Eric Patterson
Eric Robert Patterson
109 Bobwhite Trail
Seguin, TX 78155 US
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Education
Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX United States
Bachelor's Degree Dec. 2016
Major: Public History Minor: Art History
Work Experience
Down Home Ranch
October 2018-March 2019
20250 FM 619, ELGIN, TX 78621
Provides coverage in the residential environment as needed and as assigned by the Program Manager
Coordinates necessary grocery shopping activities
Assists with meal preparation and ensures that meals are prepared
Assists with financial planning and management for individuals serviced
Completes household routines such as waking up residents, prepping breakfast, ensuring chores are complete, etc.
Ensures maintenance of household is completed
Provides transportation and ensures vehicles are clean and well-kept
Understands individual service planning and person-centered planning process
Promotes health and wellness of all individuals supported
Is familiar with and carries out the organizational mission
Is aware of the requirement for documentation, and is able to manage these requirements effectively
Enhances the ability for individual to lead a self-determined life by proving the support and information necessary to build self-esteem, assertiveness and to make decisions
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices to respond to individual’s needs, desires and interest
Attends staff meetings, workshops and trainings
Willing to better understand the diverse challenges that are faced by individuals with IDD including: community supports, building relationships, and open communication
Reads and comply with all requirements and duties as outlined in staff training, in the Policies and Procedures for Intermediate Care Facilitate/ Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) and Home and Community Based Services (HCS) at Down Home Ranch and in the Employee Handbook
Performs other duties as assigned
Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Interp Park Ranger
April-October 2018
10 Lakeshore Drive Boulder City, Nevada 89005 United States
-Conducted formal and informal ranger chat
- Roved in the park and outreaching to visitors
- Was a front hand representative for the NPS
- Trained in Operational Leadership, CPR and First Aid.
- Familiarized myself with the Western National Parks Association register.
- Composed weekly reports for my personal accomplishments and also the Interp division.
- Represented the NPS at the World Ranger Day at Red Rock and also Water Safety Days within the park.
- Attended the Las Vegas Science Expo providing pamphlets and taught the public about what Lake Mead has to offer.
Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
Feb-April 2018
Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
1865 E US Highway 90
Seguin,Tx
United States
-Worked with school groups teaching them about nature. Involving them to work as a team to complete a task. Such as having them geocache, testing the waters and understanding it to be safe water or polluted water. Mentored them and providing them with interest in nature.
Millworks Inventory Associate
Oct.- Dec. 2017
McCoys Building Supply Millworks
3194 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132 United States
-Assisted in conducting security counts.
-Entered and tracked product information to maintain accurate records.
-Operated forklifts and performed daily inspections and while maintaining service logs.
Volunteer Park Ranger
June- Sept. 2017
Big Bend National Park
PO Box 129 Big Bend National Park, TX 79834-0129 Lajitas, TX 79852 United States
-Conducted professional guided tours in several areas throughout Big Bend
-Demonstrated extensive historical and environmental knowledge relevant to Big Bend
-Operated Visitors Centers single-handedly while providing practical information and conducting cash transactions, opening and closing the centers, and assisting with Junior Ranger Programs.
Seasonal Cart Crew Member
Mar. 2013 -June 2016
The Bandit Golf Club
6019 FM 725 New Braunfels, TX 78132 United States
-Welcomed the public to the golf course.
-Cleaned and waxed golf carts every day so they were ready for the public.
-Lineup carts for each day and tournaments.
Seasonal Park Ranger
June-Aug. 2016
John Redmond Reservoir
John Redmond Lake Office 1565 Embankment Road SW Burlington, KS 66839 US
-Worked on various maintenance assignments throughout the park such as water safety checks, tree trimming, piezomenter readings, and prescribed tree burns.
-Filled out incident reports while working with local law enforcement.
-Patrolled campsites and other areas of the park.
Interpretation Intern
May- Aug. 2015
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
3027 East South Street Lincoln City, IN 47552 United States
-Provided interpretive talks and demonstrations for visitors through reenacting farm and ranch work.
- Assisted and operated the visitor center and gift shop, provided tours of the park, operated UTVs for job use.
-Worked with the Indiana Lincoln State Park nature center giving nature hikes and also teaching visitors about nature and animals within the area.
