Cedar Fair offers a unique opportunity for young people to gain horizontal and vertical experience that would otherwise be unavailable. Skills I’ve gained include: sales and presentation expertise, budgeting, project management, dispute resolution, trendspotting and more.

The skills and qualities I have developed have already helped me to discover my passion for leading and educating. The opportunity to lead young adults has helped me understand my passion for assisting others in becoming the best that they can be.

My career at Cedar Fair has taught me leadership, organization, communication, business strategy, teamwork and guest service skills.

By far the most important skill I have learned is professionalism. Working here as a high school co-op student, I was exposed to the working world and the importance of teamwork and integrity in the workplace.

Each year brings exciting challenges and I’ve learned how to be flexible, quick thinking, and fast acting. These are all traits that benefit not just my professional advancement, but the park as whole.

I have developed leadership skills and a sense of great responsibility. I started as a Ride Operator operating a roller coaster and now I am responsible for the whole Rides department.

Working with Cedar Fair over the past 10 years provided me with the opportunity to gain key skills. Today, I manage over 1,000 associates each season – with an overall understanding of the foods operation and the successes and challenges of various types of restaurants.

My time with Cedar Fair has allowed me to gain leadership skills through various roles and given me the opportunity to develop and improve my communication skills with associates and clients.

No matter what job you are in, leadership is a skill that can be transferred anywhere. You have to be able to put those skills into practice and become what a great leader is to you. I am grateful for everything I have learned and excited to see what else I can learn as I develop within the company I started in as a young teen.