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George Lopez

Douglas,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Recreation Technician with proven expertise at USDA-Forest Service, excelling in effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in maintaining forest land and enhancing visitor experiences, I successfully addressed operational challenges while ensuring safety and satisfaction. Adaptable and detail-oriented, I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering results and fostering community engagement.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Technician

USDA- Forest Service
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintain the upkeep of forest land and campsites.
  • Patrol forest areas and keep a record of any and all items that need to be addressed and let supervisors be aware of any issues.
  • Make contact with forest visitors and provide them with all available information as needed
  • Provide customer service to visitors who visit the ranger station and provide them with answers to any questions or concerns that they may have.
  • Provide office and clerical support to office manager. Answering phone calls, collect money for fees that are due, research viable information for projects and customers.

Equipment operator

Cochise County Public Works Dept.
07.2019 - 02.2023
  • Operate and maintain heavy equipment vehicles.
  • Maintain county roads, worked on improvement projects and road assignments.
  • Handle handheld and a variety of power tools.
  • Report and log daily logistics, report any issues in regard to the equipment being used.
  • Traffic Control Certified

Materials Handler

Hunter Douglas/ Levolor Window Fashions, Inc.
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Process incoming and outgoing materials to company jobsites and to customers
  • Create invoices for processing materials using the company’s computer software programs
  • Load trailers and verify all materials on order list is correct and accurate.
  • Maintain clean work area and up-keep of facility.

Recreation Supervisor, Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Douglas Leisure Services
05.2006 - 11.2015
  • Oversight of the day-to-day operations to meet the department’s needs and goals.
  • Prepared and planned for fiscal years budget expenditures to meet and stay within budget.
  • Aided with the establishment and ongoing community programs.
  • Maintained facilities and recreation park areas.

Salesclerk/ lumber yard attendant

B & D Lumber and Hardware
08.2003 - 04.2006
  • Provide customer service and sales suggestions for all products.
  • Maintain stock room and warehouse.
  • Prepare daily and weekly sales transactions.
  • Track inventory and keep sales floor well stocked.

Materials handler

Wick Communications/ Douglas Dispatch
01.2002 - 08.2003
  • Prepare daily paper orders to be shipped out for delivery.
  • Help with the printing press of daily newsprints.
  • Off-load incoming materials.

Group leader

D.U.S.D 21st Century Afterschool Program
08.2000 - 04.2002
  • Provide a safe afterschool program for youth grades K-8th.
  • Programs included arts and crafts, sports activities, and social interaction.

Night Stocker

Bashas’ Grocery
03.1997 - 07.1999
  • Maintain product inventory throughout the store in preparation for daily business.

Food Clerk

Safeway Grocery
07.1992 - 01.1997
  • Provide customer service and process daily sales.
  • Maintain product inventory throughout the store in preparation for daily business.

Education

Certificate - Google Project Management Certificate

Coursera
On-Line
04-2025

Associate of Arts -

Cochise College
Douglas, AZ
01.2022

10-hour Construction Safety And Health

OSHA 10 Safety Course
Cochise County
02-2021

Certificate -

U of A Desert Turf School
Tucson, AZ
01.2012

GED -

Douglas High School
Douglas, AZ
01.1994

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Activity scheduling
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making skills
  • Time management expertise

Timeline

Recreation Technician

USDA- Forest Service
11.2023 - Current

Equipment operator

Cochise County Public Works Dept.
07.2019 - 02.2023

Materials Handler

Hunter Douglas/ Levolor Window Fashions, Inc.
09.2016 - 06.2019

Recreation Supervisor, Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Douglas Leisure Services
05.2006 - 11.2015

Salesclerk/ lumber yard attendant

B & D Lumber and Hardware
08.2003 - 04.2006

Materials handler

Wick Communications/ Douglas Dispatch
01.2002 - 08.2003

Group leader

D.U.S.D 21st Century Afterschool Program
08.2000 - 04.2002

Night Stocker

Bashas’ Grocery
03.1997 - 07.1999

Food Clerk

Safeway Grocery
07.1992 - 01.1997

Certificate - Google Project Management Certificate

Coursera

Associate of Arts -

Cochise College

10-hour Construction Safety And Health

OSHA 10 Safety Course

Certificate -

U of A Desert Turf School

GED -

Douglas High School

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