Evan Williams

Experience

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  West Virginia University

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Graduate Assistant

  • Created website, maps, survey, and statistical abstract for the United States Forest Service in the Monongahela National Forest for use in developing a suggestive trail management plan for the Mon National Forest• Researched recreation user characteristics from professional journals and articles• Maintained job postings for undergraduate and graduate students• Organized departmental travel• Assisted professors with administrative tasks

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  Monongalia County Schools

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2012

  Kaleidoscope Instructor

  • Provided homework assistance• Taught classes focusing on science, environment, and technology• Planned and programmed gym-based games

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  The Village at Heritage Point, Monongalia Health Systems

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Activities Programming Specialist

  • Engaged Independent Living and Residential Care residents in daily recreational activities• Planned, organized, programmed, and evaluated meaningful and beneficial programs and activities to meet physical, mental, and emotional needs and interests of residents, with a focus on dementia and cognitively impaired residents• Lead daily reading, news and current event discussion, and Bingo activities• Worked two weekend days per month to provide beneficial activities to Residential Care residents• Facilitated monthly Residential Care resident activity committee meetings• Maintained a backlog of activity participation forms for program evaluation• Surveyed and evaluating residents' activity preferences• Organizing and communicating with weekly entertainment acts and educational presenters• Transported residents in a twelve-passenger, handicapped accessible bus to lunches, movies, plays, concerts, shopping• Created monthly, weekly, and daily calendars and schedules of activities• Created Touchtown Lifestyle Solutions TV+ In-house channel, and Touchtown Digital Signage calendar and activity slides on a daily basis• Maintained a Netflix account and ordering daily movies• Completed technical writing associated with activity related computer and technical equipment• Trained staff to use computer and technical equipment• Provided help to residents with computer and technological issues• Created Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for activity billing to residents• Maintained a collection of recreation and crafts materials• Communicated with vendors regarding Residential Services Department purchases Show less

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  Pies and Pints Pizzeria

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Bartender

  • Take orders and serve beer, wine, and food for bar patrons• Engage patrons to help them pick the beer they will like and enjoy• Provide suggestions to patrons and servers for craft beer style equivalents• Provide suggestions for beer and food pairing• Complete servers’ orders for bottled beer, draught beer, and wine• Properly serve draught and bottled beer using appropriate glassware• Keep inventory stocked and rotated• Ensure proper working order for keg and tap system• Ensure cleanliness of all restaurant glassware• Ensure cleanliness of bar area Show less

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  City of Morgantown

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Patrol Morgantown's 18 parks, trails, pools, athletic facilities, and community centers• Write brief description including time and what is observed on patrol at each stop during the shift• Inspect picnic, shelter, and bathroom facilities for vandalism and maintenance issues• Inspect playground equipment, and report issues requiring corrective action, in order to meet safety specifications• Be a visual presence in parks and public relations ambassador for BOPARC• Educate park visitors on rules and regulations pertaining to the park or facility in which they are currently using• Maintain communication with BOPARC administrative staff, park and facility managers, maintenance staff, and local law enforcement officials Show less

  • Ice Arena Supervisor

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Park Ranger

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Adventure Zone Camp Instructor

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
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  State of Maryland

  Dec 2013 - Sept 2016

  Internal Project Review Coordinator

  • Document, process and coordinate review of projects and actions affecting Maryland Park Service land units and the associated natural resource, recreational, historical and cultural values of concern• Coordinate the review of internal (Department of Natural Resources) and external, privately submitted projects with internal DNR units, other State agencies, and non-State entities• Review and analyze project proposals, design plans, and maps for potential environmental and infrastructure impacts to State resources and impacts to the park visitor use experience• Participate in on-site investigations of projects to actively screen for potential environmental and infrastructure impacts to State resources• Effectively coordinate review between various Departmental units to maintain consistency with Departmental goals and objectives• Correspond daily with project applicants, review unit staff, and others during all phases of review, and mediate instances where discrepancies in park management and natural resource management objectives may occur • Maintain a records database of project files, communications, and review comments and actions• Organize and prepare review comments and conditions of approval for closure of internal reviews, consistent with unit objectives and agency goals• Seek out and participate in continuing education opportunities that reinforce project coordination duties• Participate in unit meetings and coordination efforts, including updating the unit on status of reviews• Collaboratively develop project management strategies to standardize and streamline review processes Show less

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  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

  Oct 2016 - now

  Recreation Planner