Alexander Contreras
SANTA BARBARA,California
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Park Ranger with over three years of experience, offering proven history of dedication to park safety and visitor satisfaction. Well-versed in leading group projects and performing facility operations to promote safety and wellness for all park attendees. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Ranger II
Santa Barbara County Parks
09.2020 - Current
- Increased park safety by conducting regular patrols and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters or medical incidents, ensuring visitor wellbeing.
- Collaborated with other park staff to develop interpretive materials such as brochures, maps, and signage for visitor use.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding issues needing to be addressed.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Operate vehicles, mowers, and utilize hand tools, power tools, and light equipment to maintain and assure adequate operation of the park
Park Ranger Trainee/Extra Help
Santa Barbara County Parks
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Provide customer service including answering phone calls, handling any complaints and maintenance issues in the park
- Issue permits, process fees, complete cash handling reports and provide pertinent information to visitors
- Routinely clean restrooms, park and staff facilities to maintain cleanliness of the park
- Conduct boat and kayak inspections to ensure all vessels are decontaminated to prevent invasive species from entering the lake
- Communicate regularly with Maintenance staff, Hosts, Extra Help and Rangers to complete park project requirements
- Create agendas and communication materials for visitors and new hire employees
Pool and Pond Service Technician
Santa Barbara Ponds
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
- Enhanced client retention through exceptional communication skills and a commitment to addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Privately Owned
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Improved ranch efficiency by implementing modern agricultural practices and techniques.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced operational costs through careful resource allocation, waste reduction measures, and budget planning.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Education
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Goleta, CA05.2013
Skills
- Park Supervision
- Facility Patrols
- Incident Management
- Grounds Maintenance
- Incident Reports
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
Certification
Allan Hancock College － Lompoc, CA -PC 832 Arrest Couse, completed 03/2019
National CPR Foundation -CPR/AED/First Aid, completed 04/2022 -ID #6ABEA
National CPR Foundation -Bloodborne Pathogens, completed 04/2022 -ID #3762E
Timeline
Park Ranger II
Santa Barbara County Parks
09.2020 - Current
Pool and Pond Service Technician
Santa Barbara Ponds
11.2018 - 06.2019
Park Ranger Trainee/Extra Help
Santa Barbara County Parks
04.2018 - 09.2020
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Privately Owned
05.2015 - 11.2015
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Allan Hancock College － Lompoc, CA -PC 832 Arrest Couse, completed 03/2019
National CPR Foundation -CPR/AED/First Aid, completed 04/2022 -ID #6ABEA
National CPR Foundation -Bloodborne Pathogens, completed 04/2022 -ID #3762E
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