Antonio Medina Alzaga
Carowinds Amusement Park
Charlotte,NC
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
A hard worker, who has been through many departments of blue collar work and entertainment industry, through which many skills were obtained while also keeping up with my academics and my physical well being through cross country running.
Work History
Scare Actor
2 Months- Created immersive character experiences to enhance guest enjoyment and engagement during scare zones.
- Collaborated with team members to develop a fun and immersive experience for guests.
- Worked long and physically intensive hours, well into the night.
Admissions Associate
2 Months- Greeted guests at entry to park and scanned in tickets.
- Worked at the tolls, aiding guests with parking and paying for entry to the park.
- Making sure the guests had a favorable interaction when they arrived at and left the park.
- Stamina and endurance through intense cold for long shifts.
Ride Operator
4 Months- Operated amusement rides ensuring safety protocols were consistently followed and properly executed.
- Assisted guests with ride operations, providing clear instructions and support.
- Conducted pre-ride inspections to verify equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Monitored guest flow and managed line queues to enhance visitor experience.
- Took count of guest ridership and logged guest statistics every hour.
- Certified in multiple rides, with a requirement in running all of them equally professionally.
- Stamina and endurance through heat waves and intense sun for long 13 hour shifts.
- Flexibility of moving around multiple rides per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Skills
Stamina
Improvisation
Teamwork
Engagement
Endurance
Flexibility
Customer service
Equipment operation
Safety monitoring
Emergency evacuation procedures
Policy compliance
Ride operations
Ticket collection
Equipment inspection
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Team Training
Operation and control
Hospitality and accommodation
Time management
Flexible schedule
Strong work ethic
Decision-making
Certification
- IROC
- PADI Open Water Diving
- First Aid
Timeline
Ride Operator
Carowinds Amusement Park
03.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Admissions Associate
Carowinds Amusement Park
11.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Scare Actor
Carowinds Amusement Park
09.2025 - 11.2025Read More
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science from Marine Biology
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