Parker Palen
Denver,CO
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Uber
09.2023 - Current
- Effectively employ advanced driving techniques to enhance efficiency while calmly managing any unexpected situations or delays
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Guest Service Associate
Towne Park
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Assist customers into the facility, provide a gracious sense of arrival, and help direct traffic
- Promote good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer service with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
- Welcomed and acknowledged guests with smile, eye contact, and friendly verbal greeting using guest's name, boosting overall guest satisfaction scores 14%.
Seasonal Maintenance Technician
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, cabins & yurts, guest houses, campsites, picnic areas, trials, etc
- Operated and performed routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment
- Hiked countless miles with a chainsaw on my shoulders so I could ensure they had a safe and accessible hike
- Responsible for hauling literal tons of material from Golden Gate Canyon to the Centennial Recycling Center in a safe yet timely manner
Facility Maintenance Technician
Colorado Academy
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed facility maintenance and repair duties necessary to maintain campus facilities in exceptional condition, includes a variety of mechanical, electrical and maintenance activities
- Performed building maintenance and repair work as assigned by supervisor
- Check equipment on a regular basis and kept equipment clean and operating well
- Diagnose and correct facility and equipment problems and oversee outside contractor work if utilized to correct problems
- Show up to work at 2am on Snow days to Snow plow, giving parents a better morning if school wasn't cancelled that day
Education
Bachelors - Environmental Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Parks and Natural Resources
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2020
Skills
- ArcGIS proficiency
- Trailer hauling
- Highly respected Interpretive Guide
- Prescribed burns
- Grant proposal writing
- Water quality testing
- Heavy machinery operation: Chainsaw, skid loader, remote controlled skid loader, excavator, auger, Toro Sand Pro (baseball field maintenance), Toro Groundsmaster 5900 (soccer complex mower)
Accomplishments
- Soil Bulk Density & Particle Density Sampling
- Moisture Content Analysis
- Water Quality Testing
- Heavy Machinery Operation (excavator, skid loader, remote controlled skid steer, auger, Toro Sand Pro)
- Trailer Hauling & Equipment Maintenance
- Grant Proposal Writing
- Microsoft Office Certified
- Prescribed Burns Experience
- Former Certified Interpretive Guide
Certification
Microsoft Office Certified
CPR
Lifeguard
Timeline
Driver
Uber
09.2023 - Current
Guest Service Associate
Towne Park
10.2022 - 09.2023
Seasonal Maintenance Technician
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
05.2022 - 10.2022
Facility Maintenance Technician
Colorado Academy
10.2021 - 04.2022
Microsoft Office Certified
CPR
Lifeguard
Bachelors - Environmental Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Applied Science - Parks and Natural Resources
Kirkwood Community College
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