Eric Robert Patterson
109 Bobwhite Trail
Seguin, TX 78155 US
Mobile: ------------
Email: ------------
Education
Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX United States
Bachelor's Degree Dec. 2016
Major: Public History Minor: Art History
Work Experience
Down Home Ranch
October 2018-March 2019
20250 FM 619, ELGIN, TX 78621
Provides coverage in the residential environment as needed and as assigned by the Program Manager
Coordinates necessary grocery shopping activities
Assists with meal preparation and ensures that meals are prepared
Assists with financial planning and management for individuals serviced
Completes household routines such as waking up residents, prepping breakfast, ensuring chores are complete, etc.
Ensures maintenance of household is completed
Provides transportation and ensures vehicles are clean and well-kept
Understands individual service planning and person-centered planning process
Promotes health and wellness of all individuals supported
Is familiar with and carries out the organizational mission
Is aware of the requirement for documentation, and is able to manage these requirements effectively
Enhances the ability for individual to lead a self-determined life by proving the support and information necessary to build self-esteem, assertiveness and to make decisions
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices to respond to individual’s needs, desires and interest
Attends staff meetings, workshops and trainings
Willing to better understand the diverse challenges that are faced by individuals with IDD including: community supports, building relationships, and open communication
Reads and comply with all requirements and duties as outlined in staff training, in the Policies and Procedures for Intermediate Care Facilitate/ Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) and Home and Community Based Services (HCS) at Down Home Ranch and in the Employee Handbook
Performs other duties as assigned
Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Interp Park Ranger
April-October 2018
10 Lakeshore Drive Boulder City, Nevada 89005 United States
-Conducted formal and informal ranger chat
- Roved in the park and outreaching to visitors
- Was a front hand representative for the NPS
- Trained in Operational Leadership, CPR and First Aid.
- Familiarized myself with the Western National Parks Association register.
- Composed weekly reports for my personal accomplishments and also the Interp division.
- Represented the NPS at the World Ranger Day at Red Rock and also Water Safety Days within the park.
- Attended the Las Vegas Science Expo providing pamphlets and taught the public about what Lake Mead has to offer.
Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
Feb-April 2018
Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
1865 E US Highway 90
Seguin,Tx
United States
-Worked with school groups teaching them about nature. Involving them to work as a team to complete a task. Such as having them geocache, testing the waters and understanding it to be safe water or polluted water. Mentored them and providing them with interest in nature.
Millworks Inventory Associate
Oct.- Dec. 2017
McCoys Building Supply Millworks
3194 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132 United States
-Assisted in conducting security counts.
-Entered and tracked product information to maintain accurate records.
-Operated forklifts and performed daily inspections and while maintaining service logs.
Volunteer Park Ranger
June- Sept. 2017
Big Bend National Park
PO Box 129 Big Bend National Park, TX 79834-0129 Lajitas, TX 79852 United States
-Conducted professional guided tours in several areas throughout Big Bend
-Demonstrated extensive historical and environmental knowledge relevant to Big Bend
-Operated Visitors Centers single-handedly while providing practical information and conducting cash transactions, opening and closing the centers, and assisting with Junior Ranger Programs.
Seasonal Cart Crew Member
Mar. 2013 -June 2016
The Bandit Golf Club
6019 FM 725 New Braunfels, TX 78132 United States
-Welcomed the public to the golf course.
-Cleaned and waxed golf carts every day so they were ready for the public.
-Lineup carts for each day and tournaments.
Seasonal Park Ranger
June-Aug. 2016
John Redmond Reservoir
John Redmond Lake Office 1565 Embankment Road SW Burlington, KS 66839 US
-Worked on various maintenance assignments throughout the park such as water safety checks, tree trimming, piezomenter readings, and prescribed tree burns.
-Filled out incident reports while working with local law enforcement.
-Patrolled campsites and other areas of the park.
Interpretation Intern
May- Aug. 2015
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
3027 East South Street Lincoln City, IN 47552 United States
-Provided interpretive talks and demonstrations for visitors through reenacting farm and ranch work.
- Assisted and operated the visitor center and gift shop, provided tours of the park, operated UTVs for job use.
-Worked with the Indiana Lincoln State Park nature center giving nature hikes and also teaching visitors about nature and animals within the area.