RESUME
Objective:
To further my career with a successful company, while working in a friendly yet challenging environment.
Professional experience:
June ••••• - present
Fair Haven Beach State Park, Fair Haven, NY
Park Manager 1
2nd in command at Fair Haven Beach State Park, as well as 2 satellite parks, Chimney Bluffs and Beechwood and a recently acquired ••••• hole golf course.
Building and grounds maintenance of ••••• cabins, 3 cottages, ••••• campsites, ••••• restroom/service buildings on over ••••• acres.
In charge of AED and EMS response and safety program, including weekly inspections and monthly reports to Regional safety officer.
Fleet maintenance of ••••• vehicles, Heavy Equipment including Dump/Plow truck, Back-Hoe, several tractors and grounds equipment, 5 mowers and 6 electric cars.
Supervision of 8 year round employees, ••••• seasonal employees, Green Thumb, Community service, and Prison crews in all aspects of Park maintenance, operations and trades work.
Employee trainings and evaluations, Sole charge of parkwide safety program and its implementation and strict adherence.
Campground operations and Reserve America system.
Computer skills and typing, reports, financial transactions. Supervision of office procedures and toll booth operations.
Oversee Hazardous tree inspection and removal program.
Work order system administration, implementation and oversight.
August ••••• - June •••••
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown, NY
General Mechanic / Supervisor
2nd in command of Park Preserve.
Supervision of all maintenance in ••••• acre Park Preserve.
Heavy equipment operation.
In charge of Fire and EMS response, as well as maintenance and operation of Parks brush fire truck. Coordinate EMS response with local volunteer fire and EMS departments.
Worked with Pheasants Forever volunteer group to re-introduce pheasants to the Park Preserve as they once were native in the past.
River and Pond maintenance and resource management.
Weekly stocking of various species of trout in the Nissequogue River and 2 Ponds
Rebuilding of Dams, River walls, Fishing piers, Waterways and all structures.
Invasive weed control. Set up, implementation, monitoring and overseeing this program, including cutting, harvesting, and removal of Eurasian water milfoil.
Assist in set up and conducting of Environmental Education programs.
Historic Carpentry and Masonry repair work. Electrical, Plumbing, Painting
Supervise youth work crews, Green Thumb and Community Service.
Served as Regional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator, •••••
Professional experience (Cont.):
September ••••• - August •••••
Hither Hills State Park - Montauk Park Complex, Montauk, NY
General Mechanic
Supervision of all maintenance employees on Park managers pass days.
Supervision of subordinate staff and training.
Safety and PPE administration and training.
Heavy equipment operation including Large mid point pivot Trojan loader, back-hoe, front end loader, skid steer and tractor with brush hog type rear mower.
Drive CDL Dump truck. Trades work, carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing and painting.
Campground operations and maintenance.
Served as Regional Park Safety Officer for Montauk Park Complex.
Served as CSEA Local ••••• Shop steward (••••• - •••••)
Assist with maintenance on ••••• hole golf course as needed
Toll booth operations and relief
November ••••• - September •••••
Regional Park Maintenance - Long Island Region, Babylon NY
Maintenance Assistant and General Mechanic
Started as Maintenance Assistant (SG•••••) - Assist Journeyman in all phases of Park Maintenance.
Heavy equipment operation, back-hoe operation.
Promoted to Journey level Tradesman - General Mechanic (SG•••••) in ••••• after completion of apprentice program.
Trades work in all ••••• State Parks in the Long Island Region.
Supervision of subordinate staff in various Park Maintenance projects.
Served on Regional Safety Committee for Park Maintenance Division, •••••
Volunteer Experience:
July ••••• - June •••••
North Patchogue Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department, Patchogue, NY
Firefighter / EMT
Answer Fire and EMS alarms.
Served on Fundraising Committee ••••• - ••••• (Chairman ••••• - •••••)
Organize Large events and Fundraisers including soliciting donations and funds, ticket sales, food preparation and everything involved in the event from start to finish.
Trained as Emergency Medical Technician.
Served on Department EMS council, assisted in specs and purchases of ambulances. Assist Rescue Captain in EMS trainings, drills, and course preparation.
Qualified driver on all fire apparatus and ambulances.
July ••••• - July •••••
Holtsville Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department, Holtsville, NY
Firefighter / Lieutenant
Answer Fire and EMS alarms.
Qualified driver on all fire apparatus and ambulances.
Served on Good and Welfare Benevolent Committee (••••• - •••••)
Served as 2nd Lieutenant (••••• - •••••)
Qualified driver on all fire apparatus and ambulances.
Training and Certifications:
EMT-D certified (expired April •••••)
CDL-B Drivers License (with tank and air brake endorsement)
NY State Department of Labor/ ••••• hour OSHA training
Chainsaw Certification - Finger Lakes State Park Region
Hazardous Tree Identification Program - Albany mandated
Hazardous Materials training
Confined Space training
Education:
Sachem High School - Ronkonkoma, NY
Graduated with Regents Diploma, June •••••
B.O.C.E.S Vocational School - Bellport, NY
Building Construction Technology
Served as class Foreman ••••• - •••••
Graduated in top •••••% of class, June •••••
Work References:
Joe Keeler - Park Manager 2
Fair Haven Beach State Park
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Clarence Ware - Park Manager 1
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
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John Rocker - Park Manager 1
Hither Hills State Park - Montauk Park Complex
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Edward Cox - Maintenance Supervisor 1
Regional Park Maintenance - Long Island Region
••••• ext. •••••
Personal References:
Raymond Widergren
••••• Vernon Street
Patchogue, NY •••••
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Charles Todd III
••••• Webb Avenue
Patchogue, NY •••••
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June Ellen Smith
••••• Main Street
Fair Haven, NY •••••
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KEYWORDS
Maintenance, Manager, Supervisor, Grounds