About Chris Jackson

  • Are you a work camper? (Do you live in your RV while working at the campground)  Yes
  • I'm applying as...  A Team (with partner or friend) 
  • Have you worked at a KOA before?  Yes
  • Preferred work locations (Multiple selection)  Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Missouri New Mexico Tennessee Texas 
  • Looking to Work During (Multiple Selection)  Spring Summer Fall 
  • Desired Start Date  05-10-2026
  • Additional Information 
    We have a trip scheduled for the latter half of April 2026 and we allowed 10 days for travel to set our start date. Depending on the distance to the campground from our home base of Houston, TX, we may be able to start earlier. The system will not allow me to enter an end date in October 2026. Basically, we are flexible on the end date.
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Education

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Work Experience

  • 2022 - Present
    Cypress Crossings Christian Church

    Children's Director and Administrator

    Lynne is the Children’s Director responsible for implementing the weekly Sunday School curriculum for nursery through fifth grade. Her role also includes ensuring volunteer teachers are available and prepared each week. She also plans other activities like Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, kids’ night out, and summer movies. She works with the Worship Director to plan our annual Christmas program.

    Chris is the Administrator of the church responsible for scheduling building usage and volunteers for various tasks like ushers and newsletter preparation. Basically he handles all tasks outside the scope of other staff, elders, and deacons. He also installed a new church management system, including a new app and upgraded website.

  • 2021 - 2021
    Badlands KOA Holiday

    Work Camper

    Chris and Lynne Jackson

    We ran the cookhouse for dinner serving a variety of entrees and sides. Responsibilities included maintaining food inventory, preparing for service each day, taking orders and payments using the KOA POS, cooking and serving, and cleaning to state requirements.

    Additionally, we performed grounds maintenance including, replacing and painting siding on a cabin, setting up tee pees, painting fencing, replacing fire pits, assembling outdoor furniture, maintaining flowerbeds and cutting grass at office, and other miscellaneous tasks.

    Chris setup a TV channel about the campground and local places of interest. This effort included installing the equipment and preparing the informational slides for broadcasting. Also, replaced internet equipment damaged by water.

  • 1990 - 2020
    Shell Oil Company

    Accounting and Finance Professional

    Multiple roles in the accounting and finance profession included supporting operations with budgeting, high level planning and reporting for senior management, starting new companies (including one publicly traded entity), implementing new computer systems, and interpreting accounting standards. I have supervised small teams to over 20 staff and led projects of various complexity. Given the extent of my career with Shell Oil Company and subsidiaries over 30 years, I kept this summary brief.

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Skills/Certifications

Lynne: Computer, Cook, Food Service, Pool Maintenance, Recreation Director
Chris: Certified Management Accountant, Computer, Cook, Food Service, Pool Maintenance, General Maintenance (e.g., basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping)
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