Riese Christopher Lutz
Payson
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division
01.2023 - Current
- Respond to emergency and nonemergency calls
- Patrol assigned areas, observing people and activities
- Assist with search and rescue efforts
- Conduct traffic stops and issue citations
- Obtain, applying for and serving warrants for arrests, searches, and other purposes
- Arrest and detain individuals suspected of committing crimes
- Collect and secure evidence from crime scenes for further documentation
- Observe the activities of potential suspects
- Write detailed reports and fill out required documentation
- Prepare cases for legal proceedings and testify in those proceedings
Habitat & Access Specialist
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Perform maintenance on local WHMAs in the Jackson region
- Flood irrigate pastures for crop growth
- Cutting of multiple pastures to later be baled and stored for winter elk feeding. Maximizing quantity and quality of hay for elk feeding to ensure the availability of proper nutrients for the wildlife.
- Perform maintenance on wetland areas in efforts to improve quality of the habitat
- Fix fencing and hay sheds used to store hay for elk feeding
- Installing gates/posts with signs to inform public of rules and regulations pertaining to the area
- Regular cleaning of corrals used by department horses & donkeys
Laborer
C&A Pet & Livestock Supply
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Stocked shelves and quonset with incoming livestock and pet supplies and feed
- Interacted daily with customers needing assistance
- Operated a forklift daily
- Maintain a clean workplace
- Handle transactions
Automotive Service Technician
Walmart
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Interact with frustrated customers daily and find solutions
- Perform general maintenance on all vehicles (oil changes, tire rotations, headlight replacement, battery installation, etc.)
- Maintain a positive attitude and encourage fellow employees to become an effective team of technicians
Reclamation Technician & Crew Foreman
KC Harvey Environmental LLC
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Performing land surveys for BLM and privately owned oil pads in the Rawlins, WY area
- Applying herbicide to invasive plant species along the AJB power line and for BP/Crowheart oil pad sites
- Lead a group of 4-6 technicians on a day-to-day basis and established production plans for projects
- Downloaded GIS mapping and filled out several surveys and daily logs to record data daily
- Identified wildlife avoidance areas within the GIS mapping and notify team members
- Traveled interstate I-80 every day with a 20’ trailer with 2 ATVs
- Assessed crew efficiency and recommended pairings of certain employees to my superior to maximize budget/time efficiency
Hardside Associate
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all tools, feed and small engines being sold at Murdoch’s
- Advanced my communication effectiveness while assisting customers.
- Exemplified fine time management skills as I work 32+ hours while being a full time student.
- Safely and successfully closed down the store nightly with duties including cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, sweeping the floor and locking yard gates.
Lot Technician
Medved Chevrolet
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed all incoming vehicles and operated “Dealer Trades” between autoplexes.
- Thoroughly cleaned and detailed incoming inventory vehicles.
- Managed the night shift technicians and locked every door on dealership property.
Ranch Hand
Eagle View Ranch & Cattle Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Maintained hay fields as well as cutting, raking, baling and stacking hay.
- Managed livestock and executed artificial insemination on heifers in heat.
- Installed a steel three-rail fence and welded over 1,000 yards of fence.
- Engaged in maintaining ranch equipment (swather, rake, baler, John Deere 4440, etc.)
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management, Criminal Justice
University Of Wyoming
05-2022
Wildlife Biology
Hastings College
01.2018
GED -
Castle View Highschool
05-2017
Skills
- ARIDE Certified
- Completing FTO Training 02/23-02/25/2026
- CPR Certified
- Firearms proficiency
- Leadership and communication skills
- Highly skilled in OHV operation
- Time management skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Community engagement
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division
01.2023 - Current
Habitat & Access Specialist
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
05.2022 - 11.2023
Laborer
C&A Pet & Livestock Supply
01.2022 - 05.2022
Automotive Service Technician
Walmart
09.2021 - 12.2021
Reclamation Technician & Crew Foreman
KC Harvey Environmental LLC
05.2020 - 08.2020
Hardside Associate
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply
08.2019 - 05.2020
Lot Technician
Medved Chevrolet
12.2017 - 08.2018
Ranch Hand
Eagle View Ranch & Cattle Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
Wildlife Biology
Hastings College
Bachelors Of Science - Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management, Criminal Justice
University Of Wyoming
GED -
Castle View Highschool