Ryan Nelson
Sheffield Village,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented technician with strong mechanical skills, critical thinking, and customer service experience. Proven ability to conduct inspections and perform routine maintenance, ensuring safety and optimal performance in entertainment environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician 1/Gravity Ropes Operator
Main Event
Avon, Ohio
12.2024 - Current
- Regularly assessed bowling lanes and arcade games for optimal functioning.
- Swiftly resolved operational issues in bowling and arcade areas, boosting guest satisfaction.
- Conducted maintenance tasks on bowling and arcade equipment consistently.
- Handled Gravity Ropes Course operations as needed.
- Aided guests in resolving concerns promptly.
Animation Technician
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky, Ohio
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Daily inspection of animatronics around the park, including pneumatic, electric, and propane effects.
- Repair parts as needed.
- Built, wired, and programmed new effects for the HalloWeekends season.
- Ensure props and set pieces are operational throughout the day.
- Collaborated with other departments as needed.
Seasonal Ride Mechanic
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky, Ohio
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Conduct daily inspections to ensure ride safety.
- Perform routine maintenance.
- Address any mechanical issues that arose during operation.
- Collaborate with mechanics to solve problems.
- Maintain safety standards per amusement park protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio, OH12-2024
Skills
Communication, teamwork, customer service, mechanical skills, and critical thinker
Programming languages: Arduino, C, C, Ladder Logic
software: Studio5000 Logix Designer and View Designer, Photoshop (PCB design)
Affiliations
First Robotics Competition Mentor
A mentor for the First Robotics Competition Team 9643 (Lady Voltage), and Team 8140 (RoboManiacs). Teams are based out of the Great Lakes Science Center consisting of high school members from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Mentored students to design, build, and program robots to compete in regional competitions.
A mentor for the First Robotics Competition Team 9643 (Lady Voltage), and Team 8140 (RoboManiacs). Teams are based out of the Great Lakes Science Center consisting of high school members from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Mentored students to design, build, and program robots to compete in regional competitions.
Accomplishments
BSA Eagle Scout Troop 701
Timeline
Technician 1/Gravity Ropes Operator
Main Event
12.2024 - Current
Animation Technician
Cedar Point Amusement Park
09.2024 - 11.2024
Seasonal Ride Mechanic
Cedar Point Amusement Park
05.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Cleveland State University