Keegan Sawyer

Carried out various maintenance duties at EKU natural areas like Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Maywoods, and Lilley Cornett woods.

• Implemented the use of diverse tools
• Safe operation of Tractor, employing Brush hog and Box grader implements
• Ensured proper upkeep of hiking trails and roads

Took part in diverse and practical trainings, covering:

• trail maintenance workshop- proper use of tools, methods and approach to trail maintenance, and trail placement based upon terrain features.
• chainsaw safety training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.
• operation and upkeep of gas powered tools utilized in the field through participation in a small engines workshop.
• Hands-on experience with various firefighting tools including pulaski, fire rake, flapper, drip torch, and McLeod during a prescribed fire workshop
• Acquiring knowledge and skills in the utilization of a mapping program to collect data on herbicide application.

- Summer Internship with USFS maintenance crew

• participated in grading, leveling, and pouring concrete pads
• Carpentry
• Power tool use and maintenance
• weed trimming
• Campsite maintenance
• Painting

• Received incoming merchandise
• Assembly of various furniture and merchandise products
• Painting
• Operated trash compactor
• Customer assistance and support
• Organization of work areas
• Participated in annual inventory count.
• Organized sales-floor displays to attract customer attention and drive item sales.