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Neil E  Tierney

Neil E Tierney

Eugene,,Oregon

Summary

Pleasant and dynamic Park Ranger aiming to apply experience in related roles. Determined and hardworking with passion for maintaining natural resources and customer service. Applying problem solving skills with quality service. Managed duties such as tree work, camping permits, trail projects and landscaping. Skilled operator of various of mechanical equipment. An adaptable skill base applied in a facilities role for an overseas diplomatic mission providing quality service for all visitors and staff.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work history

Volunteer

SHIFT Bicycle Store
Eugene, Oregon USA
01.2026 - Current
  • Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Collaborates with fellow mechanics for successful project completion.
  • Restores functionality to old donated bikes by repairing common mechanical problems.
  • Disassembles and reconstructs bikes for sale and donation.

Volunteer Driver and delivery

Meals on Wheels Oregon
Eugene, Lane County
01.2026 - Current
  • Demonstrates professionalism when dealing with clients, fostering positive relationships.
  • Provides reliable service.
  • Communicates effectively with customers and employer to confirm deliveries.
  • Keeps accurate records of all deliveries and relevant observations made during the day.

Senior Grounds Keeper

4 J Eugene School District
200 N Monroe Street Eugene., Oregon
06.2024 - 12.2024


  • Lead seasonal crew members.
  • Maintenance of Eugene public school grounds.
  • Controlled and monitored inventory of tools and mechanical equipment.
  • Operated tractors and horticultural machinery to safely transport goods and equipment.
  • Dug placement holes for new plantings and conditioned soil for optimum growth.
  • Scheduled daily, weekly and seasonal gardening tasks to organise workload.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Trades Assistant

US Embassy State Department
33 Nine Elms Lane London, UK
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make timely decisions.
  • Assisted Trades persons in plumbing, electrical and landscaping tasks.

Park Ranger

East Bay Regional Park District California, USA
2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland 94605, Alameda/Contra Costa counties
04.2005 - 02.2020

Operations and Maintenance duties:

  • Managed gardening and turf maintenance.
  • Installed irrigation and plumbing.
  • Repaired barb wire fencing.
  • Completed tree pruning and removals.
  • Contributed to trail grading and drainage repairs.
  • Designed irrigation and planting layouts.
  • Monitored grazing operations.
  • Leading volunteer/student groups for park maintenance.
  • Liaising with contractors for capital projects.
  • Administration duties/ acting supervisor.
  • Deterred vandalism and antisocial behaviour by providing high-profile park presence through daily patrols.
  • Operated light and heavy equipment, including trucks, ATVs, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, chippers, stump grinders and trailers.

Gardener

City and County of San Francisco
501 Stanyan Street SF CA 94117, San Francisco
12.1996 - 04.2005
  • Maintained garden areas in Botanical gardens.
  • Collaborated effectively with gardening teams to execute arboretum planting plans in long-term garden projects.
  • Operated mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and hedgers equipment to trim and mow grass and hedges to client specifications.
  • Managed overgrown garden beds, carrying out effective weeding and plant removal as required.
  • Installed and operated sprinkler systems to optimize irrigation resulting in improved lawn health and reducing water usage by 40%.
  • Planted multiple new trees and pruned established trees.

Education

MiG and ARC Welding

Laney Community College
Oakland, CA, USA
05.2009

Contractors License 930525

C27 Landscaping License
California
10.2008

Associate of Science - Landscape Degree in Design And Construction

City College San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, USA
05.2004

Mobile vertical 3a. Mobile Boom 3b. -

PAL Card. 2187462
08/2022 -

Level U -

PASMA 971564
08/2022 -

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Public Representation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Proficient Mechanical Skills
  • Carpentry
  • Welding
  • Plumbing
  • Horticultural Groundsman
  • Land Management
  • Vandalism Litter Prevention Strategies


Timeline

Volunteer

SHIFT Bicycle Store
01.2026 - Current

Volunteer Driver and delivery

Meals on Wheels Oregon
01.2026 - Current

Senior Grounds Keeper

4 J Eugene School District
06.2024 - 12.2024

Trades Assistant

US Embassy State Department
04.2022 - 10.2022

Park Ranger

East Bay Regional Park District California, USA
04.2005 - 02.2020

Gardener

City and County of San Francisco
12.1996 - 04.2005

MiG and ARC Welding

Laney Community College

Contractors License 930525

C27 Landscaping License

Associate of Science - Landscape Degree in Design And Construction

City College San Francisco

Mobile vertical 3a. Mobile Boom 3b. -

PAL Card. 2187462
08/2022 -

Level U -

PASMA 971564
08/2022 -
Neil E Tierney