Darcie Anicca Duncombe
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest Technician
Tahoe National Forest
Camptonville, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained 40+ hrs. weekly
- Closely monitored campers and campgrounds for behavioral and safety issues, initiating prompt and professional response to problem situations.
- Participated in development and implementation of fire management plans.
- Clean and maintain bathrooms. Keeping grounds in campgrounds, trailheads and roads clean of waste debris and garbage.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Often provide traffic control and ensure proper communication via handheld and or mobile radio.
- Operating equipment including chainsaw, all terrain forklift, skid steer, chipper, stake bed dump truck, building and burning debris piles, maintaining, and cutting fire line.
- Managed and patrolled total of 5 developed campgrounds and day use areas within the Yuba River Ranger District on land and by boat around 55 miles of shoreline on Bullard's Bar. Ensured use areas were operated in accordance with recreation management plans. Inspected and reported conditions of recreation sites to ensure compliance with management plans, public health, and safety.
- Participated in project work and campground rehab including hazard tree identification and removal, installing posts, painting bathrooms and information signs, installing fire rings and bear boxes, and removing invasive species. Cleaned and raked around facilities, removed graffiti, and picked up trash.
- Perform a variety of tasks involving maintenance, management and upkeep of all buildings, grounds, related structures, fixtures, and utilities around Bullards Bar recreation area. My duties include carpentry, plumbing, and earthwork
- Made daily public contacts and provided detailed information on recreation opportunities, current conditions, as well as education on Forest Service rules and regulations. Respond to public complaints.
- Ensured all campground reservations were up to date and accurate by checking daily arrival report (DARS), hanging reservation tags, and maintaining frequent contact with campground hosts.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Retail Associate/Garden Consultant
Sweetland Garden And Mercantile
North San Juan, CA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Work week varies seasonally. Averaging 30-40 hours weekly
- Operated and maintained forklift.
- Forklift certified
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Promoted offerings by expression passion for company brand, products, services and solutions to customers.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Manager/Crew Lead
Irish Eyes Land Management/Traver Downes
Grass Valley, CA
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Maintained 40+ hr work week regularly
- Experience in Operating skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Experience operating and maintaining chainsaw.
- Experience using hand tools such as McLeod, Pulaski, Rakes, and Axes.
- Experience operating and maintaining power tools. Such as string trimmers, leaf blowers, drills and saws.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented strategies for pest and disease control.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.
- Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
- Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals on projects to complete large jobs and meet strict deadlines
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Retail and Garden Consulting
Sweetland Garden And Mercantile
North San Juan, CA
01.2007 - 05.2016
- Maintained 40 hrs weekly
- Forklift certified
- Performed maintenance and operation of forklift. Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts, Skid steer
- Loaded 50 lb bags daily
- Met key performance objectives for sales and customer satisfaction on consistent basis.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Built loyal customer base by cultivating and deepening relationships.
- Consulted with customers to determine requirements and develop effective solutions to meet product, service or account issue needs.
- Advised Farmers, Growers and Landscape Companies in cultivating with natural and sustainable practices.
- Extensive knowledge in plumbing and irrigation systems.
- Extended educational workshops in Microbiology, IPM (Integrated Pest Management), Soil building, and Compost Tea. Focusing on Sustainable Practices in gardening and land management.
Conducted educational workshops in gardening and soil building. - Organizing vendors for company events. Duties included booking, coordinating and scheduling representatives for customer appreciation days and other promotional events. Mapping out event space, Creating relationship between customer and company rep.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Education
Certificate of Completion - Microbiology
Earthfort Lab
Corvallis, OR03.2013
Certificate of Completion - Microbiology And Soil Food Web
Elaine Ingham
Corvallis, OR03.2011
High School Diploma -
Sabino High School
Tucson, AZ06.1986
Skills
- Operates and maintains heavy equipment (forklift, skid steer, chainsaw, line trimmer)
- Operates and maintains hand and power tools (McLeod, Pulaski, Drills, Saws)
- Sustainable forestry practices
- Public relations skills
- Campground policies
- Conservation management
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Maintenance and Repair
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
Timeline
Forest Technician
Tahoe National Forest
03.2023 - Current
Retail Associate/Garden Consultant
Sweetland Garden And Mercantile
05.2022 - 02.2023
Manager/Crew Lead
Irish Eyes Land Management/Traver Downes
06.2016 - 04.2022
Retail and Garden Consulting
Sweetland Garden And Mercantile
01.2007 - 05.2016
Certificate of Completion - Microbiology
Earthfort Lab
Certificate of Completion - Microbiology And Soil Food Web
Elaine Ingham
High School Diploma -
Sabino High School