Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Education and Training
Timeline

Cole O'Brien

North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Lind,WA
4
years of professional experience

Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and problem solving skills. Experienced in mechanics, equipment operation, and customer service. Passion for working in the outdoors.

Work History

Seasonal Park Ranger

1 Year 3 Months
North Dakota Parks and Recreation | 07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in trail maintenance and restoration projects, improving visitor access and safety.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement to enforce park regulations and maintain public safety.
  • Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to maintain efficiency standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout park areas and facilities.
  • Worked on multiple maintenance projects, including building maintenance, troubleshooting water and electricity issues at campsites, repairing equipment with mechanical issues, and minor wood repair and carpentry projects.

Corrections Officer

9 Months
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
  • Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
  • Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
  • Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.

Cook

2 Months
Zips Drive In | 06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

Farm Hand

2 Months
Bar U Ranch | 03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Herded livestock using UTVs and trucks
  • Maintained crops by removing weeds polluting fields

Education

High School Diploma

Lind-Ritzville High School | Ritzville, WA | 06-2023

Skills

Verbal Communication
Accountability
Excellent problem solver
Integrity and Honesty
Grounds maintenance
Adaptability

Education and Training

Graduated COA (Corectional Officer Academy) class 485

Timeline

Seasonal Park Ranger

North Dakota Parks and Recreation
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Corrections Officer

Adams County Sheriff's Office
12.2023 - 09.2024Read More

Cook

Zips Drive In
06.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Farm Hand

Bar U Ranch
03.2023 - 05.2023Read More

Lind-Ritzville High School

High School Diploma
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Cole O'Brien