Payton Little
Martinez,CA
Summary
Graduated from Luther College in 2023, after Completing my degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice and an interest in environmental science. While attending Luther I played four years of Varsity football. Highly motivated self starter looking for opportunities with increasing levels of responsibility to frow professional skills while delivering results aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Resource Aide
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted aquatic population surveys to monitor the health of the aquatic species and ensure there were no invasive species present
- Collected sampling & identification data, for fish and mussels, resulting in the monitoring and health to determine if population levels are maintained
- Trapped and tagged turtles in lakes, streams, and wetlands, to regulate the harvesting which dictates the levels and seasons
- Assisted with fish stockings in lakes, rivers, and streams to keep recreational fishing population alive
- Installed, maintained, and recorded dissolved oxygen profiles in farm ponds to determine the effects on natural cold springs
- Built bank hides/LUNKERS for installation during stream improvement projects
- Constructed and installed angler access stiles on streams to promote public fishing opportunities
- Taught fish ID sessions and participated in youth fishing events
- Monitored river system where fish spontaneously perished, to assist with investigations to determine cause, effect, and assess corrective actions
- Assisted with fish feeding, raceway cleaning, and fish loading at trout rearing facilities
- Accompanied conservation officers on field patrols while enforcing fish and wildlife laws.
Greenskeper
Contra Costa Country Club
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
Bartnder, Cook and Driver
Bluffton Bar And Resort
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Interacted with diverse customers from all over the country on a daily basis while providing excellent customer service.
- Shuttled kayaks, canoes, and clients between launch sites in company-owned vehicles.
- Effectively served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Developed new signature food items to support bar marketing brands and increase profits.
- Mowed lawns and maintained campsites to keep sites neat and orderly
Team Member
Kinders Meats And Deli
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Sociology - Sociology
Luther College
Decorah, IA05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Knowledge of Apple Products
- Samsung data tablet for field data collection
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Plant identification
- Fish Identification
- Turf management
- Customer Service
- Creative Thinking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Decision-Making
- Work Organization and Prioritization
References
Mike Sipker: Head Biologist Decorah Fish Hatchery
- Email-michael.siepker@dnr.iowa.gov
- Phone-(417)-274-3500
Tim Dahlberg: Owner of Bluffton Bar and Resort
- Email-taddahlberg@gmail.com
- Phone- (563)-380-0708
Anthony Lastrico: District Manager Kinders Meats and Deli
- Email- anthonylastrico@kinderscorpcom
- Phone-(925)-765-4091
Timothy Souza: Luther College Football Offensive Coordinater
- Email-souzti01@luther.edu
- Phone-(563) 387-1637
Timeline
Greenskeper
Contra Costa Country Club
02.2024 - Current
Natural Resource Aide
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
05.2023 - 10.2023
Bartnder, Cook and Driver
Bluffton Bar And Resort
05.2022 - 10.2023
Team Member
Kinders Meats And Deli
05.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts/Sociology - Sociology
Luther College
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