CHRIS WORKMAN
Summary
Dedicated outdoor professional and aspiring conservationist with extensive experience in backcountry navigation and overnight wilderness exploration. I am highly self-motivated and capable of independent field work; I possess the physical stamina and environmental awareness gained from exploring and frequent long-distance hiking. I am committed to a career in Environmental Conservation, aiming to apply my self-reliance and deep passion & skills to the protection of our wildlife and public lands. I’m always eager to take on new tasks and learn more about nature!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PARK SPECIALIST II
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Prairie Grove, AR
07.2025 - Current
- As I continue to work for the Arkansas State Park Service, I've taken on a multifaceted role that balanced educational programming and facility maintenance with high-quality customer service, including managing reservations and gift shop operations. I also played a key role in supporting the park’s mission by coordinating closely with Park Rangers and providing hands-on assistance with various park-improvement projects. I've also had the opportunity to conduct guided tours, providing historical context and promoting the significance of the battlefield site.
- Park Superintendent: Susan Donnangelo (501) 262-8837
Shift Lead
Caseys General Store
Farmington, AR
04.2023 - 06.2025
- During my time at Casey’s General Store, I maintained a high standard of food safety and quality by helping oversee kitchen operations, ensuring proper storage and handling, and training new team members on best practices. I also demonstrated flexibility by supporting front-end register sales and efficiently managing inventory and store cleanliness during rush hours or heavy traffic.
- Manager: Dawn Matthews (479) 670-7249
Maintenance Technician
Flood Janitorial
Prairie Grove, AR
06.2022 - 08.2022
- As a Maintenance Technician for the Prairie Grove School District, I ensured facilities were in peak functional condition for the upcoming school year by managing heavy-duty tasks, including moving appliances and waxing floors. I demonstrated strong reliability and self-management by consistently meeting high cleaning standards while working independently during late-night shifts and summer maintenance cycles.
Education
Associate's - Liberal Arts And Sciences
NWACC – Community College
Bentonville, AR07-2025
High School Diploma -
Prairie Grove High School
Prairie Grove, AR05-2025
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Organized
- Communicative
- Responsible
- Composed under pressure
- Cooperative
- Deescalating
- Stop the Bleed
- Dependable
- Backpacking
- Navigating Difficult Terrain
- Camping
- Workplace safety
- Conflict resolution
- Rules enforcement
- Operations managem
INTRESTS
Environmental Conservation
Fire Prevention
Wildlife
Plants
History
Geology
Ecology
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position where I can use my current skills I’ve gathered from work in the Arkansas State Park Service & personal adventures throughout the wilderness to potentially find a position within the National Park Service or the U.S Forest Service to assist in the protection & conservation of our vast forests, lakes & so much more! It has always been my dream to work as a park ranger or fire lookout, and I’m actively pursuing a degree in environmental science. I’ve been spending a lot of my time trying to learn about what goes into park service, not just natural but state as well, to better understand the processes of everything, and it has made me even more interested! I look forward to speaking with you about potential employment.
Timeline
PARK SPECIALIST II
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
07.2025 - Current
Shift Lead
Caseys General Store
04.2023 - 06.2025
Maintenance Technician
Flood Janitorial
06.2022 - 08.2022
Associate's - Liberal Arts And Sciences
NWACC – Community College
High School Diploma -
Prairie Grove High School