Rowan Parkes
Dorchester,ON
Summary
Dynamic and reliable student and Parks and Recreation Attendant with a proven track record at the Municipality of Thames Centre. Skilled in maintaining facilities and delivering exceptional customer service, I excel in teamwork and effective communication. Committed to ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences, I bring strong organizational abilities and a passion for community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks and Recreation Attendant
Municipality of Thames Centre
Dorchester, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
- Perform maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, pruning trees and shrubs, watering plants, raking leaves, and mulching.
- Trim or edge around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Handle setup, tear-down and operations of special events and functions.
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning restrooms throughout events.
- Assist in setting up the ice rink for events such as public skating sessions, hockey games and figure skating competitions.
Crew Member
A&W Canada
Dorchester, ON
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
Paper Carrier
Signpost
Dorchester, ON
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Exercised time management skills to deliver newspapers within pre-established timeframe.
- Adapt to specific delivery requests to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers, neighbors and others when completing paper route responsibilities to maintain positive relationships.
Referee
Dorchester Women's Recreation League
Dorchester, ON
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Refereeing a weekly women's recreational soccer league.
- Responsible for ensuring a timely start of each game.
- Responsible for keeping the game on pace and ensuring that the rules are being enforced and players are maintaining a safe playing environment.
- Started and stopped play in response to infractions, timeouts and other game occurrences.
Education
Police Foundations
Lambton College
Sarnia04-2027
High School Diploma -
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
Dorchester, ON06.2025
Skills
- Good Sportsmanship Abilities
- Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Punctual and Reliable
- Teamwork
Affiliations
Whitecaps London Soccer Club 2015 - 2025
Junior Optimist Club of Thames Centre April 2023 - April 2025 - Participating in community service activities
Junior Optimist Club of Thames Centre April 2023 - April 2025 - Participating in community service activities
Certification
• Standard First Aid & CPR /AED Level C - Intermediate - valid until September 2027
• valid G license
• Ontario Provincial Police Citizens Police Academy Certification - May 2025
• Canadian Firearms Safety Course - March 2024
• Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
• Ontario Soccer Small Sided Match Official Certification - March 2020
• Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License - July 2022
Timeline
Parks and Recreation Attendant
Municipality of Thames Centre
06.2024 - Current
Crew Member
A&W Canada
05.2023 - 06.2024
Referee
Dorchester Women's Recreation League
06.2022 - 09.2022
Paper Carrier
Signpost
11.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
Police Foundations
Lambton College