Zackary Mitchell
Englewood Cliffs,New Jersey
Summary
I am an independent and highly motivated person looking forward to applying and expanding my skills learnt from volunteering and community experience and utilize it in the workplace.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Interpretive Ranger
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with park staff to create educational materials for various age groups, promoting environmental stewardship.
- Contributed to team success by assisting colleagues with their programs or projects when necessary.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming events and share interesting facts about the park''s resources, increasing online visibility.
- Improved visitor understanding of park regulations by creating clear signage and conducting informative orientation sessions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of interpretation.
- Cultivated relationships with local schools, organizing field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives and fostered student interest in nature exploration.
- Maintained accurate records of program attendance figures for reporting purposes and future planning efforts.
- Increased park visitation by developing and implementing outreach initiatives for local communities.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative interpretive programs.
- Ensured visitor safety by monitoring trails and facilities, addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback surveys, making adjustments as needed for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, attracting diverse audiences to the park.
Education
Middle School Upper School, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
High School Diploma -
High School: Academies @ Englewood
Englewood, NJ06.2025
Skills
- Outdoor safety
- Visitor engagement
- GPS Navigation
- Adaptive Programming
- Wildlife identification
- Environmental education
- Plant identification
- Bird Watching
- Trail Guiding
- Operations Management
- Emergency Response
- Visitor support
Medical First Aid - Certification
Certified in CPR until 2026
Community Experience
June 2019, Participated in the Englewood Cliffs Junior Police Academy, Participated in various activities held by different Police departments of Bergen County, Learned the importance and values of leadership and working together as a team
Volunteer Experience
2018-Present, Volunteer at the Palisade Interstate Park, Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin during the weekends of the spring/summer seasons., Assisted the Historian of the Kearney House with welcoming visitors, providing information, answering questions and giving tours of the Kearney House., Assisted with the maintenance of preserving the artifacts at the Kearney House, Assisted the Historian with leading various hikes held throughout the year at the park, Assisted in tavern night events during the spring, summer and fall seasons at the Kearney House, Assisted the Accountant at the Palisade Interstate Park Commission with filing miscellaneous paperwork and personnel files., Filed tickets and assorted paperwork given by the Court Clerks of the Palisade Interstate Park Courthouse
Timeline
Assistant Interpretive Ranger
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
06.2023 - Current
Middle School Upper School, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
High School Diploma -
High School: Academies @ Englewood