Renee Penny Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

Kalkaska County, MI

- Works with landowners in Kalkaska County to manage forest and wildlife resources- Provides on-site assistance of plant and tree identification (native and invasive)- Assists landowners to develop plans for attracting wildlife to their property- Makes recommendations regarding erosion control methods and techniques- Surveys for, maps, and reports invasive.

Greater Detroit Area

- Acted as a liaison between the Utility Company, their clients, contractors, customers, & general public- Inspected & assessed customer requests for tree pruning & removals - Logged & managed work in Clearion mobile software- Addressed customer concerns/complaints related to scheduled tree pruning- Maintained positive public relations & promote healthy.

Novi, MI

- Completed a variety of ecological management and restoration activities- Participated in and hosted daily safety meetingsPrimary Responsibilities Included - Native and invasive plant identification - Whole tree removal (included operating wood chipper) - Native planting and seeding - Erosion control installation/maintenance - Herbicide storage, mixing.

Kitty Todd Preserve/Oak Openings, Ohio

- Participated in various ecological management techniques including prescribed fire, mowing, hand pulling, tree removal, brush cutting, & herbicide application- Worked with small team to treat nearly 300 acres of Oak Openings habitat- Prepared the fire cache for burn day- Created burn breaks- Maintained all fire equipment & ATV's/UTV's- Achieved TNC.

Ann Arbor, MI

- Managed payroll for various field operations teams - Recorded field equipment usage- Managed service requests & work orders relating to field operations utilizing CityWorks- Answered phones & provided customer service for residents- Assisted department supervisors with special projects

Ocean Springs, MS

- Interacted with park visitors & assisted in the discovery of area resources- Completed research & organized interpretive programs- Compiled wilderness camping & camping guides- Worked with a team to organize, execute, & evaluate projects for the National Park Service

Frankfort, MI

- Obtained Michigan Pesticide Applicators License for Right-of-Way. Expires December 2017.- Surveyed for & implemented chemical & mechanical control methods on invasive Spotted Knapweed & Baby’s Breath- Used aerial maps, GPS, & field notes to monitor & survey invasive species- Completed routine back­pack sprayer maintenance

Sault Ste Marie, MI

- Answered & directed telephone calls on campus directory- Completed meal plan inquiries & transactions- Completed clerical tasks & duties- Calculated pay roll hours & organized information into an Excel spreadsheet for management- Monitored & secured Walker Cisler Center of LSSU

Whitefish Point And Vermilion Point, MI

- Lived & worked from a remote research station with limited resources- Identified & recorded leg band combinations of Piping Plovers- Protected & monitored nesting sights & observed daily behaviors- Utilized and maintained optical equipment (Spotting scope and binoculars)- Educated public of plovers & nesting habitat through one ­on ­one dialogue.

Vermilion And Whitefish Point, MI

- Lived & worked from a remote research station with limited resources- Identified & recorded leg band combinations of Piping Plovers- Protected & monitored nesting sights & observed daily behaviors- Utilized & maintained optical equipment (Spotting scope and binoculars)- Educated public of plovers & nesting habitat through one ­on ­one dialogue- Assisted.