Raymond Strauser
Gloversville,NY
Summary
Field operations professional with strong background in logistics, coordination, and support. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and communication. Reliable and results-oriented, with keen focus on achieving operational efficiency and success. Works calm and collected in high intensity environments while providing leadership for my team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Operations Assistant
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily operational tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained roughly 2,000 miles of trail within Region 5 of the lower Adirondacks, using a heavy-frame pack to carry the tools needed for the job while sometimes needing to camp overnight to complete the task provided.
- Applied critical thinking to the worksite to effectively finish the task at hand while also following region guidelines dependant on location.
- Experienced and capable in several skills such as trail building and repair, construction and woodwork, roofing, trailer hauling, tree felling, stonework and many more.
- Performed daily maintenance and repairs to equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Demonstrated adaptability during unforeseen circumstances or changes in project scope, effectively adjusting plans to ensure deliverables were met within deadlines without compromising quality standards.
Kitchen Staff
The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Prepared the kitchen with the desired equipment and ingredients necessary for the day.
- Stock and organize the storage of food items and non food items.
Seasonal Laborer
Gloversville Water Department
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for land maintenance such as brush hogs, backhoes, bucket trucks, mowers, tractors, etc.
- Conducted routine maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained the integrity and environment of several reservoirs, dams, culverts, pipelines and more.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Clear brush and debris with hand tools such as scythes, trimmers, chainsaws and more.
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering Technology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NYHigh School Diploma -
Gloversville High School
Gloversville, NY06-2019
Skills
- Preventative and reparative management
- Safety and compliance
- Easily adapts to environment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Conditioned for physical labor
- Understand map readings and locational bearings
- Chainsaw certified
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Fast learning
Accomplishments
- Recipient of SUNY Poly Baseballs Blue and Gold Award
- Awarded the local Engineering Scholarship
- Awarded Gloversville High School baseball Scholarship
Timeline
Field Operations Assistant
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
05.2024 - Current
Kitchen Staff
The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room
11.2021 - 04.2024
Seasonal Laborer
Gloversville Water Department
06.2019 - 08.2023
No Degree - Civil Engineering Technology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
Gloversville High School