Matthew Shopek
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Passionate parks maintenance worker with over 15 years' experience, seeking to expand knowledge, education, and techniques to have the greatest impact on the community, and providing a positive, and prideful work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Maintenance
City Of St. Louis Park, Minnesota - Government
2012.07 - Current
- Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
- Cultivated strong relationships with user groups and staff to create quality and safe athletic fields.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring adequate clothing is given them to complete work in different weather conditions.
- Manage, order, and decide what is needed for product, tools, and rehabs on all ballfields.
- Enhanced visitor safety by conducting regular inspections of park facilities and equipment.
- Promoted teamwork among staff through effective leadership and communication in daily tasks.
- Making Race, Equity, and Inclusion a priority in my everyday work.
- Train seasonal employees to do effective work and in a safe manner.
- 11 years of acting supervisor experience, interviewing, and managing seasonal employees
Seasonal Parks Worker
City Of St. Louis Park, Minnesota - Government
2005.06 - 2012.07
- Enhanced park cleanliness by consistently maintaining facilities and grounds.
- Oversaw maintenance and operation of other seasonal employees.
- Maintained high standards of park aesthetics, regularly assessing landscaping needs, and implementing improvements as needed.
- Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MNAmerican Public Works Program
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN06.2019
Public Works Leadership Academy
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05.2018
Skills
- Creative Solutions
- Operational Improvements
- Maintenance Management
- Field Maintenance
- Technical Documentation
- Data Collections
- Resident/User Satisfaction
- Project Planning
- Safety Compliance
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Race, Equity, and Inclusion (Inclusive Practices)
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Prideful
- Correspondence with Residents, Users, Contractors and Co-Workers
Affiliations
- Minnesota Sports Turf Mangers Association
- Certified Tree Inspector
Timeline
Park Maintenance
City Of St. Louis Park, Minnesota - Government
2012.07 - Current
Seasonal Parks Worker
City Of St. Louis Park, Minnesota - Government
2005.06 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University - Mankato
American Public Works Program
Hennepin Technical College
Public Works Leadership Academy
Hamline University
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