Desmond Lui
Cape Charles
Summary
Proven leader in park maintenance operations with expertise in safety compliance and team training. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and environmental education to enhance visitor experiences.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger Maintenance
Department Of Conservation and Recreation
Cape Charles
12.2023 - Current
- Supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff, ensuring efficient operations and high standards of cleanliness.
- Manage daily cleanliness of park facilities by coordinating trash removal from bins, trails, and beach areas.
- Oversee housekeeping staff in ensuring cleanliness of bathhouses, bathrooms, cabins, and lodges as well as maintenance and repairs on faulty sinks, urinals, toilets, and plumbing lines.
- Safely operate, train new employees, & document training on machinery and tools including small engine equipment to tractors.
- Ensure OSHA compliance in workspace while facilitating and documenting training in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain neatly cut grass in natural areas and campsites with use of zero turn mowers, weed eaters, and push mowers.
- Safely fell, buck, & limb trees in park area in accordance with DCR felling sawyer guidelines.
- Oversee housekeeping staff in ensuring cleanliness of bathhouses, bathrooms,
cabins, and lodges as well as maintenance and repairs on faulty sinks, urinals, toilets, and plumbing lines. - Address after-hours maintenance needs as Ranger on Duty, ensuring safety and prompt resolution of issues. / On call status to perform maintenance and repairs after hours.
- Communicate effectively with other park staff and managers through the use of park specific radios to relay information securely.
- Provide maps and detailed information about the park, trails, beach, and concrete ships to guests while also explaining rules and regulations.
- Assist Park interpreters in fishing/crabbing programs that help the public better understand the unique ecology of Kiptopeke State Park and the Chesapeake Bay.
- Ensure safety of myself, others working, and guests while operating heavy machinery and power tools in
accordance to state safety training guides. - Ensure safety of myself, others working, and guests while operating heavy machinery and power tools in accordance to state safety training guides.
Trades Technician I
Department Of Conservation and Recreation
Cape Charles
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Drive and operate utility tractors with various implements.
- Safely and competently use all power tools (gas and electric).
- Conducted routine maintenance on mowers and groundskeeper equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Executed basic carpentry repairs on bridges and park structures to enhance safety and usability.
- Drive truck and trailer combinations with various loads and demonstrate proficiency in reverse operation.
- Completed tasks independently, maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.
- Perform groundskeeper tasks such as mowing, weed eating, cleaning bathrooms, trash removal, and light construction.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Store Manager
Oceans East - Eastern Shore
Cape Charles
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed day to day operation of the store including ordering and receiving
inventory of fishing and hunting merchandise. - Operated as a certified agent of Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC)
licensing department for issue official Commercial Fishing license. - Trained junior level employees and promoted a positive work environment for team members.
- Promoted an excellent customer shopping experience by making
recommendations based on their needs. - Ensured store cleanliness and efficiency daily.
- Operated as a certified agent of Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC) licensing department for issuing official Commercial Fishing license.
- Served as Official Weigh Station for Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament citation program and submission.
- Gained expertise in NCR Counterpoint retail solutions and use of NCR Counterpoint retail solutions.
19D Cavalry Scout
Virginia Army National Guard
Virginia Beach
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Operated advanced surveillance equipment for real-time monitoring and reporting.
- Executed TOW missile operations to increase combat capabilities during engagements.
- Analyzed terrain and environmental factors to aid mission planning.
- Utilized night vision goggles in both mounted and dismounted missions.
- Performed land navigation tasks utilizing maps, compasses, global positioning system receivers, and terrain analysis techniques.
- Data collection on classified routes, tunnels, and bridges to ensure safe travel of heavy and overweight wheeled and tracked vehicles.
- Maintained and repaired vehicles and equipment, ensuring operational readiness for missions.
- Drove troop transport buses, facilitating safe and reliable transportation for personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks & Recreation Management
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2020
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Groundskeeping management
- Training and supervision
- Environmental education
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Volunteer coordination
- Inventory management
- Wildlife management
- Multilingual abilities
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- S-130/S-190 Wildland Firefighter Certified May 2026
- Department of Conservation & Recreation Felling Sawyer, Certified October 2025
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health, Certified April 2025
- Red Cross First Aid & CPR, Certified April 2025
- Anti-Terrorism Awareness, Certified April 2020
- Active Shooter Training and Readiness, Certified April 2020
- Operational Security, OPSEC, Certified April 2020
- Wilderness First Aid, Certified October 2019
- Combat Life Saver, Certified June 2018 and November 2018
- Accident Avoidance Course for Army Motor Vehicle Drivers, Certified August 2017
- 2nd BN 183rd RTI Bus Driver Training Course, Certified August 2017
Accomplishments
- Recognize a Ranger Customer Service Excellence Program Pin & 1 star rocker (10+ Recognize a Ranger)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Timeline
Park Ranger Maintenance
Department Of Conservation and Recreation
12.2023 - Current
Trades Technician I
Department Of Conservation and Recreation
07.2023 - 12.2023
Store Manager
Oceans East - Eastern Shore
06.2020 - 03.2023
19D Cavalry Scout
Virginia Army National Guard
05.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Parks & Recreation Management
Old Dominion University