Michelle Barber
Hatfield,AR
Summary
professional with extensive outdoor experience and wildlife management, customer engagement, notably at Yellowstone National Park. Proven ability to lead teams and ensuring safety compliance and effective communication. Skilled in data analysis and conflict resolution, consistently enhancing operational efficiency .
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Tender
Joe's Place Ic
Smithville , OK
03.2022 - Current
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fisher Construction Group
Sedona , AZ
04.2005 - 03.2015
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Search and Rescue K9 Coordinator
Deshutes sheriff department
Bend, Oregon
06.1998 - 03.2003
Back County Ranger
Yellowstone NP
Yellowstone National Park County (historical), Montana
03.1990 - 03.1993
- Patrolled campgrounds, collected camping fees and educated visitors on proper food storage protocol.
- Used azimuth sighters and landscape awareness to pinpoint location of forest fires.
- Inspected campsites for compliance with regulations and rules.
- Developed, implemented and enhanced fire prevention and suppression policies.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement and emergency services during critical incidents within the park.
- Utilized geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping and resource management purposes.
- Enforced park rules and regulations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Coordinated search and rescue operations for lost or injured park visitors.
- Protected individuals by restricting public access to areas of high-risk and known hazard.
- Assisted law enforcement professionals with investigations of felonies, crimes and violations of park rules.
- Enforced established regulations concerning environmental protection and fire prevention.
- Monitored weather conditions and issued alerts and closures as necessary for visitor safety.
- Served as first responder for medical emergencies, search and rescue and fire suppression.
- Provided first aid and emergency assistance to park visitors in distress.
- Enforced park regulations and rules to protect guests and preserve natural resources.
- Responded to emergencies involving medical aid or search and rescue operations.
- Patrolled park by vehicle, boat and on foot to enforce rules and regulations.
- Communicated fire locations, emergency needs and incident details using radios and phones.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted in developing wildlife management plans.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Montana Grizzly Bear Research and Habitat
Montana grizzly bear resc
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with biologists on research projects related to wildlife management initiatives.
- Assisted in wildlife management and monitoring tasks, including species inventory and habitat assessment.
- Assisted with wildlife management activities such as tagging animals and collecting data.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to wildlife protection and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fish And Wildlife Management
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT06-1992
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Science
Criminal Science
Bozeman, MT06-1992
High School Diploma -
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZ06-1989
Skills
- Wildlife management
- Inventory management
- Point of sale
- Customer engagement
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Excellent judgment
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocols
- Research skills
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Emergency response
- Customer service
- Handling difficult situation
- ABC standards
- Safe observation practices
- Excellent judgment process
- Team supervision
Timeline
Bar Tender
Joe's Place Ic
03.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fisher Construction Group
04.2005 - 03.2015
Search and Rescue K9 Coordinator
Deshutes sheriff department
06.1998 - 03.2003
Back County Ranger
Yellowstone NP
03.1990 - 03.1993
- Current
Montana Grizzly Bear Research and Habitat
Montana grizzly bear resc
Bachelor of Science - Fish And Wildlife Management
Montana State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Science
Criminal Science
High School Diploma -
Grand Canyon High School