Vincent Bartolone III
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Park Ranger offering proven history of dedication to park safety and visitor satisfaction. Experienced with promoting park patron satisfaction and safety. Well-versed in leading guided tours. Seasoned user of land navigation techniques and safe wildlife handling. Worked in multiple seasons and successfully met public safety, education and security challenges. Highly skilled in supervising park visitors to maintain safety and adherence to laws, rules, and regulations. Accustomed to efficiently completing required documentation such as incident reports. Management and oversight of other rangers. Handyman and construction skills. Skilled operator of utility vehicles such as trucks, ATVs, construction, and boats. Effective at working with school-aged children to promote natural habitats, conservation strategies and animal needs. Friendly and upbeat professional with extensive knowledge and hands-on approach to involving people in nature. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Park Ranger
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
10.2022 - Current
- Enforce laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Manage 5 employees
- Manage and create reservations for customers
- Train new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Provide information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Patrol all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Interact pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Administer first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Distribute park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Educate visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Direct incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Inform visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
- Perform search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Organize and presented regional history lectures and presentations for children and adults.
- Utilize topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Draft detailed operations plans for resource management and staffing priorities based on seasonal changes and manning requirements.
- Guide tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
- Lead search and rescue teams to locate stranded visitors immediately to promote positive outcomes.
- Study fish and wildlife habitats and behaviors before making conservation decisions.
- Collect water and soil samples, recorded findings and reported critical information to supervisor.
Park Ranger
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Educated visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
- Performed search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Organized and presented regional history lectures and presentations for children and adults.
- Drafted detailed operations plans for resource management and staffing priorities based on seasonal changes and manning requirements.
- Guided tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
- Led search and rescue teams to locate stranded visitors immediately to promote positive outcomes.
- Studied fish and wildlife habitats and behaviors before making conservation decisions.
- Collected water and soil samples, recorded findings and reported critical information to supervisor.
Park Maintenance Worker
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
- Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
- Upheld safety standards in different seasons by handling ice, snow and other periodic issues.
- Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
- Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week.
- Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
- Fertilized and watered grounds for optimal growth.
- Replaced light bulbs and handled other basic park upkeep.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
Park Attendant
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Educated visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
- Performed search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Organized and presented regional history lectures and presentations for children and adults.
- Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Guided tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
- Led search and rescue teams to locate stranded visitors immediately to promote positive outcomes.
- Studied fish and wildlife habitats and behaviors before making conservation decisions.
- Collected water and soil samples, recorded findings and reported critical information to supervisor.
Fire Fighter, Type 2
US Forest Service
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Education
No Degree - EMT
Grossmont Health Occupation
Santee, CAHigh School Diploma -
Grace Christian
San Diego, CA06.2010
Skills
- Team leadership
- Park Equipment Maintenance
- Park Regulations and Safety
- Incident Management
- Emergency Situations
- Search and Rescue
- Incident Reports
- Social Perceptiveness
- Customer Satisfaction
- Business Management Principles
Certification
- BSIS Guard Card, Security officer Training Center - 5/16/2017
- FEMA Active Shooter in LUEG, County of San Diego Emergency Management Institute-5/21/2017
- Code of Ethics Certificate, County of San Diego-3/11/2017
- CW ARI Disaster Service Worker Certificate, County of San Diego-3/11/2017
- PC 832 Post Certification Laws of Arrest, SD Regional Public Safety Training Institute Miramar College-10/16/2018
- Ranger Academy Certification, County of San Diego-5/15/2019
- Intro to Incident Command System, US Forest Service-5/11/2011
- National Incident Command System (NIMS) 5/11/2011
- Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior, US Forest Service, 5/11/2011
Timeline
Senior Park Ranger
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
10.2022 - Current
Park Ranger
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
02.2018 - 10.2022
Park Maintenance Worker
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
03.2017 - 02.2018
Park Attendant
County Of San Diego Parks And Recreation
04.2014 - 03.2017
Fire Fighter, Type 2
US Forest Service
04.2011 - 11.2013
No Degree - EMT
Grossmont Health Occupation
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian
- BSIS Guard Card, Security officer Training Center - 5/16/2017
- FEMA Active Shooter in LUEG, County of San Diego Emergency Management Institute-5/21/2017
- Code of Ethics Certificate, County of San Diego-3/11/2017
- CW ARI Disaster Service Worker Certificate, County of San Diego-3/11/2017
- PC 832 Post Certification Laws of Arrest, SD Regional Public Safety Training Institute Miramar College-10/16/2018
- Ranger Academy Certification, County of San Diego-5/15/2019
- Intro to Incident Command System, US Forest Service-5/11/2011
- National Incident Command System (NIMS) 5/11/2011
- Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior, US Forest Service, 5/11/2011
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