Thomas J Hammond
Lompoc,CA
Summary
I’m currently Employed as a Park Ranger for Jalama Beach Park of Santa Barbara County. I’ve been working with the county for seven years. Throughout the years I’ve gained experience working with the public and ensuring safety including current CPR and first Aid. Working with Camava making reservations, to answering questions about the part from rules to safety tips. I supervised and worked closely with seasonal employees and as well as the park hosts on day-to-day operations. I feel a sense of pride knowing at the end of the day I have ensured the customers have favorable and safe experience.
Professional with robust experience in park management and conservation. Strong background in wildlife preservation, visitor engagement, and natural resource stewardship. Known for teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and results-driven initiatives. Skillset includes habitat restoration, public education, safety enforcement, and problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger 1
Santa Barbara County
04.2024 - Current
- Supervision of seasonal crew members and campgrounds
- Heavy equipment operator
- Hand and power tool
- Irrigation and Plumbing
- SOD / mower
- Money Handling
- Cabin Maintenance
- Maintained cleanliness and order within park, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Enhanced visitor safety by conducting regular patrols of park areas and trails.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Increased park safety by conducting regular patrols and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
Ranger Trainee
Santa Barbara County Parks Department
05.2017 - 03.2024
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Gardening / Yard work
- Cabin cleaning
- Maintained cleanliness and order within park, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Enhanced visitor safety by conducting regular patrols of park areas and trails.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
Conservation Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Maintenance
- Trail work
- Plumbing
- Tool usage
- Blue card driver
- Fire reduction
- Trenching
- Saw work
- Flood reduction
- Irrigation
- Supported firefighters at the Route Complex (Johnson Fire, Buck Fire, Chance Fire)
- Planting numerous native vegetation throughout California
Education
PC 832 Arrest Certificate -
Allan Hancock College
LompocCPR -
Waller Park
Satna MariaHigh School -
Maple High School
Lompoc06.2015
Skills
- Park regulations Citation issuance and safety
- Park supervision
- Visitor relations and Customer service
- Park equipment maintenance and knowledge
Employment
Park Ranger, Jalama Beach Park of Santa Barbara County, 04/15/24, Supervisorial of season crew and campgrounds, Heavy equipment operator, Hand tool, Power tools, Irrigation, Plumbing, SOD/mower, Money Handling, Public relations, Law Enforcement, Ground Maintenance, Cabin Maintenance, Ranger Trainee, Santa Barbara County Parks Department, 05/21/17, 03/10/24, Luke Andersson, Maintenance, Plumbing, Gardening / Yard work, Cabin cleaning, Customer Service, California Conservation Corps, California Conservation Corps, 11/01/14, 07/31/16, Bill Nolan, 190 W Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA, Maintenance, Trail work, Plumbing, Tool usage, Blue card driver, Fire reduction, Trenching, Saw work, Flood reduction, Irrigation, Supported firefighters at the Route Complex (Johnson Fire, Buck Fire, Chance Fire). Planting numerous native vegetation throughout California.
Awards
- California Conservation Corps, 2015, Most Helpful Performed any task required that benefited my crew.
- Most Improved, 2015, Received the most improved in working and taking responsibility.
- Best Attendance, 2015, Received a perfect attendance award.
Community Service
- Lompoc Presbyterian Church, Lompoc, Yard work and maintenance
- Elks Rodeo, Santa Maria, Yard work and maintenance
References
- Trevor Miller, Head Ranger, Supervisor, 2024, Present, 805-736-4689, 805-696-0422
- Luke Andersson, Head Ranger, Supervisor, 2017, 2023, 805-736-4689, Mandersson@sbparks.org
- Bill Nolan, Supervisor for California Conservation Corps, 2014, 07/31/16, 805-349-7383, 805-215-2480
Other
U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Park Ranger 1
Santa Barbara County
04.2024 - Current
Ranger Trainee
Santa Barbara County Parks Department
05.2017 - 03.2024
Conservation Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
11.2014 - 07.2016
PC 832 Arrest Certificate -
Allan Hancock College
CPR -
Waller Park
High School -
Maple High School
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