Wyatt Zerlang
Kneeland
Summary
Hands-on engineering student with real-world experience reading plans, working with measurements, and turning designs into built structures. Background in construction, event safety leadership, and coaching has built strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Brings a practical understanding of how designs function in the field, a strong focus on safety, and a reliable, detail-oriented approach well suited for a civil engineering internship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
L1 Crossfit Coach
Lost Coast Crossfit
Eureka
06.2025 - Current
- Coached individuals and groups, emphasizing proper movement, safety, and steady improvement.
- Adapted workouts based on athletes’ abilities and communicated clear, practical feedback.
- Kept classes organized, on schedule, and safe.
Assistant Tack and Cross Country Coach
Eureka High School
Eureka
08.2024 - Current
- Designed training programs for cross country athletes at Eureka High School.
- Coordinated team practices to enhance training schedules and efficiency.
- Mentored student-athletes in skill enhancement and competition tactics.
- Communicated regularly with parents about athlete progress and team goals.
- Fostered team culture through motivational activities and events.
- Evaluated athlete performance, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
Apprentice Carpenter
Zerlang's Construction
Eureka
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted with the construction and installation of residential and commercial structures by working directly from technical drawings and plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to lay out work accurately and maintain proper alignment and structural integrity.
- Gained hands-on experience turning design drawings into finished structures using precise measurements and spatial reasoning.
- Applied basic engineering concepts such as load support, material behavior, and alignment during construction tasks.
Head of Security
Humboldt Crabs Baseball
Arcata
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Led game-day security for large public events, ensuring the safety of players, staff, and spectators.
- Supervised and coordinated security staff, assigning roles and responding quickly to on-site issues.
- Identified potential risks and made real-time decisions to keep operations running safely and smoothly.
- Communicated effectively with team management, event staff, and emergency services while following safety procedures and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Eureka High School
Eureka, CA06-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Technical drawing
- Structural analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Reading schematics
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
L1 Crossfit Coach
Lost Coast Crossfit
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Tack and Cross Country Coach
Eureka High School
08.2024 - Current
Head of Security
Humboldt Crabs Baseball
06.2022 - 08.2025
Apprentice Carpenter
Zerlang's Construction
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
High School Diploma -
Eureka High School