James A. Higgins
Park Ranger
Ocala,Fl
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Park Ranger
Silver Springs State Park
Ocala, United States
04.2021 - Current
- Educates visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours, roving interpretation, and presentations.
- Procures detailed project information and coordinates with contractors for park specific projects
- Effective communication daily with coworkers, supervisors and directs volunteers to plan and execute park projects
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Utilize Microsoft Office computer programs for file maintenance and correspondence
- Enforce laws and regulations within park for campground, trails, waterways and roadways.
- Construction, maintenance, and repairs of park using hand tools, power tools, and small engines.
- Regular maintenance of park vehicles including heavy equipment, UTVs and golf carts.
- Accuracy preparing daily reports and reconciling receipts relating time management, incidents, equipment operations, property records, and maintenance logs.
- Trained on wildland firefighting procedures and applied skills on multiple Rx fire exercises.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Held rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
OPS Attendant
Rainbow Springs State Park
Dunnellon, FL
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Collecting entrance fees and accurately counting money/providing correct change
- Effectively communicate park programs, rules, and regulations
- Ensuring cleanliness of park for day-to-day operations
- Operating machinery for maintenance and upkeep of park.
James Higgins LMT
Self
Orlando, Florida
10.2016 - Current
- Maintained care products inventory and inspected equipment and selling areas for stock and organization.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain.
- Created marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services and boost sales.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
Bartender Supervisor
Leesburg Partnership
Leesburg, FL
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Established rules for customers to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to meet expected customer demands.
- Created balanced shift schedules to keep bar staffed during peak periods and maximize earnings for bartenders.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers at close of business.
- Completed accurate inventory records to maintain organized and profitable establishment.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Leesburg, FL 08.2006 - 05.2010
State Licensure - Massage Therapy
Everest University
Orlando, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Park rules and regulations
Visitor relations
Park equipment maintenance
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
ICS-100
Timeline
S-131
07-2022
ICS-100
04-2021
S-130/ S-190
04-2021
L180
04-2021
Park Ranger
Silver Springs State Park
04.2021 - Current
OPS Attendant
Rainbow Springs State Park
01.2021 - 04.2021
James Higgins LMT
Self
10.2016 - Current
Bartender Supervisor
Leesburg Partnership
04.2015 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
08.2006 - 05.2010
State Licensure - Massage Therapy
Everest University
05.2001 -