1007 Calmar Drive, Jeannette, PA 15644

(724) 771-3121 – Bmh5447@psu.edu

BENJAMIN HANLON
SUMMARY

Seeking an opportunity to utilize my

recreation and tourism management education and experience
EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA August, 2014 - August 2018 (Graduation Pending)
Bachelor of Arts, Recreation and Commercial Tourism Management

EXPERIENCE
Skytop Lodge
May, 2018 - Present
Activities Management Internship
• Learned to work and manage the following activities
o Zip Line, Tree Top Course and Rock Climbing – Certified in Tree Top Rescue
o Horseback and hay rides
o Lake Activities - Boating, Fishing Rentals
o Conducted various children’s activities

Westmoreland Country Club

May – August 2015, 2016, 2017
Greens Crew, Grounds Crew and Landscaping
• Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, indicating out
of bounds, Drop zones and hazards
• One of the few crew members trusted with various vehicles and heavy machinery
• Undertook routine machine maintenance, prepared machinery for use and storage
• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough and semi rough
• Planted and trimmed flowers, shrubs and trees as part of landscaping duties
• Prepared golf course for large annual charity golf tournament
o Set up for large event including tents, tables, chairs and food service
operations
Carmike Cinemas August 2012 – July 2014
• Sold tickets and refreshments, used POS system and balanced cash drawer,
effectively dealt with customer service concerns and issues, cleaned theaters
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

• Group Project: Created, marketed and supervised a three hour recreational event for
over 50 homeschooled children
• Lead a Google online marketing campaign for a local bakery, increasing traffic to
website by 50%
• Created, marketed and supervised a skateboard park event for summer campers

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER SKILLS

• Google AdWords Certified
• Proficient in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Professional References
Bill Stowers
Westmoreland Country Club Golf Course Super Intendant
724-640-4904
bstowers@windstream.net
7100 Mellon Rd, Export, PA 15632

Jason VanTine
Westmoreland Country Club Assistant Golf Course Super Intendant
724-504-9729
jvantine123@gmail.com
7100 Mellon Rd, Export, PA 15632

Jen Nelson
Director of Recreation, Skytop Lodge
215-962-3368
Jnelson@skytop.com
1 Skytop Lodge Rd, Skytop, PA 18357