Francesca Pavillard-Cain
60 Gravel Hollow Dr. (970)846-3705
Bozeman MT, 59718 francesca.pavillardcain@westernalum.org
Dedicated and accomplished snowsports professional with extensive global experience at all levels across several disciplines. Proven track record as a competitive athlete, trainer and leader. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in
the snowsports industry.
Ski Industry Experience:
Women of Winter, Bozeman MT. Current
Featured Keynote Speaker and Current Board Member
* Invited speaker at the first annual Women of Winter, fundraiser and celebration of women in the snow-sorts industry. As a board member I coordinate sponsorship deals.
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Samsung Commercial, Soho Basin New Zealand. July 2022
Body Double and Athlete
* Body double and skier for Samsung commercial filmed in Soho basin New Zealand.
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Warren Miller Entertainment Summer 2018
Athlete Los Andes, Chile
* Filmed as an athlete for Warren Miller Entertainment 2018 film "Face of Winter"
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Madison Base Snowsports School Current
Manager Big Sky, MT
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The Yellow Stone Club November 2016-May 2023
Snowsports Supervisor Bozeman, MT
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Cardrona- Treble Cone Current
Head Coach and Academy Coordinator
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PSIA Current
Freestyle and Alpine Examiner Northern Rocky Mountain Division
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Portillo Ski School June-August 2018
Ski Instructor Portillo, Chile
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Western State Colorado University September 2011-May 2014
Team logistics coordinator. Gunnison, CO
* Coordinated travel, coaching, fundraising, and events for Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports ski and snowboard teams.
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort December 2010- April 2015
Team Coach Crested Butte, CO
*Guided and coached competitive freeride and skier cross athletes. Ages ranged from 10-18.
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort December 2010-April 2013
Ski School Instructor Crested Butte, CO
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Ecole de Ski Leysin, Leysin Switzerland, ski instructor December 2009-April 2010
Ski School Instructor Leysin, Switzerland
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Sponsorship Experience: December 2013- Current
Rossignol Western State Colorado University
Eleven Experience Giro
AIARE Hestra
Backcountry Access
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Promote companies through competition, social media, photos, movie edits, word of mouth, coaching, teaching, fundraising, awareness projects and more.
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Awards, Talents and Certifications:
Fluent in: English, Spanish and French
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NZSIA Trainers Cert August 2022- Current
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Professional Ski Instructor of America April 2011- Current
Alpine Level III Certified (ISIA)
Alpine Examiner
Freestyle Examiner
Telemark Examiner
Telemark Level III
Freestyle II
Children's Specialist II
Snowboard I
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New Zealand Ski Instructor Alliance
Alpine Level III and IV
Alpine Examiner
Freestyle Examiner
Tech Team Member
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American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education April 2008- Current
Level II Certified
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Emergency Medical Technician January 2019- Current Best Practice Medicine
Over 20 different Academic and athletic scholarships September 2010- Current
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Overall Ski Results:
2016 MSI Freeskiing World Tour, 6th 2016 Freeride World Tour, 12th
2015 Freeride World Tour, 5th 2015 Freeride World Tour, USA, 2nd
2014 Freeride World Tour , 7th 2014 Freeride World Tour, USA, 3rd
2013 Freeride World Qualifier, 1st 2013 U.S.C.S.A Nationals, 3rd
2012 Freeskiing World Tour, North Face Young Gun Award
*For full results please see full competition results (ABOUT)
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Education:
Western State Colorado University, Gunnison CO, May 2014 Gunnison, CO GPA: 3.83 Magnum Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Majors: Business Administration And Spanish
Minor: Economics, Honors Program Participant
University of Qingdoa, China, Study Abroad Summer 2013
Universidad VERITAS, Costa Rica, Study Abroad Fall 2011
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Work Experience:
Cardrona- Treble Cone Current
PSIA Current
The Yellow Stone Club November 2016- Current
Valley of the Flowers April 2016- October 2018
Rockford Coffee June 2016-November 2016
Midtown Tavern July 2016- November 2016
Crested Butte Parks and Recreation May 2016
Landscaping Crested Butte,CO
The Secret Stash May 2014- October 2015
Server and Bartender Crested Butte, CO
Bonez May 2015- January 2016
Server and Bartender Crested Butte, CO
The Gunnison Brewery March 2013- January 2014
Bartender and Cook Gunnison, CO
The Bean April 2011- January 2013
Barista Gunnison, CO
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Volunteer Experience:
Crested Butt, Snowsports Foundation November 2013- Current
CBSF works to support children who are passionate about snowsports. Each year I volunteer my time, extra equipment, and a percentage of my personal gear sales to this organization.
Gunnison Valley Mentors September 2012- May 2013
Is a program that provides mentors for the youth of the Gunnison Valley.
Steamboat Springs, Comunidades Integradas January 2007- May 2009
Is a program that helps integrate Latinos and other immigrants in the Steamboat community.
New Orleans Emergency Communities March 2006
Was a soup kitchen in New Orleans that helped feed victims of Hurricane Katrina.
YWAM June 2006
Is a program that sends volunteers to Tijuana Mexico to build houses for the homeless.