Kobe Bowen
Cave Creek,AZ
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported Aquatic Biologist in standardized sampling of lake and stream resources.
- Contributed to non-native fish control and monitoring initiatives.
- Assisted maintenance of large-scale river restoration projects.
- Conducted fish and herptile sampling, chemical reclamation, and spawn take operations.
- Performed back-country surveys and maintained equipment and facilities.
- Executed data analysis utilizing proficiency in Excel and ArcMap.
- Demonstrated skills in fish sampling techniques, boat handling, and species identification.
Deckhand & Island Laborer
Talon Fishing Lodge & Spa
Sitka, AK
06.2024 - Current
- Prepare vessel for the fishing day as instructed by the captain
- Conduct vessel assistance duties on the boat as instructed by the captain including:
- Boat Stocking and Meal Stocking for Fishing Day
- Rod and Gear Preparation
- Bait Preparation
- Fish Cleaning
- Guest Service
- Guest Safety Assistance
- Daily Boat Cleaning
- All other duties as defined by the captain
- Identify Salmon Species upon netting
- Inform and Follow Regulations regarding Salmon and other species
- Management of Salmon species and pelagic species on boat
- All lodge related activities to assist with daily lodge operations, including, but not limited to:
- Any activities required at the island including help with water runs, trash runs, propane runs, gardening, island cleanup, etc
- Materials and Merchandise onload and offload
- Guest Baggage hauling
- Guest greeting and guest transportation during transition days
- (Guest Arrival and Departure Days)
- Any other duties as outlined by Talon management
- Anything that is asked of you while working on the island
In-Room Dining Server
Palo Verde at the Boulders Resort & Spa
Scottsdale
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintain accurate set-up & delivery of all food & beverage orders to guest rooms in accordance with established guidelines and procedures daily
- Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner while delivering order
- Conduct floor sweeps to retrieve all food & beverage trays to maintain established sanitation guidelines
- Set up and deliver all amenities to rooms in a timely manner
- Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to food safety
- Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest, to maintain accountability of all food & beverages served
- Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and ensures vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys
- Complete all shift side work as outlined
- Respond to all guest needs, issues, comments, and problems in a timely manner to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction
- Report any less favorable comments to immediate shift supervisor
- Locks up and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank
Hunting & Firearm Sales Associate
Sportsman's Warehouse
Flagstaff, AZ
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Approach each customer using the 5 non-negotiable Friedman Sales Training Steps and keep the department clean, always faced and straight
- Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock
- In depth knowledge of form 4473
- Maintain accuracy when completing employee portion of 4473
- Review and ensure accuracy on customer portion of form 4473
- Ensure security of hunting department, including gun counter and firearm rooms
- Ensure all ATF standards are met for all firearm transactions
- Communicate customer requests to management
- Perform other tasks as necessary and assigned by management, which may at times include assisting in other departments
- Assist customers in the selection of products
- Provides the very best in customer service and be knowledgeable of products carried and present to customers using company sales techniques
- Assist in maintaining overall department
Dairy Lead (Frozen Food & Dairy)
Fry's Food & Drug Store
Cave Creek, AZ
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
- Inform customers of frozen food specials and recommends frozen food items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- Inform customers of dairy specials and recommends dairy items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- Check product quality to ensure freshness
- Review 'sell by' dates and take appropriate action
- Provide customers with fresh and non-perishable grocery products that they have ordered
- Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
- Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
- Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
- Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud
Assistant Project Manager
Tom Nichols Excavating Inc
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Data entry - Scanned paper files into computer and filed electronically
- Prepare employee weekly timecards for Project Manager
- Create employee weekly timecards for Project Manager
- Manage work orders on all equipment
- Manage Receipts
- Track Fuel Numbers on vehicles
- Work with 3D image and Blueprints
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2025
Certificate - Wildlife Ecology,Management & Conservation
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Fluent in Foreign Language
- Self Motivated
- Teamwork
- MS Office
- Word Proficient
- Organized
- Strong Work Ethic
- Advanced Customer Service
- Training Coworker's
- Adaptable
- Effective Communicator
- Adapting New Procedures
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- First Impressions
- Initiative
Education And Affiliations
Kappa Alpha Order: Vice President (11/01/22-8/31/23)
Kappa Alpha Order : Vice President of Committees (08/31/23-11/30/23)
Interfraternity Council: Vice President of Operations (03/01/24-11/30/24)
Professional References
- Drew Wetmore
Boulder’s Executive Chef
Cell: (520)-909-9547
- Tammy Nichols
VP of Tom Nichols
Excavating
Cell: (602)-376-0587
- Marisa Eley
Aquatic Biologist
Cell:(970)-730-4842
Timeline
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
06.2025 - 11.2025
Deckhand & Island Laborer
Talon Fishing Lodge & Spa
06.2024 - Current
In-Room Dining Server
Palo Verde at the Boulders Resort & Spa
05.2023 - 08.2023
Hunting & Firearm Sales Associate
Sportsman's Warehouse
09.2022 - 04.2023
Dairy Lead (Frozen Food & Dairy)
Fry's Food & Drug Store
05.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Tom Nichols Excavating Inc
10.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Northern Arizona University
Certificate - Wildlife Ecology,Management & Conservation
Northern Arizona University