Caileigh Hinkson
Kent,WA
Summary
Dynamic educational ranger with a proven track record at City Of Bellevue Parks and Community Services. Known for exercising creativity and organizational skills to deliver high-quality programs. Utilizes strong planning and leadership abilities to manage events and resources efficiently. Adapt in fostering community involvement and promoting active lifestyles. Reliable team player with strong communication and adaptability skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Park Ranger
City Of Bellevue Parks and Community Services
10.2016 - Current
- Providing exceptional customer service at visitor centers by answering questions, offering assistance, and connecting visitors with resources.
- Managing large groups in Bellevue's trail system including toddlers, school age children, teens and adults.
- Creating educational, high quality, free environmental programs for diverse audiences.
- Collaborating with outside organizations such as King County Library System, Northwest Avalanche Center, Mountaineers, Eastside Heritage Center, Urban Raptor Center and Bellevue Fire to offer additional recreation opportunities for Bellevue park patrons.
- Marketing park programs and volunteer events using internal publications and outside resources.
- Uploading programs, maintaining class roasters and accessing waiver forms using CivicRec software.
- Organizing programs on CivicRec for the Lewis Creek Visitor Center and keeping location staff updated as our site specialist.
- Assisting park users with creating and utilizing CivicRec accounts.
- Managing volunteers during monthly forest restoration projects, educational programs, and during large special events throughout Bellevue Parks such as Arbor Day and World Migratory Bird Day.
- Assisting in the hiring of summer WellKEPT supervisors by sitting on interview panels.
- Assisting with the Bellevue WellKEPT teen work internship program throughout the summer.
- Organizing and leading large events including World Migratory Bird Day.
- Increased visitor satisfaction by providing informative and friendly assistance at visitor centers.
- Educating park patrons about the City of Bellevue Park codes consistently to protect natural resources while creating a safe environment for all visitors.
- Training new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
Summer Park Ranger
City Of Bellevue Parks and Community Services
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Increased park safety by conducting regular patrols through the parks and open space system and identifying potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Supported large special events happening throughout the City of Bellevue such as the Fourth of July celebration.
- Assisted at Natural Resource facilities when additional staffing was needed and assisting with educational programs.
- Provided information to the public concerning park programs, facilities, historical sites, nature, and wildlife.
- Conducted self-directed patrols alone and as a pair with other Summer Rangers to best serve the community.
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations in the park system.
Education
Associate of Science - Fisheries And Aquaculture
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA06-2015
Skills
- Outdoor group management
- Interpretation skills
- Environmental education
- Visitor relations
- Influencing team culture
- Park patron assistance
- Public safety
- Guided park tours
- Park equipment knowledge
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Wilderness First Aid
- Open Water Rescue
- SCUBA Master Diver
- City of Bellevue Defensive Driving Skills Course
Timeline
Assistant Park Ranger
City Of Bellevue Parks and Community Services
10.2016 - Current
Summer Park Ranger
City Of Bellevue Parks and Community Services
07.2014 - 10.2016
- CPR/AED Certification
- Wilderness First Aid
- Open Water Rescue
- SCUBA Master Diver
- City of Bellevue Defensive Driving Skills Course
Associate of Science - Fisheries And Aquaculture
Bellingham Technical College
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