LANDYN CHAPMAN
Hartwell,GA
Summary
Park Ranger with 4+ years of experience in ensuring visitor safety and facility integrity. Proficient in customer service, problem-solving, and maintenance. Skilled in teamwork and on-the-go fixes, demonstrating strong communication and composure in high-pressure or emergency situations. Lead night and day park operations, ensuring visitor safety and facility integrity. Serve as Manager on Duty in leadership's absence, coordinating cross-departmental efforts. Oversee park security, adhering to uniform regulations. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of diverse park areas, from populated areas to dense wilderness. Strong background in ordinance/code enforcement, wildlife management, and heavy machinery operation. Skilled in leadership, conflict resolution, and first aid to ensure safety and compliance with general public. Committed to fostering positive community relations through effective management and communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger I (Code Enforcement)
South Cove County Park
Seneca, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Trained in workplace safety both with videos and hands-on to include: blood-born pathogen, safe operation of utility carts (two trainings paired together), heat stress, emergency preparedness, silica exposure, fire extinguishers, safety with landscaping equipment, safe operation of commercial lawnmowers, tree trimming safety, safe operation and use of utility knives, customer service, trucks, trailers and towing, loading, hauling and unloading construction equipment safely, chainsaw safety basics, WSI: lockout tag out, skid steer loader safety, the basics of working with electricity, personal protective equipment, the safe operation and use of ladders, power tool safety, “managing the anger to prevent the violence” workplace safety training and Americorps FLCC herbicide safety.
- Enforced local ordinances related to park usage, resulting in improved visitor adherence to regulations and enhanced public safety within the park.
- Patrolled park grounds to identify and address unauthorized activities.
- Documented and processed reports to support accountability, contributing to park safety and thorough documentation of events.
- Investigated complaints with collaborating with the general public and park staff regarding park code/rule violations to resolve issues.
- Facilitated coordination between law enforcement/EMS/fire agencies and park staff to expedite resolution of code violations and public health emergencies.
- Skilled in uniform regulation adherence, duty belt wear and radio use. Radio connected with law enforcement and verbal ten code usage is typical to improve communication security.
- EMR certified as an emergency service worker with OCFD. Total patients: twelve.
- Responsible for setting up landing zones as a EMR certified Ranger in emergency scenarios, performed 3 times as the first responder on scene leading rescue operations.
- Practiced reliable attendance and communication skills.
- Responsible for up to five seasonal employees at a time, 4-5 groups of camp hosts, interns, community service workers as well as parking services and contractors in day to day operations.
- Maintained a government purchasing/separate gas card, purchasing of equipment five hundred dollars and above and money related to retail or park pass sales.
- Proficient in daily use of heavy equipment during both daily operations and emergency maintenance in severe weather to include: tractors, skid steers (buckets, forks and augers), mini excavators and the trailers used to haul them both inside and up to thirty minutes outside of park facilities.
- Proficient in hand held/light equipment during both daily and emergency operations to include: chainsaws, weed eaters, mowers, both hand held and ridden leaf blowers, tampers both hand held and gas powered, bladed/toothed tools such as axes, scythes, sickles, hoes, shovels, pickaxes, saws, hand drills, chisels/files, wrenches, various pliers and wire cutters, hex crimping(hexagonal crimping pliers)/regular crimping tools, framing hammers, mallets, sledge hammers, electrical testing equipment (non contact voltage pens, outlet testers and multimeters), electrical equipment to include:reciprocating saws, circular saws (table and handheld), oscillators, jigsaws, grinders (table and handheld), sharpeners for chainsaws, nail/staple guns, drills to include:impact, hammer and driver, heat guns, power washers, sprayers (vehicle mounted and backpack style for herbicide usage), levelers and sanders.
- Held interviews related to seasonal, intern and ranger employment as well as staff meetings with current employees.
- Frequently took charge of seasonal employee hour reviews for payroll.
- Responsible for training of new rangers, seasonal staff, interns, or camp hosts in heavy equipment use, hand operated equipment (chainsaws, weed eaters, etc) as well as daily maintenance/operations.
- Took charge during critical emergency maintenance such as main/minor water line breaks, road blockages, fallen limbs on vehicles/campers, accidental fires and accidents related to building integrity while working with other park staff to resolve issues requiring immediate maintenance action.
- Landscaping including mulch/pine needle work, rock work to include: large rock placement(lake bank erosion prevention, non-allowed parking areas, pond maintenance etc), gravel laying, medium stonework such as retaining walls and water drainage, hedge trimming/planting, weed maintenance, beach sand work (dragging with vehicles, preventing erosion and cleaning), tree planting and aftercare, tree pruning and hanging limb removal, downed/cut tree removal and reintegration into natural habitat (wildlife blinds, trail path lining, bird habitats etc), regular trail maintenance, drainage ditch work, and natural flora gardening.
- Took care of and protected wildlife both captive and wild to include: pond maintenance and fish care, wild duck and goose care, squirrel rehoming and care, varieties of snakes and rehoming, and monarch butterflies (tagging and release).
- Took charge of several programs and grants to include: fire building/safety, solar power classes, work based learning groups, life jacket loaner program and it's SeaTow Foundation life jacket grant as well as maintaining stands funded by Duke Energy, Junior Ranger program, and helping with 4H program events.
- Participated in extra training such as SCPRA conferences, playground inspection, EMR certification and planned trainings to be officially code enforcement certified with constable authority by Oconee County (voted to be certified, awaiting to be sworn in) as well as self defense training with authorized baton and pepper spray carriage through Oconee County Sheriff’s Department.
Night Ranger (MOD)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Historic Sites Division
Elberton, GA
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Patrolled park grounds during night hours to promptly identify and address safety hazards, ensuring visitor security and preserving natural resources.
- Patrolled park grounds overnight to enforce regulations and deter unauthorized activities, strengthening visitor safety and preserving natural resources.
- Responded to emergency incidents within park boundaries to coordinate timely assistance, minimizing potential damage and ensuring visitor well-being overnight.
- Inspected and secured park facilities overnight to prevent vandalism and equipment damage.
Cashier
Little Japan
Hartwell, GA
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Processed customer transactions accurately to ensure seamless payment experiences and maintain operational efficiency at checkout.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area to enhance the overall store environment.
- Resolved payment discrepancies to uphold transaction integrity and improve customer satisfaction during busy periods.
Education
Duel Enrollment, 29 Credits -
Toccoa Falls And Athens Technical College
Hartwell, GA05.2022
High school diploma -
College Experience in Criminal Justice, Hart County High School
05.2022
Skills
First Aid/CPR/AED
EMR certified
Leadership
General maintenance & repair
Communication
CAD drafting
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Wildlife management
Heavy/light machinery operation
Ordinance/Code Enforcement
Woodworking/carpentry
Landscaping and rock work
Emergency response prepared
Works well under pressure
Accurate and technical
Personal Information
Title: PARK RANGER I
Certification
Autodesk Autocad 2022, —, CPR Certification, August 2023 — August 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Autodesk Autocad 2022
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- CPR Certification
- August 2023 — August 2025
Timeline
Park Ranger I (Code Enforcement)
South Cove County Park
07.2025 - Current
Night Ranger (MOD)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Historic Sites Division
09.2022 - 07.2025
Cashier
Little Japan
03.2020 - 07.2022
Duel Enrollment, 29 Credits -
Toccoa Falls And Athens Technical College
High school diploma -
College Experience in Criminal Justice, Hart County High School