Youth in Restoration Crew Member, 06/2016
to 08/2016
Missoula County Weed District – 2825 Santa Fe Ct, Missoula,
MT 59808
Worked with a variety of natural resource professionals and organizations including Fish Wildlife & Parks, Five Valleys Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy. I participated in biocontrol collection and release, monitoring, weed control, revegetation of native plant communities and improving trail systems. This job helped me gain an understanding about nature and conservation of land as well as conceptualizing managing vegetation on land. I gained the ability to interact and communicate with professionals in their field, and work with others as this was a job that required teamwork and communication with every crew member. I gained mapping and GPS skills. Overall, this job exposed me to processes involved in land management and strengthened my communication and leadership skills that will help me thrive in any work environment.
Fitness Desk Worker, 08/2016
to Current
Whitman College – 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla,
WA 99362
I am in charge of regulating the people that enter the gym. This involves communicating with clients and answering any questions they have in regards to the equipment, basic information regarding the gym and simply being a friendly and helpful resource for them as they enter and exit the fitness facility. The position also requires light cleaning and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the gym. Staying on top of laundry, making sure all machines are in good working condition and helping clients with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone. This job requires knowledge of the facility, communication skills and a dedication to the success of the facility.