NATHAN ORTEGA
Canyon Country
Summary
Hard working high school graduate (3.1 GPA), with a full year of diverse work experience and a proven knowledge of organizational leadership, member services, and strategic planning. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill any role at your company. Frequently praised as proactive by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve it's goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ride Operator
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
- Adapted quickly to new ride assignments, learning proper operation techniques efficiently to minimize downtime between shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe ride area for guests.
- Conducted daily inspections of amusement park rides to verify functionality and safety.
- Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
Scare Actor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Santa Clarita
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Utilized improvisational techniques when interacting with guests, creating a unique experience for each visitor.
- Balanced adherence to scripted scenes alongside improvisational moments, providing a dynamic and unpredictable experience for guests.
- Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
- Collaborated with fellow actors to create immersive scenes, resulting in consistently positive audience feedback.
Inbound
Target
Santa Clarita
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Streamlined inbound processes by accurately receiving, sorting, and storing incoming shipments.
- Increased overall customer satisfaction through careful handling of fragile items during the receiving process.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks and achieve store goals.
- Improved overall store appearance by regularly facing products on shelves for easy identification.
- Responded quickly to spills or mishaps, maintaining a safe shopping environment for customers and staff alike.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Park Service
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured guest safety by monitoring surroundings and addressing potential issues promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of park using chemical and general washing equipment.
- Communicated attentively with guests, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Resolved guest concerns by providing effective and timely solutions.
- Kept walkways free of debris to enhance overall visitor experience.
Host
BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
Santa Clarita
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Took reservations by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings and daily specials to accurately inform guests about their options.
- Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Design/Builder
Cesar Chavez Academy High School
San Fernando
04.2021
Education
High school diploma -
Cesar Chavez Learning Academies
San Fernando Valley, CASkills
- Writing Skills
- Teamwork
- Inventory management
- Friendly and helpful
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Customer engagement
- Creative thinking
Extracurricular Activities
My high school had extracurricular activities that were used to create a funnel towards a chosen career. I chose musical and audio tech. Included in working on stage with actors, dancers, and our school band, me and my stage crew were responsible for all assemblies, graduations, theatrical performances, dance performances and pretty much everything else. I had paid experience and even my first job was acquired through tech. I was taught professionalism, I was forced to push through the impossible to make it possible, I had an extreme bond with all of my former and future techies. Tech has taught me everything I know and pushed me to be the worker bee I currently am! I go back every now and then when gigs are available and it's such a thrill to teach the new incoming freshman about possibly the best times of their lives.
Timeline
Ride Operator
Six Flags Magic Mountain
02.2025 - 07.2025
Scare Actor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
09.2024 - 11.2024
Inbound
Target
08.2022 - 07.2024
Park Service
Six Flags Magic Mountain
11.2021 - 12.2022
Host
BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
07.2021 - 09.2021
Design/Builder
Cesar Chavez Academy High School
04.2021
High school diploma -
Cesar Chavez Learning Academies