name and date on them.
Work History
"I believe that one must create his or her own opportunities, dreams, and reality.
I built this resume with intention of attracting new opportunities and experiences."
Since the winter wasn't providing consitant work I began to look for a more professional setting with more opportunities to learn new skills.
Nestled in Truckee surrounded by pine trees and chirping birds, I work with a team of 8 technicians responsible for maintaining over 200,000 square feet of high end private and fractional ownership cabins and townhomes.
During my time with the company thus far, I have been able to learn many new skills while improving existing ones. Having solid mechanical and electrical skills, I am able to appply them into diagnostics, service, and repair of many things. I really enjoy the logic puzzle involved with these repairs.
My position as a maintenance technician allows me to combine many different skillsets in fun new ways. Communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and good old fashioned tangible work all come together.
- Recieved consistant positive responses to guest/owner surveys
- Responded to guest and owner service calls, entering their homes and acting as a representative of Old Greenwood.
- Diagnosed and repaired a variaty of appliances and equipment. (HVAC,microwaves, refrigerators, ovens, bbq's, washers and dryers, and conventional/tankless water heaters and general electrical)
- Performed all maintenance and repairs on vehicle fleet. The fleet included Toyota/Chevy Trucks and several John Deere UTV's.
- Was sent to Park City, UT as part of a transition team assisting with the aquisition of an HOA and its management.
- Performed drywall repairs, painting and staining, a/v rewires and installs, plumbing repairs, furniture reconditioning, & pest control.
- Performed regular pre-arrival inspections.
- Maintain thorough documentation for future work, completed work orders, and parts inventory use.
Old Greenwood Cabin
After returning from Costa Rica I was looking to reintegrate myself here while continuing a fun adventurous lifestyle. So I got a position working in the rental department of Sugar Bowl
The rental department was fun and challenging. I felt that my group managment and leadership skills carried directly over from my managment experience. It was enjoyable to be in a fast moving environment helping customers to have a good time.
Unfortunately the winter was very dry and the lack of snow caused a shortage of work. I was forced to move on to something more sustainable and ended up at old greenwood.
- Assisted customers with purchases and the building orders in complicated point of sales system
- Helped customers with correct sizing and fit of equipment
- Prepared rental equipment, set bindings to correct settings, and kept impeccible paperwork for liability issues
- Assisted with POS operations training to new employees
- Helped guests with boot/gear overnight storage
- Sold lift tickets and rental packages for groups and events
- Provided daily weather, lift status, and trail recommendations
- Contributed to snow removal efforts during storms
Mt Disney Lift at Sugar Bowl
I spent six months volunteering at Guaria de Osa Ecolodge and Retreat Center. I enjoyed the challenges and contributing my energy to conservation projects. Some of things I accomplished and contributed to my efforts towards are listed to the right.
Volunteering with Guaria de Osa was a rewarding experience. I was able to apply many of my different skills while improving upon others. I am grateful for the opportunities they provided and am still supporting their Osa Foundation.
- Built website for the OSA Foundation. A Non-Profit Org specializing in Conservation efforts in Costa Rica and Ecuador
- Acted as guide and host for groups and independent travelers
- Assisted in final stages of book publishing, wrote index and glossary, performed research, worked with illustrator, cleaned and mastered all digital artwork,and kept author free of normal duties to complete “Rainforest Medicine”
- Wrote grants and project proposals for conservation projects, worked on "Mama Carey" a marine turtle conservation project
- Created a quick promotional video and other promotional materials for the ecolodge/retreat center
- Acted as volunteer coordinator and responded to volunteer inquiries and applications
- Continued to build personal and stock photo portfolio
Newborn Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Being Released
This was my second season working as Operations Manager at the tent camp. Working with Corcovado Adventures was a great experience, my group and personnel management skills drastically improved. My spanish and guiding skills grew by leaps and bounds as well. I became more familiar with local flora and fauna as well as local folklore.
I feel lucky to have been able to spend so much time here. This amount of time allowed me to really integrate into the local community.
I have listed some of my accomplishments to the right. The as the season went on, I started to feel as though I was ready for a change... ready to do some more meaningful work. I focused my energy towards conservation and ultimately ended up volunteering with Guaria de Osa Ecolodge and Retreat Center.
- Oversaw all financial aspects of business, controlled food, bar, gasoline, and consumables inventories. Managed purchase orders, and in house accounting.
