Work History South West Security 02/2013 - present I am currently employed by South West Security. I perform interior and exterior patrols, maintain a detailed log of events, and ensure the general security of property.
National Park Service 06/2014 08/2014 I worked as an interpretive park ranger at Grand Canyon National Park on the south rim over the summer. I gave ranger programs about the geology of the park. I also co-led hikes and roved trails and worked in the visitors center where I helped visitors from all over the world and every walk of life.
US Army 02/2000 07/2004 and 07/2005 05/2009 Combat Engineer In the Army I was in a leadership position for over three years where I was in charge of 25 to 30 soldiers, and over two million dollars in equipment. I served three tours in Iraq where I helped build bridges, roads, and slipways; and successfully completed over 75 missions ranging from route and building clearance to bridge building and replacement.
Education Southern Utah University Bachelors of Science (expected spring 2015) Dixie State College Associates of Science Bear River High Diploma
Skills and Additional Information While in the Army I attended several schools and courses where I obtained many skills in leadership, wilderness survival, and first aid. I attended Combat Life Saver School, FBCB2 Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, and the German Schuetzenschnur Course. I have several years of leadership experience and great organizational skills. While at the Grand Canyon I gained experience in dealing with visitors and improving my people skills. I helped to lead hikes and gave ranger programs about geology. I also was trip leader for my EDGE project where I led a group of incoming freshmen on a camping trip for adventure orientation, where we went to Great Basin National Park and hiked Wheeler Peak. I always demonstrate good judgment for both time and resource management. I am very knowledgeable in wilderness survival, and have proficient skills in land navigation, primitive survival and first aid. I am Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED, I have also had classes on Leave No Trace. I am currently enrolled at Southern Utah University seeking a Bachelors degree in Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism with an emphasis in Natural Resource Recreation.