Brandon Patterson
Bailey,CO
Summary
Extremely dedicated Park Ranger looking to sky rocket my career as a ranger and continue to protect the natural resources and continue responding to any and all emergencies that are within the scope of my training. Aiming to continue fine tuning my skills in law enforcement and customer service and aim for positive outcomes with public interactions while also educating park patrons on local wildlife and park history.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Ranger
City Of Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
06.2023 - 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.
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Enforced park rules consistently to protect natural resources while creating a safe environment for all visitors.
- Provided exceptional customer service at entrance stations, answering questions, offering assistance, and processing fee payments accurately.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Maintained trail systems through regular inspections and repair work, ensuring safe access for visitors.
- Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to refine skills in first aid, search-and-rescue techniques, firefighting procedures, and more.
- Developed strong partnerships with local law enforcement agencies for improved coordination during emergencies or critical incidents.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Improved overall park cleanliness with meticulous litter removal and facility maintenance tasks.
- Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
- Led search and rescue teams to locate stranded visitors immediately to promote positive outcomes.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Performed search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Enforced park regulations and laws either by verbal/written warnings and court summons'.
- Utilized numerous city vehicles to perform park patrols, (truck, boats, UTV's, hiking, etc.)
- Utilized radio to communicate with my team, local law enforcement and dispatch data channels for all service calls and projects.
Park Ranger
Wellington Lake
Bailey, CO
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Seasonal position working each summer and winter save for the winter of 2022
- 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.
- Maintained trail systems through regular inspections and repair work, ensuring safe access for visitors.
- Guided tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
- Enforced park rules consistently to protect natural resources while creating a safe environment for all visitors.
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Provided exceptional customer service at entrance stations, answering questions, offering assistance, and processing fee payments accurately.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
- Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Engaged with visitors to interpret natural and cultural resources in local parks.
- Worked forestry projects in winter season conducting tree felling operations and cleanup for fire mitigation.
- Performed trail maintenance and road maintenance utilizing heavy machinery (tractors and skid steers) and trucks.
- Used trailers for numerous projects in forested areas.
- Made trips to stores for supplies needed for maintenance projects and office needs.
Park Maintenance Technician
Douglas County
Douglas County, CO
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Performed maintenance on Castle Rock's urban parks such as mowing, field dragging, and irrigation.
- Plowed county offices during snow storms to ensure public safety.
Night Grocery Stocker
King Soopers
Conifer, CO
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Lone Tree, CO
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platte Canyon High School
Bailey, CO06.2020
Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Incident Management
- Wilderness Navigation
- Environmental education
- Incident Reports
- Visitor relations
- Law Enforcement
- Backcountry travel
- Trail maintenance
- Outdoor leadership skills
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Emergency Response
Certification
Basic First Aid and Life Support
Level 1 OC Certification
ASP Baton Certification
Ice Water Rescue Certification
Ranger Excellence School
References
Garrett Shaw
City of Lakewood Full Time Park Ranger
(720) 233-1814
Curtis Wentz
Former Wellington Lake Caretaker
(605) 786-3938
Timeline
Park Ranger
City Of Lakewood
06.2023 - Current
Park Maintenance Technician
Douglas County
11.2021 - 06.2022
Park Ranger
Wellington Lake
04.2021 - 04.2024
Night Grocery Stocker
King Soopers
02.2021 - 04.2021
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
09.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Platte Canyon High School