Work Wanted Resume: Tom and Jan Clark
by Tom Clark
(Burnet, Tx)
Experienced RVers
Work Camping Couple
Seeking Seasonal Workamper Positions
Objective: We are a work camping couple seeking seasonal workamper positions for FHU and monetary compensation. We would consider something long-term if the right position came along in managing a campground resort property. We are experienced RVers and are happiest in the great outdoors and can travel anywhere in the United States and Canada.
Summary: EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS! Tom is a retired business owner, a proven management professional with 30+ year’s experience, with a strong track record of achievement in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. We have been involved in camp hosting management for last eight years. We are a happy fun loving couple who love traveling, hiking, wildlife and fishing. We are an enthusiastic hardworking capable pair that works well together or independently as well as a team member to insure quality service. Highly skilled in computer technologies and software programs.
Background: Tom recently sold his business interest we owned for eight years in "dba" Lake Buchanan Adventures Inc. - An outdoor education and recreation company. We're in the business of providing fun & offering a wide array of services to accommodate guests during their stay at the Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park.
Designed and implemented goals for economic impact, park development strategies, financial goals, service expectations, pricing models and programs. Guided kayaking tours, pontoon boat rentals, planning and executing event schedules, operating a summer food concession stand, providing land based activities that included geocaching, nature hikes, and birding tours.
Partner agencies LCRA and TPWD - Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Nature Park just outside Burnet, Texas. Please feel free to contact David Whatley, Director of Texas Park Operations for the LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) for reference (512) 473-3200 or 1-800-776-5272. Website: http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com or http://www.lcra.org.
A majority of Tom's career was in marketing and sales. CEO of a successful software company managing all aspects of the business operation including sales, vendor/supplier relationships, pricing, employee considerations, marketing and advertising, all P&L responsibilities.
Janet has assisted visitors of all ages while working for Lake Buchanan Adventures. Jan's specialty is assisting visitors by looking up local area information and helping solve lodging and campsite problems. We are ethical, hard working, professional team players and take pride in our work. Typical park hosting duties coupled with our management experience.
• Greet campers, answer their questions and orient them to the park and region.
• Understanding and able to explain (not enforce) park rules and regulations to campers.
• Being accessible to campers for comments and complaints.
• Assist with the campground reservation system and bookkeeping.
• Assist with campground maintenance: pick up litter, clean campsites after guests check out, replenish rest room supplies and assist in keeping the bathrooms clean.
• Set example for others by keeping our host site clean and neat.
• Other projects or assignments based on park need utilizing our skills and experience.
Together we bring a wealth of experience: excellent customer service skills, friendly and energetic professional image, exceptional written and verbal communication, ability to work in fast paced settings and meet deadlines coupled with unparalleled office, computer and software knowledge.
Remarks: Jan and I are looking forward to having a great time exploring our beautiful country, meeting new people, and experiencing new adventures. We are ethical, hard working, professional team players and take pride in our work. We will be happy to provide you with our career resumes and personal references, upon request. We hope that you will consider us to be a part of your team. Thank you!
Please contact us at tomandjanclark@gmail.com or 512-756-9911.