Mason Gaines
Mammoth Spring,AR
Summary
A highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic seeking employment with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commision. I have experience in many areas that are valuable to this line of work such as experience with running larger equipment such as tractors and Backhoes, construction, welding,and Animal and Plant Science. I also have a strong passion for the outdoors and know what the natural resources present mean to the state of Arkansas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agriculture Teacher
Mammoth Spring School District
07.2021 - Current
- Improved student understanding of agriculture by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that integrated various aspects of agricultural science, leading to an increased understanding of agriculture on a local and international level.
- Taught courses in many skill areas such as welding, construction, wood working, animal science, mechanics and computer automation.
- Worked with community member to provide learning opportunities for students.
Maintenance Assistant
Mammoth Spring State Park
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Performed regular grounds keeping activities to enhance the appearance of the park such as mowing, weedeating, edging, leaf removal, and planting and maintaining flower gardens.
- Performed general maintenance on all park equipment and vehicles.
- Assisted maintenance supervisors with larger projects such as water leak repair, repairing electrical issues, restoration of historical pieces of park history.
Sporting Goods Sales Associate
Sportsman's Edge
- Worked at various times at family's sporting goods store from the time I was 13 until the business sold in October of 2023. During that time I cashiered, priced products, checked inventory, assisted customers, and made recommendations to customers on purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Argiculture
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05.2020
Skills
- Welding
- Carpentry
- Operating equipment
- Grounds keeping
- Working with the public
- Outdoor skills
- Writing
- Conducting scientific research
- Self reliant
- Knowledge of modern conservation practices
Certification
- Arkansas Teachers license
- Class B Commercial Drivers License with a passenger and school bus endorsment.
Affiliations
- Sampled for Zebra Muscle larva with a team from Arkansas Tech
- Participated in volunteer activities on Bearcat Hollow WMA
- Assisted with conducting NWTF Banquets to help raise Money for Wild Turkey Conservation
- Collected flesh Samples to be tested by Arkansas Nuclear one with a team from Arkansas Tech
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher
Mammoth Spring School District
07.2021 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Mammoth Spring State Park
05.2016 - 08.2019
Sporting Goods Sales Associate
Sportsman's Edge
Bachelor of Science - Argiculture
Arkansas Tech University
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