Sarah Sands
Juneau
Summary
Interpretive professional looking to share knowledge of history and research with visitors and locals, seeking to improve conservation both environmentally and culturally.
I am a reliable team member with 10 years of customer service satisfaction. I am trustworthy and a fast learner. I find that I can motivate and encourage others while also delegating and communicating tasks. Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all I do.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger
US Forest Service
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Increased park safety by conducting regular patrols and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters or medical incidents, ensuring visitor wellbeing.
- Enforced park rules consistently to protect natural resources while creating a safe environment for all visitors.
- Provided exceptional customer service at entrance stations, answering questions, and offering assistance.
- Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
Citizenship Enrollment Specialist
Muscogee Creek Nation
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Professionally communicates across multiple streams
- Phones, email, mail, and video conference calls
- Basic office duties and responsibilities
- Processes personal documents maintaining privacy and confidentiality
- Taken on special assignments such as generating an office Emergency Action Plan
- Constructing documents to be used by the office to better the flow of information
- Commended for communicating effectively in high-stress situations when dealing with the community
Food and Beverage Manager
River Spirit Casino and Resort
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Brief shifts change and set up schedules as well as assigning work sections
- Adhered to alcohol regulations and gaming policies, as well as Federal laws in the casino
- Worked closely with security and MODs to maintain safety and order in the facility
- Food and beverage procurement and storage
- Assessing stock and shortages for orders
- General management of resources and people
Active Duty-Weather Forecaster apprentice
U.S. Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Gained an understanding of atmospheric phenomena and how to put together a forecast from collected data
- Radar and satellite interpretations
- Issued watches, warnings, and advisories
- Radio experience when communicating with the pilots
- TAF generation and basic observational skills
- Basic military training skills nominated and maintained a leadership position throughout BMT
Education
Bachelor’s - Meteorology, Sociology, and Psychology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01.2019
Skills
- Creative leadership
- Survival
- Self-defense
- First aid
- Calm under pressure
- Good with wildlife
- Culturally sensitive
- Emotionally intelligent
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Incident management
- Outdoor recreation management
- Wilderness navigation
Timeline
Park Ranger
US Forest Service
05.2024 - 02.2025
Citizenship Enrollment Specialist
Muscogee Creek Nation
03.2023 - 02.2024
Food and Beverage Manager
River Spirit Casino and Resort
01.2018 - 01.2019
Active Duty-Weather Forecaster apprentice
U.S. Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor’s - Meteorology, Sociology, and Psychology
Northeastern State University
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