Sierra Schaefer

4982 S Ulster St. Denver, CO 80237 ♦ (385) 209-4269 ♦ sierraschaef24@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Park Ranger Training and Boating Safety Intern
September 2017- Present
40 hours/week
Key Results:
● Assisting with the training and development of Park Ranger Trainees
● Work independently and without supervision
● Entry and analysis of data
● Provide exceptional service to customers of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
● Organization of documents vital to the division
Division of Child and Family Services- Ogden, UT
Caseworker
May 2017- September 2017
40 hours/week
Key Results:
● Organized, facilitated, and supervised meetings with parents and children.
● Recorded, assessed, and present information for court hearings.
● Documented, recorded, and analysed case notes and occurrences on a daily basis.
● Assessed risk and respond accordingly.
● Managed client file plans in accordance with department policy.
Southern Utah University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences-Cedar City, UT
Office Assistant
September 2016 – April 2017
20 hours/week
Key Results:
● Organized all phases of project implementation: planning, application, and evaluation.
● Provided educational counseling opportunities for over 600 students.
● Prioritized internal and external departmental telecommunication.
● Performed scheduling resolution for four Department Managers.
● Managed departments file plan and correspondence.
Southern Utah University, Writing Center-Cedar City, UT
Writing Fellow
August 2015 – April 2017
12 hours/week
Key Results:
● Provided assistance and support to 16 students throughout all phases of the development
and production of research and term papers.
● Conducted and executes meetings in a way to effectively manage allocated time.
● Fostered and facilitates an academically influenced environment.
● Remained calm and diffuse moments of elevated emotion.
Southern Utah University Housing-Cedar City, UT
Resident Assistant
August 2015 – December 2016
20+hours/week
Key Results:
● Led more than 20 students in volunteer projects including; making packages for local
homeless people, park cleanups, and letter writing to deployed soldiers.
● Organized and implemented programming for 48 residents of a Learning Living
Community.
● Provided guidance and knowledge, both academically and personally, to over 50
students.
● Promoted the completion of assignments in a timely manner.
● Effectively diffused aggravated circumstances.
Quail Creek State Park-Hurricane, UT
Park Ranger Aide
February 2016 – September 2016, February 2017-April 2017
39 hours/week
Key Results:
● Provided communication within Park, and throughout the Sand Hollow State Park
Complex.
● Calmly and effectively managed emergency situations.
● Completion of projects without additional oversight.
● Prepared and maintained surrounding facilities.
● Supervised and trained new employees.
EDUCATION
May 2018- Masters of Public Administration
Southern Utah University- Cedar City, UT
April 2017-Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice
Minor in Outdoor Recreation in Parks, and Tourism
Southern Utah University- Cedar City, UT
December 2015-Associates of Science in General Studies
Southern Utah University- Cedar City, UT
ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● High oral and written communications skills to include interpersonal skills

● Adaptable, reliable and able to work under pressure
● Great organizational skills
● Practice with MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
● Knowledge of Google Programs (Drive, Docs., Sites)
● Training in conflict management and resolution
● Dedicated and goal oriented
● Highly motivated
● Strong leadership ability
● Works well in groups and teams

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

● Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center- Cedar City, UT (Blanket Tying)

● Primary Children’s Hospital – Salt Lake City, Utah (Stuffed animal drive)
● International volunteer Headquarters - Antigua, Guatemala (Orphanage)
● Best Friends Animal Sanctuary – Kanab, Utah