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Rockville, Md, Us

Montgomery Village, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, Maryland

• Conducts a variety of projects and activities to ensure the effective management and maintenance of Montgomery Village Foundation's 330 acres of green space, including 20 park properties.• Supervises the operation and maintenance of Lake Whetstone dock and boathouse.• Oversees safety and maintenance of the Foundations playgrounds.• Recruits, interviews, recommends for hire, trains and supervises the Foundation's Youth Corps program, a six week summer job program for youth.• Assists with the development of bid specifications, solicits and submits bids for approval.• Supervises contractors on assigned projects at parks, administrative facility and community centers.• Plans Village-wide special events and programs.• Plans Village's annual Arbor Day Event and prepares Tree City application.• Prepares cost estimates, benefits and budgetary implications of natural resource management programs.

Columbia, Maryland

• Assisted with maintenance, inspection, and day-to-day operations of Robinson Nature Center.• Inspected and maintains records on facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure proper conditions and safety standards were maintained.• Planed work, instructed, supervised, and helped volunteers on a weekly basis to enhance and maintain grounds and gardens. Projects included planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, weeding garden beds,and removing invasive plants.• Researched, estimated costs, and recommended materials, equipment, and supplies needed to complete horticulture projects. Recommended species and locations for trees, shrubs, and flowers purchased• Used power tools, such as drills, saws, sanders, and chainsaws and large machinery, such as tractors, plate compactors, and dump trailers to accomplish projects on grounds and within facility• Created and installed art play elements for the center’s “Nature Place”, a natural playground.

Columbia, Md

• Developed and implemented a trail management plan for environmental area's trails system, which included overall trail assessment, repairs, improvements, and ongoing management.• Led volunteer events including various plantings and invasive species removal.• Created and maintain habitat for local plant and animal species.• Removed invasive species with combination of manual pulling/cutting and pesticide application.• Maintained research plots, trails, trail signs, equipment, and parking areas.

Seneca Creek State Park

· Responsible for daily operations of Seneca Creek State Park.· Greeted all rental areas at park to ensure guest satisfaction and understanding of rules.· Planned and lead volunteer days including work with individual volunteers and school groups.

Columbia, Md

• Worked as member of a team to ensure the daily operation of a nature center.• Greeted visitors to center and answers questions related to center. • Answered multi-line phone and directed calls to appropriate coordinator.• Assisted with special events and volunteer activities.• Provided marketing and program promotion to center’s visitors.• Enforced center rules to ensure guest safety.

• Worked closely with a team to develop and complete park and state land improvement projects.• Performed general maintenance tasks throughout park, including hazardous tree work, grass mowing, tree trimming, grill cleaning, trail work, etc.• Collected samples of benthic macro-invertebrates for stream health evaluation.• Assisted with prescribed burns to maintain rare serpentine habitat.• Participated in various habitat restoration and reforestation projects.• Operated tractors, all-terrain vehicles, skid loaders, trucks with trailers, wood chippers, and other heavy machinery.• Operated various shop tools; including table saw, drill press, circular saw, ban saw, miter saw, router, and air compressor.• Completed various carpentry projects; including stair replacement, bench building and bridge building. • Responsible for leading volunteer days; including trail days and tree planting maintenance projects.• Assisted with masonry work for walkway for Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial Statue at Gambrill State Park.• Worked to remove various invasive species throughout the state.• Assisted with park interpretive programs.• Worked with the Maryland Park Service’s Scales and Tales Program; including raptor and reptile care.• Designed, created and installed new trail system signs.

Clarksburg, Md

• Responsible for making camping reservations and camper check-ins.• Completed customer transactions including cash, credit card and checks.• Preformed general cleaning tasks at camp store and nature center.• Provided visitors with maps, information about the park, trail system and camping.• Completed opening and closing operations of the contact station.• Led weekend activities at the campground’s nature center including guided hikes, ice socials, and craft activities.

Kensington, Md

• Worked closely with a wide number of regular and new clients, to perform many tasks such as account management and general customer service.• Opened and closed the store each business day.• Maintained general organization of storefront.• Accountable for pricing and marking down of incoming and older merchandise.• Created and maintained the store’s website.• Responsible for creating and updating merchandise displays and window presentations.• Accountable for updating over 3,000 customer accounts including charging yearly fees, issuing checks for items consigned and deducting money for purchases made.• Managed 1-2 associates; responsible for training, assigning daily tasks, and issuing pay. • Scheduled appointments for consignment.• Completed customer transactions including cash, credit card, checks, and store credit.