Professional with proven expertise in park management, committed to maintaining and enhancing natural spaces. Skilled in landscape maintenance, wildlife conservation, and public engagement. Strong focus on teamwork and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs and reliable in all situations. Demonstrates effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills essential for role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Specialist 2 –TLT
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
11.2023 - Current
Grounds and facility maintenance: Open parks, mowing, pruning, landscaping, managing invasive species, tend to park furnishings, play areas, and clean restrooms.
Athletic field preparation: Maintaining and preparing athletic fields for use by community groups and users.
Trail Maintenance: Constructing, renovating, and repairing hiking trails and structures, including signage and fencing. Maintain trails by brushing, mowing and drainage improvements.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain various park maintenance vehicles and equipment, such as; as weed eaters, power blowers, push mowers, riding mowers, tractors, chainsaws, and wood chippers. Also responsible for safely hauling and backing trailers.
Public Service: Provide customer service to park visitors, assist with information about park rules, and ensuring public safety.
Laborer
Maintenance Man Unlimited (MMU)
04.2018 - 06.2022
Interior punch list and carpentry work throughout various construction sites.
Building hand rails in stairwells and around exposed elevator shafts to provide safety for construction workers.
Hoist elevator operator on new construction sites
Preparations for building pressure tests in high-rise luxury apartments.
Operate forklift for loading and unloading construction materials.
Installation of amenities furniture and equipment in new apartment units.
Demolition and debris removal in and around construction site.
Building security window board-up
Mold remediation
Flagging and traffic control in construction zones
Laborer
Aardvark Bark Blowing
03.2021 - 07.2021
Precise placement of beauty bark, wood chips and pea gravel on residential and commercial sites.
FiberPC engineered wood fiber chip placement under and around playgrounds and play structures.
Responsible for assisting in bark placement and cleanup
Education
Diploma -
South Seattle College/High School 21+Program
01.2024
High School - undefined
Franklin Pierce High School
01.1999
Skills
DNRP expertise with two years of experience
Trail management
Independent project execution
Proficient in carpentry with over two years of experience
Diligent safety practices
Collaborative team member
Certification
Washington State Traffic Control Flaggers
Adult First Aid/CPR AED
Timeline
Park Specialist 2 –TLT
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Deputy County Executive Officer at County Executive Office, County of OrangeDeputy County Executive Officer at County Executive Office, County of Orange