Zach Ortyn

Experience

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  ESkape Entertainment

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Worker

  -Expected to maintain cleanliness of the facility: vacuuming, keeping up with trash buildup, removing food and drinks from seating area, etc.-Make rounds in the arcade to ensure the gaming machines were functioning properly to continue smooth game-play. Arcade game tickets were exchanged for prizes and candy when guests won.-Lead laser tag by operating laser tag software, patrolling the play area to see if guests needed any assistance, and helping suit players in laser tag vests.-The concessions station involved cash register use in not only snacks and beverages, but meal orders from the attached restaurant as well. Show less

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  Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  Aid

  -Worked in groups of around five people in charge of 8-12 camp participants with disabilities.-Made sure participants were engaged in group activities to form a warm and fun environment.-Assisted in any personal care that participants required, whether it be in eating or using the facilities.-Communicated with parents any issues that arose during the camp day to formulate changes or plans where necessary.-Required to learn First Aid and go through CPI training to establish a safe environment at camp. Show less

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  Northwest mosquito abatement

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Field Operator

  -Went into local neighborhoods and forest preserves to monitor mosquito larvae levels in standing water locations, specifically searching for the number of larvae and in what developmental stages they were.-Where mosquito larvae was found, adequate amounts of measured pesticide (calculated by sentinels) were used in infested sites to prevent larvae deposits and future adult mosquitoes.-Apart from larvae inspection, catch basins and culverts containing water were treated with briquet sticks to eliminate larvae residing in these places. -On nights where the right weather conditions were met, night sprays were to be administered by driving trucks equipped with the spraying apparatus throughout neighborhood streets to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes. Show less