Saul Contreras

Works in natural settings, such as public parks or forest preserves, for government agencies.

• Provided valuable feedback and suggestions during project debriefs, contributing to ongoing improvements in program operations and effectiveness.
• Developed teamwork skills by collaborating effectively within diverse crews during physically demanding projects.
• Enhanced habitat restoration efforts by removing invasive species and planting native vegetation.
• Improved trail accessibility for park visitors by constructing and maintaining trails, bridges, and other infrastructure.
• Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
• Supported fire prevention and suppression goals by building fire breaks and eliminating hazardous brush.
• Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters, assisting with evacuations and damage assessments.
• Cared for seeds, clippings and buds and monitored plantings to cultivate desired harvests.
• Reduced wildfire risk with strategic fuel reduction projects, including controlled burns and mechanical thinning.

• Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
• Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
• Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.

• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
• Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
• general store maitnence and restocking