Kevin Walsh Resume
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Kevin Walsh Resume

Kevin Joseph Walsh
133 Wildwood Rd #117
Newport, NC 28570
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Education

Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Management
Concentration: Park and Recreation Management
Minor: Criminal Justice
Graduation Date: May 2020

Related Coursework
Leadership and Group Dynamics Expedition Leadership Recreation Resource Management America’s National Parks Administration of Leisure Services Wildland Firefighting
Career Development Inclusive Recreation Leisure Service Marketing
Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Service Management

Professional Experience

Assistant County Ranger
40 hours per week
NC Forest Service Carteret County, NC August 2020 - Present
Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance. Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning. Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters. Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting. Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA and 4-H.

Server/Bartender
20-35 hours per week
Makoto's Restaurant Boone, NC October 2019 - August 2020
Started as Dishwasher, Promoted to Server and Bartender. Work directly with customers taking orders in person and on the phone. Make and Serve drinks to customers at the bar. Manage a fast paced environment serving customers. Work alongside other employees effectively as a team.

Water Sports Instructor/Counselor
100 hours per week
Camp Laurel South Casco, ME May 2019 - August 2019
Member of a team which prepared the facilities and property for the summer. Boat and Jet Ski Driver, including boat maintenance. In-cabin Counselor for 13-15 year old boys. Instructed children between the ages of 6-15 in water skiing, wakeboarding, wake skating, and knee boarding.

Security Officer/Counter Terrorist Financing Associate/Social Media Manager
40 hours per week
SightSpan INC. Mooresville, NC May 2016 - August 2017
Performed security and enforcement duties at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Analyzed flagged bank accounts for suspicious activity. Handled private, secure banking information of many individuals. Executed “look back programs” for US Banking clients, reviewing bank transactions looking for suspicious or illicit client transactions. Maintained Sightspan Inc. social media pages. Enhanced Customer Service Experience.

Court Manager
12-25 hours per week
Charlotte Hornets NBA Basketball Team October 2015 - April 2016
Assisted away team coaches with warming up NBA players. Worked directly with high profile NBA Players and appeared on TV and Cable Stations. Sustained a clean and safe court during games. Provided help in packing equipment away after games.

Line Cook
25-70 hours per week
Cookout Boone, NC and Denver, NC June 2015 - May 2018
Served quality food in a fast and efficient manner. Instructed new employees regarding new positions in the kitchen. Preserved cleanliness and stocked food in the kitchen. Enhanced Customer Service Experience.

Property Maintenance Associate
20-30 hours per week
Southern Clover Properties LLC Mooresville, NC May 2013 - May 2016
Managed physical stability and appearance of multiple commercial and residential properties. Worked with multiple tenants to address repairs and issues in a cost effective manner. Learned about specialized tools and working with hands.

Lifeguard
40 hours per week
YMCA Davidson, NC May 2013 - August 2014
Looked after patrons in the pool area and managed the pool area itself. Became fully trained in CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen.

Certifications

FEMA IS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System
FEMA IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
FEMA IS-00200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
FEMA IS-00800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
North Carolina Unarmed Guard License
Appalachian State / Outward Bound Outdoor Leadership Course (May 2018)
National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130 Firefighter Training
National Wildfire Coordinating Group L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline

Skills

GPS Software
Fire Suppression and Behavior
Recreational Programming
Microsoft Software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Customer Service
Outdoor Leadership
Group Dynamics
Knowledge of Environmental Rules

Volunteer Work

Special Olympics 2012- 2016
Basketball Coach
Swim Coach
President of school club Project Unify which engaged students with the athletes.
Hunger and Health Coalition 2016-2020
Chop wood for those in need in the local area.
Annually pack meals which are shipped to third world countries.
Grace Lutheran Church Boone, NC 2016-2020
Bi-Annual outdoor clean up.
Multiple fundraisers throughout the year to support the church.
First Presbyterian Church Boone, NC 2016-2020
Weekly setup and breakdown of chairs and tables for dinner for the families.

Clubs/Affiliations

Park Ranger Society
Recreation Management Association
North Carolina Recreation and Park Association