Mr Hadleigh David Thompson
DOB: 6th June, 1979
New Zealand Citizen
Canadian Permanent Resident
To develop and utilize the meteorological theory and tools provided my Atmospheric Science degree. I hope in the future to combine these with my interest and knowledge of snow, ice, and avalanche phenomena.
##### University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver 2014 - Present Currently completing a Bachelor of Science degree – with a major in Atmospheric Science. Main interests include: mountain and cold region meteorology, snow and ice region thermodynamics, hydrometeorology, and avalanche phenomena. Aiming to be complete by July 2016.
##### Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Kamloops 2012 - 2014 Pre-requisites and lower level Bachelor of Science courses – aiming for admittance to University of British Columbia.
##### Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), British Columbia 2010 - 2012 Courses: Introduction and Advanced ‘Weather for Avalanche workers’ – 5 days total. Avalanche operations level one – 7 days.
##### OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River. Ontario Canada – Operations Manager: 2010 - Present Managing logistics and maintenance personnel. Operational Health and Safety. Boat (flat-water and swift water) and vehicle operation. Bus driving. Expenditure accounting and department financial responsibility.
##### Mustang Powder Cats. British Columbia Canada – Tail-guide Practicum program: Winter 2009/2010 Lodge and operation maintenance. Collection of near surface weather observations. Snowpack profile analysis and recording. Avalanche observation and investigation. Guest safety and assistance while skiing.
##### Franz Josef Glacier. New Zealand – Glacier Guide: 2008 - 2009 Leading guests on Glacier hikes. Helicopter loading. Ice climbing instruction. Crevasse extraction. Alpine cliff rescue team member.
##### Alpine Resort, British Columbia. Canada – Patrol team member: 2007 - 2008 Guest liaison, information, and assistance. First aid and emergency response. Avalanche control. Near surface weather observations. Avalanche and snowpack investigations and recording. Snow blasting.
##### Collets Mountain Holidays, Central Dolomites. Italy – Hiking Guide: 2005 - 2007 Summer hiking and via ferrata; Winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Personnel and chalet management. Expenditure accounting and recording. Chalet operations and management.
##### Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps. New Zealand – Field and Surgical team medic: 1997 - 2003 2 years in-house medical, first aid, and emergency response training. 3 years operational service including 3 overseas deployments; UN sanctioned peacekeeping missions.
Full drivers license, including passenger Bus (Ontario)
Work place first aid and CPR certified
Previous field research work and experience with Oxford University ecology department, summer positions (2003)
Canadian Ski instructors alliance level 2 certified
Organizational and logistical skills obtained from both military experience and adventure tourism company management
Road cycling
Alpine, Nordic, and Backcountry skiing
Mountaineering (Summer, and Ski)
Outdoor photography – www.istockphoto.com/madhadders
Whitewater rafting and Sea Kayaking
Email: hadleighthompson@gmail.com
Ph: 1 (613) 316-4679
Current postal address: 711 West 69th Ave, Vancouver. V6P 2W2
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