Matt Bruce Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Partner with government, non-profit, and private sector clientsDesign, administer, and analyze public and key-person opinion surveysExplore data using descriptive and inferential statistics and content analysisInterpret data analysis and write insightful and trustworthy reportsEmploy customized research methods to find data-driven answers to clients’ questionsEnsure clients are completely satisfied with services and products

Longmont, Co

Assist planning, implementing, and monitoring various natural resource projects such as wildlife habitat improvement, invasive plant control, social trail closure, and fence removalObserve 20 wildlife nests, including bald eagles and osprey, on weekly basisGather and compile wildlife and plant information into computer database; prepare and submit year-end monitoring report to land managersCooperate with local non-profits to implement resource management projects with volunteer laborControl invasive and noxious range, riparian, and wetland plants using chemical and mechanical controlCompile materials for natural resource management projectsWrite, edit, and distribute press-releases, news articles, flyers, and newsletters to promote special events Communicate with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to host environmental education programsWrite and design persuasive visitor signs using demonstrated communication techniquesOperate environmental education center for public and group visitorsSupervise, motivate, and evaluate group of volunteer interpreters

Moscow, Idaho

Assisted in the development and administration of 120 student undergraduate classLectured on the history of natural resource recreation on public lands, the concept and challenges of managing recreation risk, and innovative approaches to recreation management through collaboration Lectured on implications and solutions towards environmental justice issuesLectured on the human dimensions of ecological restoration including public perception and acceptance of different habitat and species restoration techniquesTaught variety of subjects including public participation, conflict resolution, human dimensions of wildlife, environmental policy, environmental law, forestry, and sustainabilityProvided teaching and classroom activity recommendations to faculty at weekly meetingsFacilitated four weekly discussion groups of 15 students eachLed group discussions, activities, and student presentationsGraded written assignments, quizzes, exams, and presentationsCompiled and reported grades using online database

Moscow, Idaho

Worked with a team to perform logging operations including directional felling, limbing, bucking, and skiddingApplied best management practices to comply with Idaho Forest Practices ActOperated mechanical equipment including chainsaw, rubber tire skidder, crawler dozer, tractor, and four-wheel drive truck on daily basisInventoried and planned forest units for contracts and managementMarked harvest units using selective thinning and clear-cutting prescriptionsUtilized long-line skid system to avoid soil compaction when necessaryIdentified tree defects and processed timber to maximize product scale and valueCommunicated safety issues with co-workersServiced and maintained logging equipment including chainsaw and personal protective equipment

Longmont, Co

Helped spearhead and coordinate partnerships with businesses and community organizationsCooperated with managers, biologists, and recreation staff to help develop consistent partnership program goals, objectives, criteria, and policies Established seasonal project schedule based on project priorities, technical difficulties, funding, and capabilities of staff and partnership groupsMonitored and evaluated impact of stewardship projects on land management objectivesCommunicated partnership accomplishments with colleagues and land managersPrepared and maintained list of recreation and wildlife habitat improvement projects recommended by staffCommunicated with public and organization leadershipProvided information to public regarding volunteer and recreation opportunities on daily basisPromoted visitor and volunteer opportunities at countywide meetings and promotional eventsDeveloped and presented interpretative hikes and programs to volunteers and park visitorsMet with community organization leaders to discuss collaborative potential, establish expectations, and create annual work plan Managed volunteer land stewardship programIncreased annual project hours from 4,000 to over 10,000 in three yearsCollaborated with trails and resource staff to identify and schedule more than 100 episodic volunteer work-projects each yearDrafted logistical and technical plans for carrying out recreation stewardship projectsCooperated with other volunteer coordinators to plan recruitment strategiesRecruited, trained, and supervised 20 volunteer forestry crew leadersPrepared purchase orders and communicated expected expenditures to supervisorCollected and recorded project details and evaluated program progress using Microsoft Excel Completed annual evaluations to ensure department goals and objectives were metSubmitted year-end reports to managers using basic statistical techniques

Denver, Co

Supported museum education and outreach effortsTaught and facilitated variety of science based classes, labs, and assembly presentations such as geology, paleontology, anthropology, and wildlife biologyAssisted weekly inventory of outreach education supplies and valuable historic artifactsCommunicated with teachers to confirm presentation logisticsInteracted with wide diversity of students, schools, and neighborhoods across Colorado

Minturn, Co

Collaborated with U.S. Forest Service to support public outreach programs and special events such as Smokey Bear fire preventionDeveloped and presented more than 50 natural science educational programsAppeared on local television, newspaper, and radio to promote interpretive programs Collected weekly wildlife data along two backcountry transects to monitor winter recreation impacts Patrolled backcountry forest service trails to protect natural resources and ensure visitor safety

Longmont, Co

Led dozens of volunteer work projects such as forest thinning and native seed collectionGreeted and interacted with diverse visitors, volunteers, and program audiencesDeveloped and presented natural and cultural history interpretive programs Supported public outreach events such as National Public Lands Day

Steamboat Springs, Co

* Followed precise scientific methods to prepare and analyze soil, plant, and water samples* Collected, recorded, and processed specific procedure measurements

Boulder, Co

* Patrolled park trails to interpret natural and cultural resources and ensure visitor safety* Led dozens of volunteer work projects such as planting projects and trash clean-ups* Supported public outreach events such as Arbor Day* Developed and presented natural and cultural history interpretive programs

Boulder, Co

Provided general assistance to volunteer recruitment, project leadership, and program development- Collected and recorded field-data including impact of OHV recreation and impacts of open-pit mines on water quality and riparian habitat- Served as assistant technical adviser for post-wildland fire restoration project- Assisted in preparing and coordinating volunteer crew leader training

Boulder, Co

* Taught and facilitated weekly recitation that investigated contemporary leadership and community issues* Collaborated with team to reconstruct and rewrite undergraduate curriculum

Boulder, Co

* Supervised, trained, and motivated team of 15 adolescents in variety of outdoor service projects* Maintained a safe working environment* Taught weekly environmental education lessons

Boulder, Co

* Assisted in supervising, training, and motivating team of 15 adolescents in variety of outdoor service projects* Maintained a safe work environment* Assisted in teaching weekly environmental education lessons

Colorado Spriongs, Co

* Developed and presented daily natural and cultural history interpretive hikes at Garden of the Gods Park* Interpreted cultural history using first and third person techniques* Patrolled park trails to interpret resources and ensure visitor safety

Colorado Springs, Co

* Developed and presented daily natural and cultural history interpretive hikes at Garden of the Gods Park* Interpreted cultural history at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site* Patrolled park trails to interpret resources and ensure visitor safety

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies, 3.6

Activities and Societies: President’s Leadership ClassConcentration in Natural Resources and the Environment Certificate in Leadership.

Master'S Of Science, Natural Resources, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Graduate and Professional Student Association, Society of Ecological Restoration, Received two-year teaching.

Education record