Stephen Woodson Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, United States

-Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment for maintaining and repairing open spaces, parks, and related facilities. -Expert outdoor skills and experienced with outdoor hazards-Knowledge of principles and standard practices of several trades as they apply to construction, maintenance, and repair of open spaces, parks, and related structures, including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, electrical, painting, and irrigation work. -Knowledge of resource management principles, including ecosystem restoration, weed management, grazing practices, and habitat restoration-Skilled in the operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools and light-to-medium equipment -Skilled in the variety of occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including handling hazardous chemicals-Experienced in modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications -Well-versed in record keeping and reporting-Experienced and knowledgable of safe driving rules and practices; on and off-road-Provides a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and staff-Acting Lead Open Space Technician 072020 - Present

Cupertino, California

• Perform skilled construction, maintenance, restoration, inspecting facilities/work areas, and repair of district properties to ensure the safety of both staff and visitors• Worked on the Capitol Improvement Team for the month of December 2017, December 2018 - Present• Integral team player in the construction of the Mt. Umunhum trail and Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve (tentatively scheduled to open to the public in spring 2019)• Trail maintenance, surveying, and construction• Facilities & structure construction and maintenance• Read & interpret technical specifications and plans while providing recommendations as needed• Conduct inspections to ensure safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials (HAZWOP certified) • Observe safe work methods and make appropriate use of related safety equipment• Evaluate project sites, develop materials lists, and calculate measurements• Scout and inspect areas for future work projects• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used• Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical & power tools and equipment• Resource management• Traffic control• Complete and submit work orders• Conducted tail gate trainings• Receive and act upon complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public; responded to and performed work in emergency situations

San Jose, Ca

• Performed skilled construction, restoration, and repair to maintain and upkeep the open space properties assigned• Trail and fire road maintenance• Assured safe use of hand tools and other equipment as needed, along with safety equipment. Including but not limited: chainsaws, pole saws, weed whips, mini-excavators, augers, lift trucks, ATV’s, 4X4 vehicles (standard/.automatic), and herbicide spraying units• Ensured safe storage of hazardous materials • Enforcement of preserve policies and regulations• Observed and controlled all invasive species within preserves• Maintained a complete record of all actions done throughout the workday to insure accuracy and accountability• Communicated with the public about the mission, vision and goals of the Authority in a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful manner• Regularly interacted with visitors/patrons to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience within all preserves

California, Oregon, Washington

• Active participant of the Pacific Crest Trail (hiking from the US/Mexico Border to US/Canada Border, 2250+ miles)• Trail preservation advocacy via live blogging and online content development• View work here; https://www.instagram.com/trailpirates, http://trailpirates.info/• Social Media: @Trail Pirates - FB / IG/ YouTube

San Francisco, California

• Contributed ideas and solutions to efficiently increase work output, quality service, customer service success, and problems• Cross functional collaboration with the logistics team, valets, and management to ensure positive customer experience• Trusted and operated on all personal vehicles• Managed valet facilities from pre-planning phase to end of transaction• Mentored and trained new hires

• Boat Operation, Deckhand, and maintenance• Visitor services and interpretations for Angel Island Company• Segway tour guide• Vehicle Maintenance

Angel Island, Ca State Park

• Follow written and/or oral instruction, general maintenance of the island grounds, trail maintenance, building restoration, plumbing, minor vehicle maintenance, vehicle operation, painting, carpentry, experience using a variety of hand tools as well as power tools• Deckhand for boat operations for both the landing craft and passenger boats owned by the state parks, and would fill in for positions as needed• Supervised Angel Island volunteers for community service projects

Santa Cruz, California

• Integral team player in the construction of the Emma McCrary Trail • Maintenance: brushing trail, chainsaw work, bridge repair, cutting trail, construct & design trail, etcSkills used: up-keep of hand tools, invasive plant removal, rock walls (rock work), sign installation & removal.• Visitor services and interpretation for the City of Santa Cruz• Lead/supervised volunteers and youth trail crews from local schools

San Jose, Ca

Resource management, visitor services and protection, simple criminal investigation, koi pond management, experience in water plants and gardening, medical calls and animal control.

Santa Clara, California

• General office duties including data entry, mass mailing, and office deliveries• Trained new hires• IT

Various Locations

• Ordered, Stocked, and issued repair parts, clothing & general supplies.• Maintained financial records and accounting systems.• Maintained inventory databases for material stocked in shore based warehouses and ship storerooms.• Performed duties associated with hazardous material control and management.• Organized and maintained databases, correspondence files, and reports.• Maintained logistics, financial publications, and media libraries.