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Bangor, ME, US

Orono, Maine, United States

• Calculated forest inventory metrics such as basal area per acre (BAPA), stand type (hardwood, mixed wood or softwood), National Forest Inventory Analysis forest type, volume, merchantable volume etc.
• Managed and organized forest inventory, GIS data and other related files for 4 long-term research projects
• Created maps for field inventory, field tours and cooperator meetings using ArcGIS Pro
• Distilled research findings for better communication of important points to practitioners
• Interacted with cooperators to identify new research installations and better understand their research interests
• Summarized and presented data related to long term research projects at annual advisory committee meetings

Orono, Maine, United States

• Collaborated with a team of 5 professors and 1 graduate student in the School of Forest Resources to develop a better understanding of carbon sequestration and storage in the University managed forests
• Summarized harvest data from over 50 University forest stands and over 6,000 plots from the National Forest Inventory Analysis to better understand carbon in harvested wood products and downed woody material
• Presented and wrote a report outlining findings, results from study and recommendations for how to improve methods in the future
• Related carbon sequestration of University forests to University emissions to quantify the University as a net sink or source for carbon
• Created and taught curriculum for Dendrology course that covered over 90 species native to Maine and North America
• Led 15 students on tree identification walks as well as administered and graded weekly quizzes

• Set up 2 concentric circle plots at predetermined points to gather data to test accuracy of LIDAR data such as DBH, form, vigor, canopy and height
• Identified forestry tree species (i.e. Picea rubens, Picea glauca, Picea mariana, Abies balsamea etc.) and measured up to 150 trees per plot
• Set up spruce budworm plots and assemble traps according to the Maine Forest Service guidelines to track outbreaks
• Used tools such as Vertex and SX Blue GPS units to accurately assemble information
• Used printed maps, compass and GPS equipped tablet to navigate to points in different forest stands

Orland, Maine, United States

• Thinned up to 5 acre sections of private forest land
• Carried out forest management plans including cutting and removing up to 250 marked trees
• Collaborated with climbing arborist to rig down large, hazardous trees near potential targets
• Adept in felling trees up to 36” DBH by using such techniques as a bore in back cut, humboldt cut, and open-face cut
• Proficient in use of large equipment such as tractor with forestry attachment and skid steer

Kédougou Region, Senegal

Worked with local farmers to improve fruit tree production and live fencing species planting.

Napa, CA

King Of Prussia, PA

Care for plants and trees using Integrated Pest Management system in mostly residential setting.

Flagstaff, Arizona Area

Lead crews on projects such as invasive species removal, trail building/maintenance, fence building/maintenance, and herbicide throughout the southwestern United States

Alpharetta, GA

Assist customer and carrier operations representatives with tracking freight, resolving issues and escalating problems when necessary for 100+ customersEnsure customers are provided with accurate and timely details of load progressCall up to 200 drivers per day for status updates on shipments

Managed time efficiently to complete all DAW tasks during shiftProvided courteous and quick service to up to 450 customers over a 9 hour shiftUnpacked and organized inventory from ordersWorked a 46-hour work week while taking 5 classes to graduateHelped manage inventory of cigarettes and tobacco to keep levels to a minimumAssisted in new employee training

Monitored 20 offensive lineman at daily practices for injuries and overall wellnessAssisted in planning for 6 day bowl game trips including what supplies to bring and packing them safely and efficientlyParticipated in 2009 ACC championship seasonAttended 38 football games including 4 bowl gamesAveraged 30 hours of work during the season while taking a full.

Small running shoe company Assessed runners stride and classified them in one of 6 categories foot functionDeveloped good relationships with customers and learned the importance of good customer service

Master Of Forestry, Forestry

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Operations and supply chain management Technical communications class: manager of a team of students that developed the groundwork and.