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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
09.2022 - 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
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • 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
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • 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, OH
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Lancaster High School
Lancaster, OH
05.2021

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
05.2023 - 09.2023

Park Ranger

Columbus And Franklin County Metro Parks
09.2022 - Current

Maintenance Intern

Columbus And Franklin County Metro Parks
05.2021 - 08.2022

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement

Hocking College

High School Diploma -

Lancaster High School

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