Dominic Klaes
Grand Haven
Summary
Service-oriented college student with hands-on experience in outdoor facilities work, construction, youth ministry, and Catholic leadership roles. Known for strong organizational skills, clear communication, and reliability in demanding, highly structured environments. Seeking to contribute to a Catholic outdoor camp program serving youth and families through service, teamwork, and hospitality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Caretaker
Ottawa County Parks and Recreation
West Olive
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintained park facilities and grounds, including restrooms, cabins/yurts, and common areas, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and readiness for public use
- Performed seasonal outdoor maintenance, such as trash collection, leaf removal, and snow clearing, in all weather conditions
- Provided on-site guest support for visitor needs, serving as a point of contact to ensure positive experiences
Religious Education Missionary
Diocese of New Ulm
New Ulm
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Traveled as a missionary to multiple parishes with three other team members, providing a week-long religious education program for grades 1-12
- Communicated clearly and collaborated with students, host families, parish staff, and team members to support program goals and student needs
- Organized and planned the program schedule, anticipated resources needed, and kept the day flowing smoothly and on time
- Led activities and taught classes of 5 to 40+ students at a time, engaging directly for over 10 hours each day with optimism and energy
Program Leader and Coordinator
St. John Vianney College Seminary
St. Paul
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Chosen by leadership to coordinate a multi-day "Come and See" program for over 100 prospective students
- Served as the primary liaison between program staff and participants, communicating responsibilities, schedules, and logistics
- Managed real-time coordination to ensure events ran smoothly, delivered announcements, and addressed issues as they arose
General Laborer
Piotrowski Construction
Muskegon
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the construction and maintenance of residential buildings and rental properties over five summers, operating power tools and equipment safely in various weather conditions
- Organized, labeled, and managed construction materials and storage facilities, improving inventory accessibility and workflow efficiency
- Lifted and moved work materials while proactively anticipating resource needs, and contributing to overall operational effectiveness
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy And Catholic Studies
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Outdoor Facilities & Grounds Maintenance
- Youth Supervision & Mentorship
- Program Coordination
- Clear Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Leadership & Responsibility
- Public Speaking
- Use of Hand & Power Tools
- Physical Stamina & All-Weather Work
Timeline
Park Caretaker
Ottawa County Parks and Recreation
07.2025 - 02.2026
Program Leader and Coordinator
St. John Vianney College Seminary
08.2024 - 11.2024
Religious Education Missionary
Diocese of New Ulm
05.2024 - 08.2025
General Laborer
Piotrowski Construction
06.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Hope College
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy And Catholic Studies
University of St. Thomas