1. Janice Ross Wilson
267 Robert Mitchell Road; Cadiz, KY 42211
Work (270) 924-2171 | Personal (270) 206-0086
Work janicerwilson@fs.fed.us | Personal rangerross584@yahoo.com
Education
University of Montana-Western; Dillon, MT
Bachelor of Arts-Environmental Science 2001
Catonsville Community College; Catonsville, MD
Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree: Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies 1997
National Park Service Law Enforcement Certification Program
Southwestern Community College (Sylva); Franklin, NC
467 hours April/October 1998
Career Highlights
USDA Forest Service Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area; Golden Pond, KY
October 2003-Present
Public Affairs Specialist Detail: Worked on a team that produced promotional materials to communicate
to 1.4 million visitors to include website content, press releases, brochures, radio scripts; Generated
original content for social media; Utilized WordPress to select template, plug-ins, built architecture, and
created new vacation destination website; Supported team members in producing quality publications and
public information; Solved problems by researching and finding alternatives; Organized and guided
familiarization tours for regional tourism industry; Collaborate with staff to find new ways to best serve the
public and provide accurate information
Forestry Technician-Forest Protection Officer: Interacted with the public on a daily basis, listened to
concerns, and provided information; Enforced federal laws and Supervisors Orders forest wide; Patrolled
backcountry areas; Conducted compliance checks in dispersed recreation sites; Served as collection
officer forest wide; Often provided customers only Forest Service contact; Participated in wildland
firefighting operations; Acting Assistant Campground Manager for 1 year (Wranglers-220 sites)
US Department of Interior: National Park Service Park Ranger (Law Enforcement)
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Van Buren, MO | February 2002-October 2002
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Lovell, WY/Ft. Smith, MT | September 2001-February 2002
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Wahweap Sub-district, Page, AZ | summer 2000 and 2001
Gateway National Recreation Area-Sandy Hook Unit, Fort Hancock, NJ | summer 1999
Other Experience:
Police Officer: Dillon Police Department; Dillon, MT
Park Ranger: Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation Lancaster, PA
Sales Associate: Eastern Mountain Sports; Towson, MD
Day Camp Counselor: Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center; Parkton, MD
Student Conservation Association Resource Assistant: Baxter State Park, ME
Member: Baldwin 4-H Club—Baltimore County, MD
Web and Social Media Presence
http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofLandBetweenTheLakes
https://instagram.com/landbetweenthelakeskytn/
https://twitter.com/LBLScreechOwl
LinkdIn-Janice Ross Wilson
https://www.pinterest.com/rangerross584/ (Personal account)
https://www.facebook.com/janice.wilson.3114935 (This account is private)