Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information - Guitar Experience
Timeline
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Slade Neilson

Montrose,Colorado

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Hispanic student with strong organizational skills eager to secure an internship position as a USFS Natural Resource Specialist. I am currently a student at Colorado Mesa University in the Outdoor Recreation Bachelor's Program. I lack one math class in having an associates degree in business. Although my employment history reflects outdoor physical labor, I have computer skills, and some office machine skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Manager/Property Caretaker

Jane Harrington
05.2023 - Current

Improved property security through frequent monitoring and gathering mail while property owners were away. Improved property value through general maintenance such as mowing, brush removal, pond cleaning, junk removal, maintenance of out buildings and lawn equipment. Feeding and care of pets and plants. This is an ongoing job as the owners have a campground out of state and spend around 7 months of the year there. Assist owners mother who lives near with lawn maintenance and other duties as necessary.

Laborer

Billy Goat Hops Farm
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.

Lawn and Maintenance

AB Camping
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.

Campground Attendant

AB Camping
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Reported maintenance concerns to management and performed repairs
  • Maintained grounds and common areas to promote pleasant camping experience
  • Monitored and controlled maintenance inventory and supplies
  • Worked closely with management to maintain clean, safe and appealing property
  • Spread mulch and gravel in designated areas and removed debris and dead foliage, improving appearance
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Student - Outdoor Recreation

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado
05.2025

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Supply Restocking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Office Machine Operation
  • Supply Management

Certification

Leave No Trace

Additional Information - Guitar Experience

I have played guitar for about 8 years. I started playing when I was sixteen. I practice almost every night.

Timeline

Property Manager/Property Caretaker

Jane Harrington
05.2023 - Current

Laborer

Billy Goat Hops Farm
06.2022 - 08.2022

Lawn and Maintenance

AB Camping
06.2021 - 08.2021

Campground Attendant

AB Camping
06.2020 - 08.2020

Student - Outdoor Recreation

Colorado Mesa University
Slade Neilson