Workamper® Resume

Updated February 24, 2012

Keith Williams

Goal

A part-time for-pay or volunteer position in which I can contribute to my employer's goals by utilizing my skills, knowledge, education, and past experiences to the maximum extent possible and which will be enjoyable. (Note: This does not have to be an RV, camper, or vacation related position.)

Available for service beginning May, 2012.

Competencies

• Understand and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices
• Handyman (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)
• Computers (user classes, problem resolution, basic operation through web site design and launch)
• Project management
• Public speaking
• Travel arrangements and participation, including international
• Interacting with people at all levels (congenial, helpful)
• Driving: cars and trucks, including semitrucks (also airplanes!)
• Operating machines (heavy equipment, tractors, tools, etc.)
• Sailing experience (limited)

Interests

I have interest and knowledge in the following areas and could give presentations or classes on these subjects:

• Local geology, wildlife, plants, (after a bit of training and study)
• Astronomy (can supply NexStar 80 computer-guided telescope)
• Kites (building or flying, including stunt flying)
• Travel (US or international)
• Computer (basic use, classes, problem resolution, Internet, website development)
• Sport aviation (homebuilt aircraft, EAA, "Oshkosh")
• China, Russia, international travel in general

Workamping Experience

Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway, Silverhill, AL (November and December, 2011) (I characterize this resort as a mini theme park based on railroads.)

• Fabricated parts for steam engine grate in machine shop
• Determined parts needed and replaced muffler on diesel-powered track hoe
• Performed daily inspection and preventative maintenance on gasoline-engine-powered 7.5-inch gauge railway
• Served as engineer and conductor on above train
• Helped manage groups of up to 200 elementary school children as they visited various areas of the park and road the trains
• Served as platform guard to maintain orderliness and efficiently load and unload over a thousand guests in one day
• My wife helped decorate for Christmas and served as refreshment room host and server.
• Invited to return

Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, Riverdale, ND (June and July, 2006)

• Guided visitors on tours of the hatchery
• Performed trail and bridge maintenance using "Mule," hand tools, and Bobcat skid-steering loader
• Performed minor repairs
• Assisted biologists with the hatching and rearing process
• Mowed lawn
• Made runs to the Post Office
• Reported time as required
• Eligible for reemployment!

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, Yuma, AZ (January through March, 2005)

• Helped maintain and improve the Refuge through various projects using power and hand woodworking and mechanic's tools and operating heavy equipment
  - Selected projects, defined by staff, compatible with my interests and capabilities
  - Established priorities and worked independently
  - Determined, specified, and requested materials required
  - Reported time as required
  
• Greeted and assisted visitors at the Visitor's Center
• Lead and interpreted hikes on desert trails
• Spearheaded effort which resulted in Imperial NWR receiving a Workamper News Employer of the Year Honorable Mention
• Eligible for reemployment!

Lakeside Village Mobilehome and RV Park, DeLand, FL (Dec, 2001, through March, 2002)

• Maintained and repaired electric, water, and sewer (septic tank) systems as required in a 52 site commercial park
• Established own work priorities
• Selected and purchased needed supplies, repair parts, and tools
• Greeted park visitors and provided park info
• Assisted new arrivals in finding site, parking rig, arranging mail, etc.
• Maintained lawn and landscaping
• Selected and directed the work activities of service suppliers (tree service, plumbing, and septic tank)
• Invited to return the following year!

Toro County Park, Salinas, CA, (Monterey County) a day-use park (Jan-Mar, 2001)

• Opened/Closed park, picked up trash, cleaned restrooms, raked leaves, painted fence
• Repaired plumbing, repaired playground equipment
• Collected trash, operated engine-powered hydraulic trash compactor
• Operated dump truck and pickup trucks
• Supervised court-referred worker
• Eligible for reemployment!

Other Experience

Winter, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

• Facilitated weekly computer help sessions and conducted classes on specific programs (OpenOffice.org, Picasa)
• Assisted residents in solving email, wi-fi, and other computer problems
• Arranged talent and MCed programs at the park's major social events

2000-Present

• Website creation
• Part-time flight instructor
• Part-time semi-truck driver: local and regional, flat beds and vans (2000)

1978-1999 Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA (retired September, 1999) (aviation electronics)

• Contracts; International Marketing; Project Manager; Product Manager

1964-1978 E. F. Johnson Co., Waseca, MN, Coral Gables, FL, and Clear Lake, IA (two-way radio systems)

• Product Management; Systems Engineer; Development Engineer

Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, 1964
• Chinese Language Course, Yale University Institute of Far Eastern Languages, 1959

Authorizations

• Iowa Commercial Drivers License, Class A, with motorcycle, tanker, and double/triple-bottom endorsements
• Commercial Pilot plus Certified Flight Instructor
• Commercial and Amateur Radio Operator
• Certification to operate farm tractor with boom mower and backhoe with loader by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Preferred Conditions

• Full hook up (water, electric, sewer) site supplied, or sufficient pay to rent same.(Have 35' fifth-wheel trailer with three slide-outs.)
• Winter temperature highs in 60s and 70s (warmer is not better!), and infrequent lows not lower than 26.
• Availability of wi-fi (preferred!) or other means of frequently connecting to the Internet.
• Availability: As agreed
• Opportunity to work or play on the water would be a plus.
• Camp Host position would be of great interest.
• Operating or working with machines (the bigger the better!) or helping with computers or any form of website work would also be of interest.
• Variety of duties and tasks, the more unusual the better. (Don't be afraid to ask; I love learning and adventure!)
• Volunteer position in a not-for-profit setting preferred to commercial operation, but will consider all opportunities to serve.

Comments

• Will be accompanied by my wife. She doesn't share my enthusiasm for "work" but is available for occasional light hosting, office work, store operations, flower tending, greeting people, etc.
• We are honest, punctual, reliable, non-smokers, and might have a glass of wine with dinner.
• You are encouraged to contact a previous supervisor:
  Sue McDonald, at sue_mcdonald@fws.gov
  
• Additional references upon request

Photos

Visiting Grand Teton National Park, October, 2004.

Pat & Keith enjoying an afternoon off duty in Pacific Grove, CA. March, 2001.

 Keith & Pat at the entrance to their Winter, 2005, assignment. (February, 2005)