Alisha Van Wagoner
Provo
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Range Technician
US Forest Service
05.2016 - Current
- Managed forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain sustainable yield.
- Coordinated with federal land managers and other agencies and organizations to manage and protect rangelands.
- Regulated grazing by issuing permits, checking for compliance with standards and helping ranchers plan and organize grazing systems.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Coordinated volunteer groups to assist on various projects across the District
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Parking Attendant
Sundance Mountain Resort
12.2008 - Current
- Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities, and directions.
- Directed patrons to designated parking spaces.
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Assisted with parking lot security to deter theft and other criminal activities in parking lots.
- Monitored parking space availability to direct customers to open spots quickly.
- Used hand signals or flashlights to direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces.
- Kept parking lot usage orderly by enforcing parking regulations.
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Member of the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management team.
- Acting Ground Support Unit leader.
- Coordinated with logistics unit and other team members to quickly and efficiently support the needs of the incident.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT04-2016
High School Diploma -
Provo High School
Provo, UT05-2008
Skills
- Off-road driving
- GPS navigation
- Data collection
- Problem-solving
- Process management
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict mediation and resolution
Accomplishments
- Mother of two daughters.
- Established volunteer program training basic obedience to dogs belonging to underprivileged or low-income people.
- Avid outdoors woman.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certifications
- National Forest ATV Certification
- National Forest vehicle and trailer certification
- Horseback and Packing certification
- National Forest chainsaw Type A faller, Type B bucker certified
- Fire Fighter Type 2 certification
- Stand Up for Each Other Training
- Annual Defensive Driving Training
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
06.2018 - 03.2023
Range Technician
US Forest Service
05.2016 - Current
Parking Attendant
Sundance Mountain Resort
12.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Biology
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
Provo High School
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