Christian Brown
Aurora,CO
Summary
To contribute to the mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife by serving as a District Wildlife Manager or Park Ranger, applying proven leadership, a commitment to service, and biology-based skills to protect natural resources and respond to any challenge in defense of wildlife and public safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources
Aurora, CO
03.2025 - Current
- Perform law enforcement through education, warnings, and issuing citations while patrolling by foot, vehicle, and vessel.
- Aid investigations on reported incidents through collection of voluntary statements and evidence.
- Support Full-Time Officers and all other park staff through formal radio communications and hands-on collaboration.
- Assist with daily park and visitor services operations (e.g. education/interpretive programs, park/facility maintenance, watercraft inspection and decontamination).
- Carry out duties under varying degrees of stress for extended periods of time in an outdoor environment.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Obtained integral certifications for future opportunities.
Field Surveillance Technician
Vector Disease Control International
Broomfield, CO
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Executed field surveillance procedures to gather critical data for monitoring vector populations.
- Applied laboratory techniques to identify and assess mosquito species, aiding in disease vector research.
- Supported efforts to establish monitoring processes for West Nile Virus. that helped track and monitor West Nile Virus throughout Colorado.
- Worked closely with a team to collect scientific data and results. with a team to gather scientific results.
Entomology Field Research
MSU-Denver
Denver, CO
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Term-long research project involving insect gathering in the field, laboratory analysis, and curation to complete an entomological collection. Throughout the semester, our class traveled to five different locations to collect insects using various methods. Insects were gathered for the purpose of pinning and identifying unique scientific classifications with the goal of a complete, diverse collection that depicted the work we put in to further our entomological knowledge.
Kitchen Supervisor/F.O.H. Member
Vatos Tacos and Tequila
Denver, CO
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Specialized in opening and closing procedures, ensuring a well-prepared and stocked store.
- Handled all kitchen and bar operations, while adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines.
Shift Manager
Jersey Mike's Subs
Greenwood Village, CO
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Served and conversed with hundreds of customers daily.
- Handled business with vendors, delegated employee tasks, and oversaw all restaurant upkeep operations.
- Managed the training and development of new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2024
Skills
- Field Data Collection & Analysis
- Laboratory Techniques & Safety
- Research Methodology
- Situational Awareness
- Emergency Response
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Additional Work Experience
Kitchen Supervisor/F.O.H. Member - Vatos Tacos and Tequila
Denver, CO | May 2023 - May 2024
- Specialized in opening and closing procedures, ensuring a well-prepared and stocked store.
- Handled all kitchen and bar operations, while adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines.
Shift Manager - Jersey Mike's Subs
Greenwood Village, CO | May 2023- May 2023
- Served and conversed with hundreds of customers daily.
- Handled business with vendors, delegated employee tasks, and oversaw all restaurant upkeep operations.
- Managed the training and development of new employees.
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross
- "STOP THE BLEED" Course – American College of Surgeons- Committee on Trauma
- Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination Course – Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Aerosol Projector – Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Basic Marine Operation Training (BMOT) - Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Title 33 Ranger Training - Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Accomplishments
- Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Award Recipient
- Eaglecrest High School National Honor Society
- Captain, Cherry Creek H.S. Hockey – Hobey Baker Award Recipient | 5A Metro All-Conference Team Selection (2019)
- Alternate Captain, MSU-Denver Hockey – Big Mountain Hockey Conference All-Star Selection (2024)
- Recognition for Outstanding Park Ranger Service – Cherry Creek State Park (2025 & 2026)
- Recipient of multiple academic and athletic scholarships
Timeline
Park Ranger
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources
03.2025 - Current
Field Surveillance Technician
Vector Disease Control International
05.2024 - 09.2024
Entomology Field Research
MSU-Denver
09.2023 - 09.2023
Kitchen Supervisor/F.O.H. Member
Vatos Tacos and Tequila
05.2023 - 05.2024
Shift Manager
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver