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Relevant field and ecological experience_______________________________________• GPS Navigation – ability to capture global positioning data and convert it into either .gpx, .kml, or .txt formats to be utilized in mapping software (ArcGIS, Google Earth, Garmin Base Camp)• Great Lakes and Inland water navigation – ability to utilize Lake Master and Navionics mapping software to accurately plot and follow courses in Lake Michigan and Green Bay• Ability to utilize dichotomous keys to identify Michigan and Wisconsin flora• Deployment of camera traps for identifying terrestrial fauna to measure densityand diversity• Installation, repair, and data recording of dendrometer bands for measuringdynamic tree growth with digital calipers• Utilizing soil protocols set forth by geologist Ben Turner of the SmithsonianTropical Research Institute for measuring carbon sequestration at Wabikon Forestdynamic plot – preparing soil pits, collection of core samples for soil analysis• Skill in recording stream data using Oakton pH test meter and flow meters usedto measure volumetric flow rates• Estimation and construction of wooden bridge across Wequiok Creek to accessPoint au Sable natural area• Utilization of GoPro Hero3 camera to document rapid assessment protocol fordetecting freshwater mussel species in wade-able water bodies• Reintroduction of wild rice in the Cat Island and Duck Creek Delta, by drilling 8” holes with Eskimo ice auger through ice in Green Bay and planting seeds in the bay’s substrate

Supervisory and interpersonal experience______________________________________ Window Service Manager/Andersen Window Specialist, Wisconsin Building Supply (WBS) 2004–2011 • Initiated a ‘for profit’ window service department• Managed team of five employees in service, manufacturing, and estimating• Organized annual Andersen Window Sales, ordering, manufacturing, distribution,and service for three Wisconsin Building Supply locations averaging $3.5 millionin salesContractor Sales Representative, WBS 2000–2004 • Estimated and ordered building materials for time-sensitive residential homeconstruction including roof and floor trusses, windows, framing lumber andinterior trim and door packages• Responsible for promotion of sales and service through positive consumerinteraction including building contractors and homeownersRetail Sales Representative, WBS 1994–2000 • Assisted homeowners with building regulations and professional buildingpractices• Provided detailed material lists for residential building needsLumber yard laborer and delivery driver, WBS 1992–1994 • Provided hands on service for customers picking up materials at lumberyard• Responsible for delivery and pick-up of building material through all phases ofconstruction