Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Committee and Leadership Involvement
Timeline
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Mallory Ives

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

To expand my understanding and knowledge of the community's needs, develop leadership skills and contribute to the community by participating in the 2023-2024 Leadership Fort Collins program.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Playground Technician

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
07.2021 - Current
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on playgrounds to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
  • Performed playground equipment repairs, replacements, and small installations.
  • Works and collaborates with interdepartmental departments, designers, contractors, and product representatives and manufacturers.
  • Oversees new and renovated playground design, installation and audit processes.
  • Conducts written analysis of playground equipment, installations and areas of concern.
  • Conducts annual internal seasonal safety training.

Park Technician

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Utilized best management practices for maintaining turf and horticulture landscapes.
  • Utilized best management practices to grow in 2 new parks (Sugar Beet and White Water).
  • Provided a clean and safe environment through daily restroom and trash removal services.
  • Proficient in responsible irrigation system management.
  • Maintained various park amenities and infrastructure.
  • Managed 1-2 seasonal crew members.

Parks Worker 1

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
09.2017 - 07.2019

Twin Silo Crew:

  • Utilized best management practices for maintaining turf and horticulture landscapes.
  • Utilized best management practices to grow in Twin Silo.
  • Provided a clean and safe environment through daily restroom and trash removal services.
  • Proficient in responsible irrigation system management.
  • Maintained various park amenities and infrastructure.
  • Managed 2-4 seasonal crew members
  • Certified Pesticide Operator.

Playground Safety Inspector

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on playgrounds.
  • Performed playground equipment repairs, replacements, and small installations.
  • Work with interdepartmental departments, designers, contractors, and product representatives and manufacturers.
  • Conducted annual internal seasonal safety training.

Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
03.2013 - 01.2016

City Park District:

  • Maintained turf and horticulture landscapes.
  • Performed daily restroom and trash removal services.
  • Maintained sports fields and prepared for games.
  • Proficient in operation of large, mid-sized and small gas and battery powered equipment.
  • Snow removal operation.


Downtown Maintenance District:

  • Maintained hardscapes and performed daily trash removal services.
  • Daily maintenance and chemical testing with water features.
  • Prepared for community events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Health

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

High School Diploma -

Summit High School
Frisco, CO
05.2007

Skills

  • Oral and written communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable

Committee and Leadership Involvement

Committee Involvement:

  • Chair of the Playground Committee
  • Active member of the Water Wise Committee
  • Active member of the Safety Committee


Leadership Involvement:

  • Member of the National Parks and Recreation Association - Young Professional Network
  • Lead of the Entertainment Support Crew for the July 4th Celebration 2022/2023. Lead a crew of 6 people over the course of 2 days and collaborated with member of the Lincoln Center
  • Captain of High School Rugby Team State champions 2006/2007

Timeline

Playground Technician

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
07.2021 - Current

Park Technician

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
07.2019 - 08.2021

Parks Worker 1

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
09.2017 - 07.2019

Playground Safety Inspector

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
01.2016 - 09.2017

Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

City Of Fort Collins - Parks
03.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Health

Colorado State University

High School Diploma -

Summit High School
Mallory Ives