Zachary L. Barker
Battle Creek
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ropes Course Team Leader
Binder Park Zoo
Battle Creek
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Open and close the ropes course, do inspections, look after my team, and make sure things run properly. Oversee all operations regarding the ropes course.
Merchandise Attendant
Goodwill
Mount Pleasant
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Inspect clothes/apparel, tag them, price them, and place clothes/apparel out on the sales floor.
Mowing Crew Member
Roots Lawn Care Service
Battle Creek
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Mow and trim yards, do landscape work as well. Thoroughly communicate with coworkers to be on the same page as to what needs to be done.
Front Desk Agent
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Mount Pleasant
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Greet guests upon arrival and assist them with getting checked into their room they had booked. Learned a lot of people skills with this job and new communication skills as well, as a huge part of this job is talking to and assisting guests with any other questions/problems they may have.
Dock Forklift Driver
R&L Carriers
Battle Creek
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Dock worker, operated a forklift, communicated constantly with my coworkers and supervisors to make sure freight got put in the right bays to be loaded and shipped out.
Receiving Team Member
Menards
Battle Creek
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked back in receiving, with lots of forklift experience, unloading and loading trucks. Sort freight and take it to the correct locations in the store. Handle paperwork and make sure counts are right and products are received properly. Communication was key to having a successful day.
Mow Crew
Battle Creek Landscape Service
Battle Creek
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Mowing clients’ yards, cleaning up the grounds, and providing great service.
Crew Member
Tim’s Pizza
Olivet
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Wash dishes, run the cash register, prepare food, cook food, deliver pizzas, and provide excellent customer service.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Meteorology, GIS
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.2025
High School Diploma -
Olivet High School
Olivet, MI06.2020
Certificate - Construction Technology
Calhoun Area Career Center
Battle Creek, MI01.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Excellent and effective communication skills via writing, verbal or visual
- Outstanding computer skills (Python, Linux, etc)
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Able to adapt
- Understanding of weather data and weather models
Extracurricular Activities
Varsity Bowler, Olivet High School, Team Captain, 2017-2020 College Bowler, Kellogg Community College, Team Captain, 2020-2023 Member, Student Chapter of American Meteorological Society and Mid Mitten Weather, 2023-Present Fundraising and Activities Committee Chair, Mid Mitten Weather, 2025-Present
References
Marty Baxter, Ph.D., Professor of Meteorology, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Central Michigan University, (989) 774-2055
Volunteer Experience
5th Grade Camp Counselor, 2020
Timeline
Ropes Course Team Leader
Binder Park Zoo
04.2025 - 08.2025
Merchandise Attendant
Goodwill
08.2024 - 03.2025
Mowing Crew Member
Roots Lawn Care Service
04.2024 - 08.2024
Front Desk Agent
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
01.2024 - 04.2024
Dock Forklift Driver
R&L Carriers
01.2023 - 08.2023
Receiving Team Member
Menards
12.2021 - 12.2022
Mow Crew
Battle Creek Landscape Service
05.2021 - 11.2021
Crew Member
Tim’s Pizza
05.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Meteorology, GIS
Central Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Olivet High School
Certificate - Construction Technology
Calhoun Area Career Center
Some College (No Degree) -
Kellogg Community College