Ellis Ysla Battrell
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Special Events Coordinator attentive to unique requirements of each event and particular challenges of different venues. Excels in staying on top of multiple timelines with strong schedule management and prioritization skills. Manages planning and execution with organized approach.
Smart professional with capability to determine musical tastes of clients and spin appropriate songs with finesse and excitement. Driven Disc Jockey with the know-how to get people dancing at all types of events, including festivals, shows, weddings, fundraisers, company parties and fundraisers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Event Coordinator
California Department Of Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on permit application statuses, addressing concerns, and offering guidance where needed.
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges, optimizing space usage and enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
- Create special event calendars and informational documents for various branches within the parks department for access to events throughout parks
- Formulate vendor lists including wedding planners, musicians, rental companies and other vendors
- Communicate and coordinate walkthroughs with park visitors
- Implemented systematic approaches to managing high volumes of incoming applications through effective workload distribution among team members while maintaining quality standards.
Senior Park Aide
California Department Of Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated emergency situations quickly; provided timely responses with appropriate resources when needed.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, ensuring successful community engagement.
- Improved park safety by conducting regular inspections of trails other amenities.
- Greeted campers and assisted in assigning campsites and park fees
- Accounted all camp related fees at the end of the day; performed book keeping at the end of each shift
- Supervise park aides and assist in any questions other employees have with fees and camping computing system
Outdoor Education Instructor
Pali Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety. - Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants. - Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival. - Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities. - Taught variety of classes including science focused courses - Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity. - Stayed in cabin on site and assisted in cafeteria - Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Facilitated meaningful connections between students and nature with immersive outdoor experiences tailored to individual interests and abilities.
Park Aide
California Department of Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed Visitor service duties - Handled park and visitor fees - Greeted visitors and campers at entrance of SRA - Did various maintenance and interpretive projects around campground
Budtender
Heart Of Humboldt
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in a fast-paced environment.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
- Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Extraction Technician
Bear Extraction House
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for quality control of cannabis oil cartridges; assembling, cleaning, inspecting, filling, sorting, debris removal
- Careful and precise handling of extracts both in cartridges and jars
- Responsible for post production packaging, organizing and placing of various stickers
- Packaged and sorted different cannabis extracts, extreme care applied when handling
- Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness in lab environment
Processing Associate
Humboldt Farms
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for cleaning and organizing of tools and containers for various cannabis products
- Bucked cannabis after going through intake
- Performed vehicle maintenance
- Operated B-Bud machine and assembled, cleaned pieces of machine
- Assisted Intake Specialist weighing and categorizing incoming cannabis
Driver
Humboldt Farms
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Responsible for transportation of various cannabis products throughout the state
- Responsible for transporting large amounts of money from dispensaries to distribution center + in charge of invoices and certificates of analysis
- Communicated directly and frequently with management of company, farmers, distributors, dispensaries and other employees of companies
- Proficient in Slack and online communication regarding orders
- Worked directly with distribution center, both loading and checking product based on metric and other paperwork
- Worked 10hr + days, gained awareness of nature of cannabis industry and problems within the communication sector of industry
Temp Worker
Dark Staffing Solutions
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Temp work at Eel River Organics, LIV Emerald, Altum Mind, Humboldt Farms and various farms throughout Humboldt County
- Performed majority of work in the processing department; bucking, b-bud machine, farm work
- Performed facility upkeep at Humboldt Farm; cleaned entire facility, restocked inventory and reported directly to operations manager
- Worked for several different cannabis companies and worked directly underneath management
Park Aide
California Department Of Parks And Recreation
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Summer 2019 & 2020
- Worked in front kiosk of state park; welcomed and engaged visitors whether camping or visiting
- Provided written and verbal knowledge of the park and amenities, as well as surrounding areas and activities to do
- Responsible for maintaining safety throughout the park; created various informational signs on safety and integrity of the park
- Maintained good knowledge of park amenities and rules to enthusiastically market facilities and services.
- Handled all campground fees including cash and checks; Accounted for all campground fees and recorded financial information every shift
Restoration Crew Member
Redwood Community Action Agency
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for removing various non-native invasive species from various wetlands surrounding Humboldt Bay
- Proficient in use and maintenance of hand tools and heavy machinery
- Operated semi-amphibious tilling machine; extremely large and dangerous piece of machinery
- Worked closely in team setting, relied on constant communication about work area and potential safety issues
- Worked in various difficult landscapes; marsh, forest, snowy mountain sides
Historical Interpreter
Bureau Of Land Management|Piedras Blancas Light Station
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided two hour tours of the light station and the grounds
- Organized large groups of tourists and managed volunteer guides on tour days; handled and accounted all fees associated with visitation of the lightstation
- Performed trail maintenance on entire trail system throughout grounds, proficient in landscaping and hand tools
- Lead multiple maintenance projects on historically significant buildings on grounds
- Engaged in and created community outreach programs including flyers, presentations and advertisement of tours
- Read and learned historical knowledge of both the lightstation, surrounding areas and california history
AmeriCorps Team Member
Americorps & California Dept. Of Parks And Recreation
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Constructed 2+ miles of trail leading to new visitor center
- Installation of 15ft + pedestrian bridge
- Constructed rock - steps using various machinery and hand tools; Punjar, Bosch Hammer, Chisel, Pulaski, Grip Hoist System
- Camped for majority of 2+ months, experienced severe weather conditions
- Worked in a small group, needed to develop team communication and problem solving
- Worked alongside CDPR
AmeriCorps Team Member
American Conservation Experience, CDPR, Napa Land Trust, Etc.
