Caleb Thornton
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Personable Park Ranger actively pursuing an opportunity to leverage knowledge of resource monitoring and sample collection illustrated over 3 years of experience. Highly skilled in supervising park visitors to maintain safety and adherence to rules. Accustomed to efficiently completing required documentation such as incident reports.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Ranger
Columbus And Franklin County Metro Parks
2022.09 - Current
- Enforce laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves, and roadways.
- Educate visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Interact pleasantly with visitors and promote park rules, regulations, and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Patrol all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notify the maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Direct incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Administer first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contact paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Train on fire protection, and containment procedures, and apply skills in fire fighting.
Guest Service Attendant
Xanterra Parks & Resorts At Yellowstone
2023.05 - 2023.09
- Responded to guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
- Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying a professional and friendly approach.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Provided guests with information on local attractions, restaurants, and transportation services to enhance their stay.
- Processed guest check-ins and check-outs following procedures for fast turnover.
- Helped protect wildlife within Yellowstone National Park.
Maintenance Intern
Columbus And Franklin County Metro Parks
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
- Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts and basic hand tools. Along with maintaining grounds using mowers, tractors, dump trucks etc.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to maintain machine operation safety.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling, precision measuring and electronic testing.
- Kept company vehicles maintained, washed and fueled to be ready for use.
Education
Associate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, OH05.2021
Skills
- Park Regulations and Safety
- Incident Reports
- Basic Carpentry
- Visitor Relations
- Park Equipment Maintenance
- Park Supervision
- Visitor Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Special Events
- Safety Measures
- Handling Procedures
- Emergency Situations
- Service Calls
- Fire Extinguishers
- Group Activities
- Natural Resources Understanding
Certification
- Licensed boat operator
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Volunteer
- Winter Hike (Hocking Hills) (2022, and 2023)
- Buck fifty Race
- Paw Paw Festival
- Ohio FFA convention
- Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro park
Timeline
Guest Service Attendant
Xanterra Parks & Resorts At Yellowstone
2023.05 - 2023.09
Park Ranger
Columbus And Franklin County Metro Parks
2022.09 - Current
Maintenance Intern
Columbus And Franklin County Metro Parks
2021.05 - 2022.08
Associate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Hocking College
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
- Licensed boat operator
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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