Evan Ponstingle

Author of Kings Island: A Ride Through Time, published in April 2021.

• Interviewed in multiple publications: print, TV news, radio shows, and podcasts including WCPO Channel 9 News, The Coaster101 Podcast, Amusement Today, The Cincinnati Enquirer (front page), WVXU (NPR subsidiary).
• Made a special appearance at Kings Island’s large Coasterstock event, signing books and presenting.
• Invited by Kings Island to conduct book signing to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on April 29, 2022.
• Invited to do a presentation on Kings Island's history for the Mason Historical Society.
• Job-shadowed Rick Belhumeur (Kings Island Director of Park Operations).

• Led park tours for BridgeUSA students, assimilating them into the park and American culture.
• Helped plan group events and execute said events day-of.
• Assisted with the Media Day for the new Snoopy's Soap Box Racers roller coaster.

• Introduced new merchandise options.
• Created and sold merchandise to sporting event participants and their guests.
• Completed physical inventory counts of merchandise monthly.

• One of only twenty-eight hand-selected Kings Island Associate Scholarship recipients.
• Awarded "Caught in the Act," recognizing that I completed a job well done.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certified.
• CPR and First-Aid certified through Ellis and Associates.

• Awarded Outstanding Student Employee Team for the 2022-23 school year.
• Featured student panelist for two Next Stop: BG promotional events at the home of BGSU's President.
• Voted the tour guide "Most likely to be in a positive mood."

• Recipient of two Legacy Checks (personal recognition from supervisors), six Sweet Tickets (from passing safety audits), and one formal guest compliment.
• Hersheypark experience was complemented with leadership class sessions held through Shippensburg University, culminating in a Leadership Certificate.

• Worked at Emporium, the largest merchandise location at any Cedar Fair park.
• Received several formal guest compliments and four CORE cards, recognizing service above and beyond in helping guests and producing revenue for the park.