BLAKE HOLST
Ames,IA
Summary
Responsible and dependable, focused on the success of the job and the people involved in it. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic with childhood education background and diverse sports and education knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence. Excellent communications and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Worker
Story County Engineer & Secondary Roads
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Replaced street signs and hazard signs along roads for driver communication and understanding
- Patched roads, filled potholes to ensure public safety while driving
Seasonal Worker
Iowa DNR
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Operated power tools, electric clippers, tractors, and pruning saws to maintain grounds
- Developed strong relationships with campers that resulted in teamwork during challenging activities
- Handled money, used a computer system to insert attendees of the park and to balance funds
- Cleaned facilities to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment
- Became a camp leader/counselor for summer camp activities, including educating and teaching young campers
Vacation Bible School Camp Counselor
Trinity Lutheran Church
2019.06 - 2021.07
- Enhanced camper experience by expertly leading daily Bible lessons and group activities.
- Promoted team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among campers, resulting in improved social skills and lasting friendships.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to plan exciting events and activities tailored to specific age groups.
- Developed creative, engaging lesson plans that captivated campers'' attention and fostered learning.
- Supported a safe and welcoming environment for all campers through diligent supervision and conflict resolution skills.
Education
Secondary Education, History, Political Science
Iowa State University (Currently)
Ames, IA05.2025
High School Diploma -
AHSTW High School
Avoca, IA2021
Skills
- Maintain safety
- Problem-solving
- Coordination
- Collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Perceptiveness
Certification
- CPR Training - (2021)
Timeline
Seasonal Worker
Story County Engineer & Secondary Roads
2023.05 - 2023.08
Seasonal Worker
Iowa DNR
2022.05 - 2022.08
Vacation Bible School Camp Counselor
Trinity Lutheran Church
2019.06 - 2021.07
Secondary Education, History, Political Science
Iowa State University (Currently)
High School Diploma -
AHSTW High School
- CPR Training - (2021)
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