15 + years experience generating/performing work in Ecological surveys (i.e. habitat assessments, wildlife studies, stream monitoring)10 + years experience in operating small business Frachise in health/wellness and fitness20+ years experience in Agriculture and implementing environmentally responsible farming-Skilled in communication and working with others to perform tasks and coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines-Knowlegeable and experienced with an array of techniques in wood craftsmanship, metal fabrication, mechanics, masonry, and general construction-Experience in working with individuals (farmers, landowners, and other interested stakeholders) in reducing degradation of natural resources on farms by assisting and implementing cost-share and incentive programs within the USDA (specifically with NRCS, local Soil and Water Conservation District, and combining efforts with other ag/natural resource agencies such as FSA, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's College of Natural Resources)-Abilitly and years of experience working unsupervised in Office programs, ArcGIS, Quickbooks, and other database/creative systems to track expenses, monitor spending, map areas of land for specific land use or projects, and general bookkeeping-Experienced in backcountry survival, boats with or without motors up to 29 feet without sails, cycling, motorsports, heavy equipment operations, small engine repair and operations, watersports, and general outdoor navigation and orienteering-Interested in expanding knowledge in solar, wind, geothermal, water and other natural renewable energy use-Interested and self educated in organic gardening, aeroponic gardening, aquaponics, and other methods by which we can reuse, repurpose and upcycle
