• Established partnerships in public, private, and nonprofit sectors for landscape-scale restoration projects.• Managed forest, land management, and infrastructure supply chains to increase efficiency and reduce costs.• Oversaw treatment and management of over 10,000 acres annually, completing projects ahead of schedule.

Forestry consultant/project manager with experience in developing afforestation, reforestation, and regeneration carbon offset projects. Experience in project development for carbon offset projects, reforestation, afforestation, species selection, nursery management, and propagation. Work closely with clients and stakeholders to manage and deliver high-quality forestry projects that support biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and community development.Develop more sustainable AAR with integration of biochar, endophytes, and sustainable propagation & planting processes.Responsibilities:- Develop and manage afforestation, reforestation, and regeneration carbon offset projects for clients.- Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.- Develop nursery management plans and oversee propagation and planting activities.- Independent third-party oversight/auditor on operational design and risk for reforestation and fuel reduction projects.- Conduct site assessments to identify suitable reforestation and afforestation sites and recommend appropriate species for planting.- Develop monitoring and evaluation plans to track project performance and report on progress to clients.- Work with local communities to ensure their participation and involvement in project activities.- Develop and maintain relationships with project partners, including donors, suppliers, and contractors.- Stay up-to-date with the latest scientific research and best practices in forestry management and carbon offset project development.- Represent the company at industry events and conferences, promoting its services and expertise.

Manage hazardous tree removal projectsMonitor, study, and work to contain invasive pests and vegetationWork with various federal, state, and local agencies on large-scale projectsPropagate native vegetation for mitigation and rehabilitationAdvise the general public and government agencies on issues related to urban forestry and vegetation

As the US Director Operations I was tasked with project development and project management. In two years I administered projects in California, Oregon, and Texas and assisted with projects in Spain, Netherlands, and Mexico.Responsibilities:- Establishing strategic partnerships with private landowners, conservancies, land trusts, and public lands (federal, state, and local).- Developed reforestation and restoration carbon offset projects.- Built a strong network of suppliers, experts, and service providers throughout the United States.- Managed complex multiyear projects requiring landowner agreements, supply chain management, and coordinating of professionals in forestry, horticulture, dendrologist, product developers, and project financiers.- Reduced project costs by more than 60% and mitigate risk expanding network of suppliers and service providers.- Designed and developed oak woodland, conifer, high desert, and restoration projects.- Acted as subject matter expert in forest management, reforestation, cost assessment, and sustainable land management.- Assisted in the development, testing, and content of monitoring applications.

Managed various professional in projects involving highway and wildfire rehabilitationCreated budgets, organized work schedules, and developed short and long term project goals/benchmarksWorked with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulationsMaintained relationships with all concerned agencies, non-profits, vendors, and local homeowner organizationsManaged propagation projects in excess of five-hundred-thousand plants for other government agenciesNegotiated contracts with other federal and state agenciesOversaw 80 acre native plant nursery with solar field, well system, retail floor, and six permanent staff with varying part-time and short-term personnelAdvised/trained contractors working with local utilities and transportation agencies on policy regarding the protection and rehabilitation of native vegetation