- Increased tripadvisor ranking from 8 of 15 to 3 of 18(rankings began to slip after I left), many reviews mention me personally and my night tours.
- Managed personnel and employee scheduling, hiring, training, etc... I managed an averaged of 15 employees.
- Provided internship opportunities for a Colorado State University student studying sustainable tourism.
- Acted as camp host, welcoming all guests and catering to needs, assured consistantly high customer service satisfaction.
- Guided Jungle Night Walk , birdwatching, snorkeling, and Corcovado National Park tours
- Built new trail network to expand existing network, made routed wood signage(see example photo to the left), managed construction projects. (new cabinas)
- Volunteered with local school consisting of 15 students of mixed ages... arranged for donations of school supplies.
- Managed client and tour logistics, business to business communication.
- Continued to build personal and stock photo portfolio
- Performed regular risk assessments
View of Tent Camp as seen while entering on boat
After returning home from Costa Rica to help the family out during some tough times I was lucky enough to find a position as an automotive technician with Master Tech's.
Moving into the independent repair world was a nice change from my experience working for the corporate run Autowest Honda. During my time with Master Techs I was able to increase my familiarity with new makes and models as well as contribute to improving general work conditions.
Where ever I go I try to have fun and improve the feeling of the place that surrounds me. I feel like I was able to make a very positive and lasting contribution to Master Techs. I was extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with them but inside felt very unfulfilled and had a desire to return to Costa Rica.
- Specialized in heavy duty maintenance and repair.
- Gained knowledge of most import Asian made vehicles.
- Rebuilt and managed new website, optimized for search engines.
- Had consistently high CSI scores, Productivity, and efficiency.
- Assisted with in house maintenance operations.
- Assisted with basic training of entry level technician.
Shortly after completing a new website for the shop, my family obligations were taken care of and I was contacted by the owner of the tent camp. He asked me to return for another season. I couldn't resist... so I gave several weeks notice and made the move back to my home away from home in the jungle.
Master Technicians Facility, Auburn CA
This was my first season with Corcovado Adventures tent camp. After the Rana Verde Ecolodge was burnt down by corrupt police officials in Bocas Del Toro I had to find a new opportunity.
I updated my website and emailed hotels I wanted to work with along the Osa Peninsula. I had been to the Osa before as a tourist and fell in love with it. Its close proximity to the Panama border was also apealing.
Corcovado Adventures was the first to invite me to volunteer with them. After one month of volunteering I was offered a management position which I accepted. Soon there after I was making changes and improvements while earning the respect of the local employees.
- Oversaw all financial aspects of business, controlled food, bar, gasoline, inventories. Managed purchase orders, and in house accounting.
- Managed personnel and employee scheduling, hiring, training, etc... I managed an averaged of 15 employees.
- Acted as camp host, welcoming all guests and catering to needs, assured consistantly high customer service satisfaction.
- Started Guiding Jungle Night Walk , birdwatching, snorkeling, and Corcovado National Park tours
- Managed client and tour logistics, business to business communication.
- Continued to build personal and stock photo portfolio
- Performed regular risk assessments
- Reduced monthly overhead by 10% while increasing customer satisfaction
- Created and designed promotional marketing materials with several new packages
Comfortable Hammocks In Front Of Luxury Tents
Chasing a dream I updated my website and contacted people all around the world with the goal and intention of volunteering and learning to sail. After my time in Australia teaching diving and doing day charters to the Great Barrier Reef, I had a rekindled love for the sea.
Many opportunities had shown themselves but this was the first opportunity that I felt was a perfect match. After returning from Australia there were complications and unconsciously had slipped into my old way of life and realized I was not happy. Taking charge of my life and doing what I dreamed I bought a one way flight to Panama.
Although my experience was cut short by corruption and the burning of an Ecolodge, I made life long friends and some of the best memories of my life. I would love to share more about this, if you are interested just ask.
- Performed general deckhand and galley duties, assisted in preparing and serving meals
- Cleaned and maintained different marine systems. Assisted in navigation
- Worked as guide for shore based activites, led snorkeling and diving excursions
- Managed groups, performed safety and dive briefings/debriefings
- Designed promotional posters and other materials for print.
