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RV Park ManagerCaretaker/HostWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Oregon
Open to relocation: Yes
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Wesley Harvey
North Bend,Oregon
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Summary
Dedicated Park Manager with over six years of experience in campground operations and guest relations. With a Proven track record in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, while providing high-quality customer service. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming environment and effectively addressing the needs of our guests, helping to ensure that all guests have a memorable stay, so that when they leave, they leave with a positive experience that keeps them coming back.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker/Host
The Bureau of Land Management - North Spit
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained constant vigilance of the park to ensure safety and security.
- Proactively prevented vandalism and theft through diligent monitoring and reporting.
- Cleaned and sanitized the restrooms multiple times a day.
- Picked up trash and emptied trash cans in the parking lot daily.
- Alerted Federal Law Enforcement Officer about important issues requiring immediate attention.
Camp Host
The US Army Corps of Engineers- Schwarz Campground
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Volunteered as Camp Host during the summer camping seasons 2021 - 2024.
- Represented USACE by delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing guest experience.
- Checked on late arrivals to confirm reservations, ensuring smooth campsite operations.
- Assisted late arrivals without reservations in securing reservations to ensure camping fees were collected.
- Made multiple rounds through the campground, encouraged campers to comply with the Park Rules and Regulations.
Caretaker/Host
The US Army Corps of Engineers - Fern Ridge Lake
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Nights and Weekends, we provided on-site security to deter theft and vandalism.
- Opened the main gate at the Fern Ridge Office before staff arrived and closed the gate after the last office staff member went home.
- Patrolled around the lake twice daily, inspecting eight day-use parks for safety and maintenance needs, reporting any damage to the Lead Ranger.
- Opened the Wildlife Viewing Parking Lot Gate one hour before sunrise and closed it one hour after sunset.
Camp Host
Coos County Parks - Bastendroff Campground
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw C/D loops, 26 single sites, and 1 group site, comprising 18 sites, for a total of 44 sites.
- Proactively checked on late arrivals to ensure they had reservations and would check them in.
- Assisted late arrivals without reservations in making reservations to ensure the camping fees were collected.
- Conducted hourly rounds through the campground to promptly collect trash and maintain cleanliness.
- Managed sales of firewood and ice, processing cash transactions on-site. (cash sales) from our site.
Camp Host
Coos County Parks
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service to campers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- At 8:00 am, unlocked the campground showers, checked the restrooms, and performed cleaning tasks.
- Opened gates for day-use access at campground.
- Managed campground operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Interpretive Host
The Bureau of Land Management -Yaquinia Lighthouse
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Welcomed Visitors to the Interpretive Center and down to the Tidal pools, creating an inviting atmosphere.
- Interacted with the visitors to promote Park Rules and Regulations.
- Managed visitor flow and maintained safety protocols at Yaquina Head Lighthouse facilities.
- Helped to ensure that all visitors had an enjoyable experience while visiting the Beautiful Oregon Coast at Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
Education
GED -
Lane County Community College - Wesley
Eugene, Oregon 08.1995 - 10.1995
High School Diploma -
Versailles High School - Christine
Versailles, Ohio 09.1984 - 06.1988
Skills
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- DEFUSE / DE-ESALATE
- GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- USING RECREATIONgov
- CAMPGROUND HOST
- OPENING / CLOSING
Timeline
Caretaker/Host
The Bureau of Land Management - North Spit
11.2024 - Current
Caretaker/Host
The US Army Corps of Engineers - Fern Ridge Lake
10.2023 - 04.2024
Camp Host
Coos County Parks - Bastendroff Campground
09.2022 - 04.2023
Camp Host
Coos County Parks
01.2022 - 04.2022
Interpretive Host
The Bureau of Land Management -Yaquinia Lighthouse
10.2021 - 01.2022
Camp Host
The US Army Corps of Engineers- Schwarz Campground
04.2021 - 09.2024
GED -
Lane County Community College - Wesley
08.1995 - 10.1995
High School Diploma -
Versailles High School - Christine
09.1984 - 06.1988
ABOUT US:
- Business Owner - Volunteer.
- Dedicated to providing great customer service.
- Energetic senior couple who love the outdoors and helping others.
- We have been married for 18+ years.
- Experienced in Workcampers with 6 years camp caretaker/host experience.
- Full-time RVers the last 6 years.
- We work well together.
- We are passionate about our work, and it is reflected in our daily tasks.
- Our excellent work ethic, reliability, and customer service are based on experience.
- We gained our training and experience while volunteering four summers with the USACE.
- USACE - 3,100 Volunteer Hours.
- Coos County 1,170 Volunteer Hours.