719.351.9025|
1310 N El Paso St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Resume Summary Statement
Accomplished Program Coordinator with over 5 years of experience in watershed management, forest/rangeland ecology and education and outreach. Skilled in communicating with diverse stakeholders, leading planning efforts and project management. Experience with a variety of tools and computer software including Microsoft Suite, InDesign and Wordpress.
Education
2012 | B.S. Forestry (concentration Forest Biology), Minor in Spanish
- Graduated with honors from Colorado State University
- Studied interdisciplinary collaboration in topics ranging from forest ecology, wildland fire ecology and natural resource policy
- GPA: 3.66 out of 4.0
Experience
Oct. 2013 | Present: Program Coordinator
Nisqually River Foundation | 12501 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia WA, 98513
Responsible for coordination of a watershed management organization and its Citizens Advisory Committee. Connected with elected officials, private citizens, and agency representatives on a daily basis through a variety of platforms. Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects at once. Led multiple planning efforts (samples available upon request). Planned and implemented youth and adult educational experiences, including an 8-week adult education program. Planned and implemented two community festivals, and served as volunteer coordinator at multiple events. Represented organization on various stakeholder advisory committees.
March 2013 | Oct. 2013: Field Technician
The Nature Conservancy of Oregon | Silver Lake, OR
Developed and implemented first year of an on-going weed eradication program. Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and exercise time management. Balanced diverse workload while maintaining flexibility in daily schedule. Monitored permanent forest plots. Prepared and implemented prescribed fires, including mowing operations, burn operations, and monitoring/evaluation. Produced multiple maps using GPS and ArcGIS, including several published maps.
March 2013 | April 2013: Prescribed Burn Crewmember
The Nature Conservancy | Center, ND
Prepared for and implemented prescribed burns under a variety of conditions on North Dakota and Minnesota protected lands. Utilized ATVs, drip torches, shovels and other tools. Served as line boss on one prescribed fire, providing leadership and supervision to 2 crewmembers. Completed maintenance tasks as needed.
May 2012 | Oct. 2012: Crewmember
Colorado State Forest Service | Walden, CO
Prepared timber harvest blocks through reconnaissance, cruising and marking activities. Used a variety of tools including GPS, ArcGIS, clinometers, laser hypsometers, and dbh tapes. Demonstrated knowledge of local trees as well as identification of tree pests and diseases.
May 2011 | Aug. 2011: Wildland Firefighter
Colorado State Forest Service | Fort Collins, CO
Achieved Firefighter Type II certification along with Sawyer Class A. Successfully implemented firefighting procedures in a variety of fuel and weather conditions across the Colorado and Utah landscape. Demonstrated ability to use all related tools, including radios, chainsaws, pulaskis, shovels, picks and more.
May 2010 | Aug. 2010: Research Assistant
Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO
Collected data relating to Sudden Aspen Decline in Colorado and Ponderosa pine growth in Arizona, Utah and Colorado. Skilled at collecting accurate and precise data, including identification of local trees, shrubs and grasses, and ability to navigate using a map & compass, or GPS unit.
May 2009 | Aug. 2009: AmeriCorps Crewmember
Mile High Youth Corps | Colorado Springs, CO
Member of an 8-person, backcountry trail crew. Successfully spent up to 8 days in the wilderness, while maintaining friendly attitudes with all my coworkers. Ability to construct or repair trails for a variety of uses, including hiking, mountain biking or ATVs. Awarded “Corpsmember of the Year” by my peers, an honor given before the Colorado State Legislature.
Skills
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Suite, Canva/Piktochart, and Wordpress
- Experience designing and implementing successful social media campaigns
- Highly capable communicator in written and oral formats, including through email, social media, or in person
- Demonstrated ability to use GPS and ArcGIS software
- Highly capable of fostering strong relationships with a variety of partners and community members
- Knowledge of plants and their uses in Colorado, Washington and Oregon
- Use of multiple hand tools and heavy machinery, including manual transmissions, off-road vehicles, front loaders, chainsaws and pulaskis
- Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude despite working under strenuous or adverse conditions