- Actively marketed tours with travelers passing through hostels
- Assisted to organize national media coverage after Eco-Lodge Fire...For more info Google: Daniel Ayora or Rana Verde, Cayo de Agua
The burning remains of the ecolodge
After three plus years in Australia I returned home to California with my ex girlfriend. She was from another country and we had met in Australia. We had made plans to do more traveling together and getting rehired at Autowest Honda was supposed to be a short term thing.
I had the intention of working for a few months, saving cash, and heading off on another adventure so I could spend time traveling with her. Things became complicated, our plans changed and I lost sight of my awareness and my intention.
The experience of again working for a corporation in conjunction with being personally "lost" caused me to re-evaluate the things I placed importance on and taught me to let go of ego and attachments. This was one of the most difficult years I have yet to experience, but it was also one of the most critical for me to continue on my path.
- Specialized in accessory installation, diagnostics, service and repair.
- Supervised up to ten employees / Dispatched repair orders.
- Communicated go times and work load with service writer team.
- Had consistently high CSI scores and Productivity.
- Performaed safety, used car, and pre-delivery inspections.
- Frequently went on road tests with customers to verify complaints and repairs.
- Installed lojack thef deterrent devices
- Frequently attented factory training sessions
- Reached 100% self study training (Honda Curriculum)
- Obtained over 80% total training (Honda Curriculum)
Moving on from my experience in Bargara, I was excited to continue working on my diving career in a new location and even more excited to be lucky enough to do day charters to the Great Barrier Reef.
The retail location for 1770 Undersea Adventures doubled as a Tribal Travel store. This was a great and unexpected bonus. Working with tribal travel entailed selling tours and activities country wide to travelers from all over the world. This caused me to drastically improve my personal and business communication skills in a truly international setting.
The day charter aspect of the business was a very difficult one, but one that provided me with the biggest opportunities for personal growth. We also regularly performed safety and first aid drills. Thanks again to Don and James for giving me the chance to show my skills and gain some new ones.
- Coordinated and Managed Anchor/Mooring Procedures
- Taught entry and advanced level Scuba Courses
- Assisted with Galley Duties, boat maintenance and regular cleaning.
- Handled all passenger manifests, vessel log books, liability releases etc...
- Filled tanks, rented gear, cleaned and maintained equipment
- Gave vessel safety, snorkeling, and dive briefings/debriefings
- Managed dive trip and training logistics after risk assessment.
- Worked in retail storefront actively selling day and private charters as well as training courses and gear/equipment
- Regularly performed safety and first aid drills on vessel and in water.
- Acted as guide to divers, snorkelers, and on island expeditions.
- Sold commission based tours, accommodations, and activities throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
Our Dive Boat The "MV NARCOSIS"
Bargara Beach Dive Centre
Oct 2008 - Aug 2009During a trip traveling through Central America I had met two other travelers who told me about working and traveling in Australia. This was right around the time of my first snorkeling experience in tropical waters. Arriving to Bargara was the manifestation of created dream.
After returning home from a short vacation in Central America, tropical snorkeling and Australia still in my mind, I completed my Open Water dive course. During my first pool training, my head went under water, and at that moment I knew I wanted to be the instructor.
Before I left to Australia I made arrangements to do my DiveMaster training with this dive shop. Soon after I started my training, the owner of the shop asked me to work with him. I worked as an assistant for a few months and after showing my skills he asked me to manage general operations.
- Manage General Shop Operations, Logistics, Sales,Customer Satisfaction
- Designed several different advertisements and in house product displays.
- Assisted with entry and advanced level Scuba Courses
- Led shore and boat based diving and snorkeling trips
- Handled all passenger manifests, vessel log books, liability releases etc...
- Filled tanks, rented gear, cleaned and maintained equipment
- Gave vessel safety, snorkeling, and dive briefings/debriefings
- Managed dive trip and training logistics and risk assessment.
- Worked in retail storefront actively selling day and private charters as well as training courses and gear/equipment
- Regularly performed safety and first aid drills on vessel and in water.
- Managed retail inventory, vendor accounts, and organized special events.
- Was on "Extra" Tv Show as representative of dive shop ( I am at the 2min mark)
An Aircraft on our Cochrane Artificial Reef
Autowest Honda was my first step out into the working world. I had a few part time jobs throughout highschool but I entered the automotive industry with a career in mind.
I started at Autowest Honda towards the end of my senior year of highschool. I always had a mechanical and logical mind but previous to my senior year of highschool I didn't know how to even change oil. My autoshop teacher recommended me for an internship program.
