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Jackson Barker

Dubuque

Summary

Detail-oriented Guest Services Professional with experience in providing assistance such as lost baggage management, valet parking, and wheelchair service. Skilled in cartographic services utilizing ArcGIS Pro and Adobe Illustrator through an internship at ICIGO. Currently training for Private Pilot License, with plans to attend flight school in Fall 2025.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Services

Eastern Iowa Airport
08.2021 - Current
  • Trained 5 guest service associates successfully.
  • Handled front desk and guest services day-to-day operations.
  • Provided valet and vehicle service to customers (jump starts, tire fills, parking, and clearing vehicles).
  • Operated and managed airport lost & found

Property Management Assistant

Vail Resorts Inc
01.2025 - 06.2025

Facilitated seamless communication between rental owners and guests, enhancing overall satisfaction.

Collaborated effectively with HOA board members to address community concerns and improve operations.

Coordinated and scheduled future guest bookings, optimizing occupancy rates and guest experience.

Provided timely assistance to guests, ensuring all inquiries were addressed promptly and professionally.

Managed rental property inquiries, contributing to improved owner-guest rapport and trust.

Monitored property maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolutions to enhance guest comfort.

Developed and maintained organized records of guest interactions for future reference and service improvement.

GIS Intern

University of Iowa
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Generated unified geographic maps through remote and on-site data collection.
  • Enhanced GIS portal by accurately inputting data for new job sites.
  • Revised existing data to reflect changing conditions in ArcGIS database.
  • Established application requirements for effective GIS solution implementation.
  • Created detailed maps using cartographic techniques to address geographic challenges.

Gas Station Attendant

Kum & Go
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Pumped gas for guests and took payments.
  • Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
  • Facilitated sales of services and goods.
  • Maintained inventory of all saleable items.

Lifeguard

YMCA
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Systems

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
05-2027

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer service management
  • Valet parking
  • Guest services agent training
  • Lifeguarding
  • Data management
  • Cartography
  • Excel proficiency

Timeline

Property Management Assistant

Vail Resorts Inc
01.2025 - 06.2025

GIS Intern

University of Iowa
08.2023 - 12.2024

Guest Services

Eastern Iowa Airport
08.2021 - Current

Gas Station Attendant

Kum & Go
08.2020 - 05.2021

Lifeguard

YMCA
05.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Systems

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

University of Dubuque