OSCAR MARKS
Corvallis
Summary
Highly experienced customer service professional with a proven record of effectively working in high-stress situations that demand extensive manual labor. Skilled in managing challenging circumstances and difficult customers in the restaurant industry. Recognized for a strong work ethic and dedication. Often praised for the ability to collaborate well with others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter/Disaster Response
Gfp Enterprises
Salem
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Completed Wildland Training; however, due to a slow season, I never saw fire action
- Spent numerous hours building yurt shelters.
- Laid electrical and HVAC systems for yurts.
- Stayed overnight on job sites for up to 14 days.
- Worked in a large team of up to 30.
Sales Associate: Clothing and Footwear
REI
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Properly outfitted customers for the outdoors
- Provided excellent customer service to customers
- Encouraged customers to apply for memberships and Mastercards
Seasonal Zipline Guide/Campground Maintenance
Camp Dakota
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Led groups of up to 100 through a zipline tour, ensuring safety and comfort while keeping groups entertained between zips.
- Various manual labor ranging from cleaning cabins to assisting with building them.
Counter Service/Pizza Line Cook/Host
The Homeplace Restaurant
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Took orders and operated register at counter/drive-thru
- Prepped ingredients and cooked for a large restaurant operation
- Cleaned preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Education
BA - FWCS
Oregon State University
01.2027
AS transfer degree - Science
Chemeketa Community College
01.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- POS software experience
- Calm in high-stress situations
- Critical thinking
- Telephone reception experience
- Transactional cash-handling experience
- Organization and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Safety management
Awards
- Food Handlers Card
- Chemeketa Scholars
- Mabel Almquist scholarship recipient
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter/Disaster Response
Gfp Enterprises
08.2025 - 09.2025
Sales Associate: Clothing and Footwear
REI
11.2024 - 06.2025
Seasonal Zipline Guide/Campground Maintenance
Camp Dakota
04.2024 - 11.2024
Counter Service/Pizza Line Cook/Host
The Homeplace Restaurant
04.2023 - 04.2024
BA - FWCS
Oregon State University
AS transfer degree - Science
Chemeketa Community College