I accepted the internship and as part of the program I interviewed with many dealerships in the Roseville automall. Things went well and a couple of weeks later I was working at the dealership. As part of the internship I continued to go to school throughout the summer(after graduation).
I felt like the schooling was redundant and I was learning much more by being on the job. I spoke with my service manager at the time and was hired as a normal employee. It took me three years to reach journeyman level. I am grateful for everything I learned and the experiences I had at this dealership, but after 6 plus years I felt I hit a peak. There was nothing left to learn or do, I began to feel like I needed to make changes, and did.
- Specialized in accessory installation, diagnostics, service and repair.
- Supervised up to ten employees / Dispatched repair orders.
- Communicated go times and work load with service writer team.
- Had consistently high CSI scores and Productivity.
- Performaed safety, used car, and pre-delivery inspections.
- Frequently went on road tests with customers to verify complaints and repairs.
- Installed lojack thef deterrent devices
- Frequently attented factory training sessions
- Reached 80% self study training (Honda Curriculum)
- Obtained over 60% total training (Honda Curriculum)
- Went through the ranks, started as hourly apprentice and after a few years I had reached journeyman level and began to dispatch.
The above is a good representation of my work experience and history but it is not a complete list. If more information is needed or you have any questions just CONTACT ME
Portfolio
Below is a selection of my work, contact me if more examples are needed
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OSA Foundation
A new website I built and designed for the OSA Foundation. A Non-Profit Organization in Costa Rica and Ecuador.
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Master Technicians
A website rebuild I did for Master Technicians, an independent automotive repair facility.
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Backpacker's Special
A successful package I created to attract more of the backpacker market. I designed & placed artwork in hostels.
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"Post Card" Front
I designed this new post card type brochure to be printed and distrubed throughout the U.S.
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"Post Card" Back
The back side of the new post card type brochure designed for Guaria de Osa ecolodge.
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Turtle Project Proposal
I helped write & did graphic design work on "Mama Carey", our marine turtle conservation project.
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Family Vacation Flyer
I designed this flyer for a family vacation package at the Guaria. These flyers were distributed throughout a private school in the Bay Area.
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E-Mail Flyer
I created this email flyer to be sent to our customers, local hotels, and other tour operators.
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Tri-fold Brochure
The outside of the tri-fold brochure I designed for the tent camp. These brochures were spread all around Costa Rica and parts of Panama.
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Tri-fold Brochure
The inside of the tri-fold brochure I designed for the tent camp. These brochures were spread around all of Costa Rica and parts of Panama.
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5 Night Dive Package
I created this package and advertisement to spread via email and attract new dive groups.
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Bargara dive Centre flyer
The back side of a flyer I created for the Bargara Dive Centre. These flyers were put in tourist info centers.
Education & Training
Automotive Training
Experience and certifications
2002-2012
My automotive interests were started when I took autoshop in highschool. After entering the industry and working with Autowest Honda I went through extensive training and gained valuable experience. After my time with Honda I tried working for an independent and gained experience with other import model vehicles. The mechanical skills I gained during this time can be applied to so many different situations.
Honda Factory Training
- • 100% self study module completion
- • 100% completion of training center modules for srs, abs, body electrical, steering & suspension, engine, transmission, fuel and emissions, tpms
- • 80% completion of total training
Other Automotive Training
- • IMACA Refrigerant handling license
- • Alldata Information Specialist Certification
- • Lojack theft recovery device installation trained and certified
- • PAX Tire System Service Technician Certification
- • Frequently Attended Workplace Safety Training
Scuba Training
Skills that apply to many things in life
2008-2010
I have always loved the water and from the first time I was able to experience breathing underwater I knew I wanted to learn more and eventually teach. The skills I gained during this training apply to many things in life. During my instructor training I learned about different learning/teaching modalities, how to lecture, became more proficient with group leadership, gained many first aid skills ,and learned more about the psychology of stressors and risk assessment.
Dive Certifications
- SSI Open Water Instructor # 52850
- PADI Dive Master # 497943
- PADI Emergency First Response/CPR/Advanced External Defibrillation
- SSI Oxygen Providor
- Over 1000 dives logged in both warm and cold water
- Very experienced with wreck, night, navigation, and photography training
- Experienced underwater photographer
- Became very experienced with risk management/assessment and developing emergency procedures
- Experienced with search and recovery procedures and lift calculations
Software Education & Experience
Powerful Tools
Now days we have a large variety of powerful software available to us depending on our needs. Starting when I was 13 (1997) I began to learn how to use different software tools. I designed and built my first website at this age and continued to further my education as I grew.
