Stanley Radke
Bloomington
Summary
Dedicated Ride Operator with strong mechanical troubleshooting and safety monitoring skills. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction and ensure safety compliance in high-traffic environments.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Ride Operator
Bear Power
Colton, CA
01.2020 - 05.2026
- Operated amusement rides, ensuring safety compliance and guest satisfaction.
- Monitored ride operations, quickly addressing mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing visitor experiences and promoting repeat attendance.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures for various rides.
- Conducted regular inspections of rides, identifying maintenance needs and coordinating repairs with the technical team.
Ride Operator
Helm and Sons Amusements
Colton, CA
02.2000 - 01.2020
- Implemented efficiency improvements in ride queue management, optimizing guest flow during peak hours.
- Led team meetings to discuss operational challenges and share best practices among staff members.
- Developed training materials for onboarding programs, enhancing consistency in ride operation standards across the team.
- Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
- Enhanced rider experience by enforcing safety procedures and providing clear instructions.
- Operated variety of amusement park rides and monitored passenger safety and comfort.
- Conducted daily inspections of amusement park rides to verify functionality and safety.
- Monitored passengers and ride operations and enforced safety regulations.
- Inspected and maintained amusement park ride equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Ride Operator
CTS
Colton, CA
03.1983 - 02.2000
- Adapted quickly to new ride assignments, learning proper operation techniques efficiently to minimize downtime between shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe ride area for guests.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm throughout long hours and challenging work conditions, fostering positive guest experiences.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing guest concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
- Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
- Operated rides and attractions according to written guidelines to reduce injuries.
- Assisted in maintenance and inspection of ride equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Fostered communication between ride operators and other amusement park personnel to support operations.
- Trained new ride operators on safety procedures and ride operations.
- Coordinated with maintenance team to report and resolve equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
- Ensured safe operation of rides, enhancing guest satisfaction by rigorously adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained new recreation attendants on safety procedures and customer service tactics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medicine Hat High School
Medicine Hat, Alberta, CanadaSkills
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Safety monitoring
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Ride set up
- Ride operations
- Operations monitoring
- Safety reporting
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Ride Operator
Bear Power
01.2020 - 05.2026
Ride Operator
Helm and Sons Amusements
02.2000 - 01.2020
Ride Operator
CTS
03.1983 - 02.2000
High School Diploma -
Medicine Hat High School