Experience

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  Wisconsin department of natural resources (dnr)

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Lte visitor services associate

  Based at Wildcat Mountain State Park. Greeted park visitors, registered campers in Reserve America camping program, handed out information fliers/maps, answered questions over the phone and in person, sold vehicle stickers at the drive up window, gave information about the area (locations of gas stations, grocery stores, hospitals, etc.), cleaning the office inside/outside, occasional mowing as needed.Also worked at Mill Bluff State Park as needed (managed by WMSP).

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  Wisconsin department of natural resources (dnr)

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Lte laborer

  Based at Wildcat Mountain State Park. Also worked at Mill Bluff State Park, Elroy-Sparta State Trail, 400 State Trail, and La Crosse River State Trail (managed by WMSP).Cut fallen trees with chainsaws, trimmed large tree limbs, cleaned shower building/bathrooms/pit toilets, painted signs and picnic tables, removed invasive wild parsnip, maintained horse trails and hiking trails, lawn mowing, trail clearing along state trails, perform emergency work as required during heavy rain events.

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  Wisconsin department of natural resources (dnr)

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2024

  Recreation management at Buckhorn State Park, Roche-A-Cri State Park, Buckhorn Wildlife Area, Yellow River Wildlife Area, and Roche-A-Cri State Natural Area.- Assistant park manager in administration duties.- Team leader for LTE staff.- Coordinate and participate in education programs and community outreach events.- Attend monthly volunteer Friends Group meetings and help coordinate sponsored events and projects.- Assist with maintenance projects and daily property upkeep.- Work in the park office assisting customers.- Communicate with local DNR conservation wardens and sheriff’s departments with law enforcement issues, education in park rules and state statutes, and general safety. - Plan with local DNR forestry, wildlife, and NHC staff to do best management practices, timber sales, and prescribed burning. Show less

  • Park Ranger

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2024

  • LTE Winter Creel Survey Technician

    Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  • LTE Parks & Recreation Specialist

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
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  Monroe county forestry & parks

  Feb 2024 - now

  Park manager