• Standardized numbering systems and variable names across Spruce breeding population and pedigree data sets, ensuring consistency and integrity• Advanced data mining techniques and statistical analysis methods were used to interpret genetic effects and generate actionable insights• Developed and amended breeding and deployment strategies based on comprehensive analysis, incorporating empirical evidence and stakeholder input• Led implementation of customized Tree Breeding Management System (TBMS), including software acquisition, training, and activation• Conducted extensive fieldwork throughout Atlantic Canada, utilizing various methods of data collection to support critical data analysis

• Conducted pre-harvest, post-harvest, watercourse, and environmental assessments• Preparation of site plans, stand management, salvage plans, and rehabilitation prescriptions• Established Registry of Buyers surveys to understand wood demands better and estimate sustainable harvest levels (Regeneration, Intensive Plantation, Early Competition Control, Density Control, CT, Forest Quality Improvement)• Correction and modification of data collected in the field utilizing GIS software while creating detailed descriptions of blocks meeting the demands of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

• Assisted in the development and establishment of various forest research projects with an emphasis on silvicultural practices to improve tree growth and health• Conducted auditing surveys for forest research projects and produced data analysis synopses (Projects: Plantma X planting machine, THIRST, SWag, JDI Mounding, JDI Fertilizer)• Developed JDI Best Management Plan (BMP) for Permanent Sampling Plots (PSP)• Implemented PSP audits for fertilized and non-fertilized forest stands throughout New Brunswick for comparative data collection and analysis• Advanced leadership and collaborative skills working closely with JDI, University of New Brunswick, and Canada Forest Service employees

• Conducted silviculture surveys (stocking, free-to-grow, competition, rutting)• Assessed and supervised tree planting performing audits for tree plant quality and required density• Conducted MNR Lidar inventory plots following the Vegetation Sampling Network Protocol Manual (VSNPM) • Block boundary, residual forest, culvert, bridge, and road layout assessments• Extensive application of bush orienteering (compass navigating, use of Garmin handheld and/or iPad with Avenza maps)

• Developed understanding of ground-level forestry operations focused on site importance and tree plant quality• Worked long hours, through rough terrain, in inclement weather, and in remote locations for extended periods of time• Maintained and achieved high-quality tree standards with expected plotting requirements• Excellent familiarity with tree installation and auditing