Jonathan Smith

Digital Portfolio: jmsdp.weebly.com Email: j.smith17@animashighschool.com

Education

Animas High School Durango, Colorado

Expected graduation date 2017
Current GPA -3.8
Project based learning curriculum
Technology based environment

Experience

Internship at Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

March 2016
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

2011-Current

Brakeman

2015-Current

Perform operations on train to ensure safety of passengers and movement

of trains

Ensure comfort and enjoyment of passengers along a nine hour train ride

Reservations Sales Agent

2015-Current

Answer questions and provides information about railroad and Durango area
over the phone and in person

Generate reservations for passengers using a computer reservation software

Museum Attendant
Current

Provide historic perspective on the Durango and Silverton to passengers

Care for important artifacts in the history of Durango and the railroad

2015-

Special Events Coordinator

Current

2011-

Organize the set up and execution of special event trains such as Polar Express,
Wine and Rails, Dinosaur Train and Pumpkin Patch Express

Schedule volunteers and delegates responsibilities to provide a fun experience to

our passengers

Leadership
and
Community
Involvement

City of Durango Mayors Youth Advisory Council

Current

2014-

Encourage youth engagement in city government by planning activities

for youth

Advise city council with a youthful opinion on political topics relevant to Durango

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout

Current

Extra
Curricular
Activities

Build leadership and outdoor skills through campouts and merit badges

Plan and participate in community service efforts around the Four Corners Area

Ambassador for Animas High School

Current

Inform the public about Animas High School through guiding tours and

2013-

2013-