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Garrapata State Park : Trail construction & maintenance, step construction, rock drainage installation, rock shaping (Oct'17)
- Oceano Dunes SVRA: Dune Restoration, invasive species removal, native seed collection, planting (Nov'18- Dec.'18)
- Monterey State Beach: Dune and beach restoration, beach clean up, invasive species removal (Jan'18- Feb '18)
- Napa Valley Land Trust: Invasive plant removal (multiple locations), wooden stair construction, trail maintenance (Apr.'18- May'18)
- Ventana Wilderness: Brushed and cleared 2+ miles of trail, invasive removal, tree removal (April 2018)
- Proficient in hand tools, small machinery, forestry techniques, trail maintenance, conservation techniques; worked closely with various state and federal agencies
AmeriCorps Team Member
American Conservation Experience & S.W.I.T.C
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Assigned to complete trail and bridges for Sinkyone Wilderness Inter Tribal Council
- Complete construction of trail for pedestrian and horseback access
- Installed 2 20ft + bridges for horseback access, worked closely with DPR from Sacramento
- Installed 12-8ft by 8ft wood & steel retaining walls throughout the trail
- Gained experience using: Punjar, Grip Hoist system, Shovel, McCloud, Ax, Pulaski, Hammer, Hand Saw and various other hand tools
- Lived on site for 3+ months; extreme weather conditions
- Lived and worked closely with group of 6-8 other workers
Apprentice Carpenter
MendIt Services
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Learned how to use various small power, hand and measuring tools
- Learned various techniques on wood working, drywall installation and other carpentry skills
- Majority of work performed was wood cutting and finishing
- Organized and took care of various tools within the shop, perform maintenance on tools
Cashier & Cook
Chuck Wagon Restaurant
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed cash register, phone calls and online orders
- Cash handling skills.
- Arranged orders for customers
- Cooked various food items and prepared beverages
- Fast paced work environment
Busser & Server
Hackney's on Harms
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Began bussing tables: clearing off the table, sanitizing, replacing dirty silverware
- Worked in kitchen preparing dishes and cleaning dishes, operated large industrial dishwasher
- Promoted to Host and Server duties; took orders, made drinks and handled tips at end of shift
Camp Counselor
Wilmette Park District
06.2009 - 06.2016
- Camp Counselor at two different camps: Jr Day Camp & Great Gilson Day Camp for 7 summers
- Supervised ground of 7-10 campers, ages ranged from 2nd grade up to 8th grade
- I was partially Assistant Camp Director at Great Gilson for a period of time and I was in charge of Administrative duties
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to the supervisor
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business and Management
Oakton Community College
Skokie, ILNo Degree - Digital Arts
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL05.2015
Certification in Permaculture Design - Permaculture Design
Quail Springs Permaculture
Santa Barbara, CA10.2015
High School Diploma -
New Trier High School
Winnetka, IL05.2013
Skills
- Professionally DJing since November 2021; self taught Knowledgeable on sound lighting equipment set up
- Played at over 10 different venues; paid for playing, setting up sound and lighting
- Performed at various Festivals, weddings, fundraisers and more special events
- Studied and gained certification in Permaculture design through Quail Springs Permaculture School
- Studied and gained skills in Natural Home Building
- Proficient in all hand tools, landscaping equipment and other various outdoor machinery
- Extensive customer service, accounting and money handling experience
- Extensive outdoor construction and conservation experience; exposed to various state and federal agencies and their methods of environmental conservation
- Program Scheduling
- Social Media Promotion
- Entertainment Booking
- Vendor negotiation
- Basic Carpentry
- Environmental education
- Team Building Facilitation
- Backpacking expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Permaculture Design Certification, Quail Springs Permaculture, 10/01/15
- Natural Home Building Course, Ashevillage, 11/01/15
- Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED, 11/08/23
Timeline
Special Event Coordinator
California Department Of Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - Current
Senior Park Aide
California Department Of Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - Current
Outdoor Education Instructor
Pali Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
Park Aide
California Department of Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 09.2023
Budtender
Heart Of Humboldt
05.2022 - 12.2022
Extraction Technician
Bear Extraction House
01.2022 - 05.2022
Processing Associate
Humboldt Farms
05.2021 - 08.2021
Driver
Humboldt Farms
01.2021 - 06.2021
Temp Worker
Dark Staffing Solutions
09.2020 - 01.2021
Restoration Crew Member
Redwood Community Action Agency
10.2019 - 03.2020
Park Aide
California Department Of Parks And Recreation
06.2019 - 09.2020
Historical Interpreter
Bureau Of Land Management|Piedras Blancas Light Station
06.2018 - 05.2019
AmeriCorps Team Member
Americorps & California Dept. Of Parks And Recreation
02.2018 - 04.2018
AmeriCorps Team Member
American Conservation Experience, CDPR, Napa Land Trust, Etc.
10.2017 - 02.2018
AmeriCorps Team Member
American Conservation Experience & S.W.I.T.C
07.2017 - 10.2017
Apprentice Carpenter
MendIt Services
01.2017 - 04.2017
Cashier & Cook
Chuck Wagon Restaurant
06.2016 - 10.2016
Busser & Server
Hackney's on Harms
04.2016 - 10.2016
Camp Counselor
Wilmette Park District
06.2009 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business and Management
Oakton Community College
No Degree - Digital Arts
Illinois State University
Certification in Permaculture Design - Permaculture Design
Quail Springs Permaculture
High School Diploma -
New Trier High School
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