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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Rides team lead

June 2022 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

Money and hours

What I wish was different

Management doing a poor job looking after employees

Advice

Work hard and focus on building a good community
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Operations Management Intern

March - August 2021 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

I really liked the team-based feel in every department. The work environment fostered a family atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Operations Management Intern

May - August 2020 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

My co-workers were very welcoming and helped me get up to speed as a new worker. The environment was fast paced and I felt like I really grew as a professional over the course of my internship.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to work there in a year where COVID-19 was not present but it was understandable and they made it the best it possibly could be.

Advice

I would advise future interns to be confident in their abilities and seek out more responsibilities to prove yourself to others and yourself.
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Emergency Medical Technician

July - August 2020 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

Flexibility, Co-workers and decent pay

What I wish was different

No COVID

Advice

Don't be afraid to speak up for what you think is right.
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Team Lead Supervisor

May - August 2019 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

I liked working with different coworkers from different countries and learning new things.

What I wish was different

I wish I had better hours and management that listened.

Advice

Always be patient and pay attention. One mistake can be huge.
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Human Resources in

September 2019 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

How much I am learning about HR programs on the computer, and how to manage hundreds of employees and fix any problem they have.

What I wish was different

Maybe a more well known company

Advice

Take any learning experience you get because you have to start somewhere
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Merchandise Area Supervisor

May - November 2019 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

Being a member of the leadership team and having more responsibility

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

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Ride Operator

May - August 2018 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

Interacting with guests was rewarding. Team leaders were understanding and helpful.

What I wish was different

That I was trained on how to operate all the rides in my area quicker.

Advice

Prepare for bad weather on a dime, bring plenty of water, and be a team player.
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Team Leader

March 2016 - August 2018 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

The team I worked with was very open to new ideas and welcoming to new employees.

What I wish was different

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Ride Operator

May 2018 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

I liked meeting coworkers from different countries and learning new rides.

What I wish was different

I wish pay was a little higher and hours were a little more flexible.

Advice

Sometimes, you need to just smile and agree with someone to avoid unnecessary conflicts with guests.
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