PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
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BRUCE J. THORNTON

Clinton County Parks
Ovid,MI
6
years of professional experience

Accounting student at Grand Valley State University with leadership, customer service, and team supervision experience. Promoted to Lead Park Ranger after two seasons of strong performance and reliability. Detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Excel, seeking an accounting internship to apply coursework and develop professional accounting experience.

Work History

Lead Park Ranger & Grounds Maintenance Worker

3 Months
Clinton County Parks | 05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Promoted to Lead Park Ranger after two seasons as a Seasonal Park Ranger, reflecting strong performance and reliability.
  • Trained new park rangers on daily responsibilities, park procedures, customer service, and safety expectations.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for employees, resolving day-to-day questions and escalating issues when appropriate.
  • Communicated frequently with park leadership to coordinate operations, address concerns, and keep priorities on track.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and helped ensure park facilities were maintained, inspected, and secured.
  • Operated zero-turn mowing equipment and performed weed whipping and general grounds maintenance across county parks.

Seasonal Park Ranger & Grounds Maintenance Worker

3 Months
Clinton County Parks | 05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided customer service to park visitors by answering questions, giving directions, and communicating park information.
  • Monitored park grounds for visitor safety and rule compliance while completing routine inspections of recreational areas.
  • Independently completed daily park operations, opening and closing responsibilities, cleaning, mowing, and weed whipping.

Seasonal Crew Member

3 Months
Simpsons Greenhouse | 05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted customers with locating products and supported day-to-day customer service needs.
  • Worked with team members to stock supplies, unload bulk orders, maintain grounds, and support greenhouse operations.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | 03-2028

Relevant Coursework: Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting I

Skills

Customer Service
Employee Training
Team Leadership
Attention to Detail
Park Management
Problem Solving
Communication
Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Lead Park Ranger & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Clinton County Parks
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Seasonal Park Ranger & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Clinton County Parks
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More

Seasonal Crew Member

Simpsons Greenhouse
05.2020 - 08.2020Read More

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Business Administration from Accounting
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BRUCE J. THORNTON