While my education is not formal, I have learned many different technologies, softwares, and how to use them effectively and efficiently. Much of my knowledge is thanks to tutorials on Lynda.com, simply using search engines to answer questions, and putting in the time to learn. I love learning but do not like the structure of "school".
Software
- • Entire Adobe Creative Suite, going back to the Macromedia days.
- • All Microsoft Office products. Much experience with excel,word,powerpoint
- • Ableton Live including many vst's, and similar audio production software
- • Sony Vegas and many plugins, premier, and final cut, and after effects
- • Flash- for animations, interface design, and advertisements
- • Good understanding of web dynamics, html, php, sql, java, jquery, css, etc...
- • Very experienced with Search Engine Optimization & google adwords
- • There are many more programs I am familiar with and can utilize
Other Education
Constantly learning and Studying
Continuing my personal education is something I believe is very important. There are many subjects that I am interested and inevitably while studying any given subject, more questions arise.
Some subjects I continuously study with the intention of expanding my knowledge and raising my awareness of the world around me.
Current Areas of Study
- Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy and Body Language
- Socio-Economics, Politics, religion and spirituality
- Food, Modern and World Medicine, Water, and Industry
- Global interactions, indigineous and shamanic cultures, anthropology
- Nature and interactions, Naturalism, Conservationism, and Biomimicry
- Spanish and other Language skills... including english, and public speaking
- Music, Art, Architecture, Film, and Animation
Future Areas of Study
- Emergency Medical and Wilderness Procedures (EMT/WEMT Training)
- Chinese Medicine, Herbalism, Ayurveda, Reiki, and alternative medicines.
- Aquaponics, aquaculture, farming, and other sustainable food practices.
- I look forward to finding more of what I don't know and learning.
My Skills
Awesomeness level
We are all awesome in our own way. I feel like the choices I make and the things I do can be a reflection or example for others to follow, and there is always room for improvement.
Keeping that in mind I try my best to constantly improve myself, and learn while helping the people who I come into contact with.
.Profile Overview
• Goal oriented, motivated and energetic team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Well Developed communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Strong abilities to self-start, multitask, and work efficiently.
• Mechanically and Artistically Minded and Inclined.
•.Works Well as a Confident Leader or a Contributing Team Member.
• Extremely honest, fair, and proud to have such a high level of integrity.
• Intermediate/Advanced Spanish Language Skills
• Diverse skill base and strong ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Excited and happy to try new things and be challenged
Working on improving my skills
The consistent theme of my life is to continue building new skills and experiences while improving existing skills. There are many different fields and areas of study that I am interested in learning. Some of the things I want to learn or continue to further my learning are below:
- Improve Spanish language skills
- Update and further first aid and emergency response training
- Continue dive training and learn more about dive physiology and medicine
- Learn more about local environment, flora, fuana, and their interactions
- Continue to learn about environmental issues and raise conservation efforts
- Improve interpersonal and communication skills
Some of my other skills
- 85/100WordPress
- 90/100Naturalist
- 80/100HTML/CSS
- 85/100Teaching
- 80/100User Interface Design
- 65/100PHP/MySQL
- 85/100Web and Graphic Design
- 95/100Team Work
- 95/100Technical background
- 65/100Marketing
- 90/100Customer Service
- 50/100Acoustic Guitar
- 90/100Self-Aware
- 95/100Conservationist
- 100/100Art Lover
- 85/100Adobe Creative Suite
- 95/100General Computer Skills
- 90/100Problem Resolution
- 100/100Desire to Learn & Improve
Contact
Contact info
PO Box 97, Nevada City, CA, 95959- Email: keith@hinman.com
- Website: www.keithhinman.com
- Phone: 530 - 798 - 6024
I am actively looking for new experiences and opportunities and am excited to see what is next. If you are a prospective employer, have any project ideas or feedback please contact me. I will consider all offers, part of my life philosophy is to take advantage of the opportunities that show themselves. I look forward to meeting new people, gaining new skills, and putting my energy and effort into doing amazing things.