Experienced Reforestation Engineer, with a specialty in helping to repopulate vital growth areas.  Demonstrates a continual commitment and creativity in meeting the demands of the Timber Industry.    

Reforestation Strategies   Quality Assurance   Fiscal Management / Budgeting

Financial Analysis   Planning and Execution   Program Management

Staff Supervision   Training & Development   Project Oversight

 

Ø  Strong technical background with the ability to work independently or in team environment.

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

Ø  Competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental lines.

Ø  Consistently focus on ensuring development of efficiency best-practices. 

Ø  Proven ability to adapt strong safety and technical skills to diverse organization needs.

Ø  Technology savvy and proficient in multiple applications including MS Office Suite, Access, and Outlook.

 

Ø  Interface with entire project team as required in the establishment of project schedules and resolving schedule problems.

Ø  Direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.

Ø  Intend new communities and developed programs to revitalize and expand existing cities.

Ø  Determine best use of land and resources for various projects.

Ø  Design, promote and administer government plans and policies per budgetary and operational considerations. 

Ø  Collect and analyze data and develop proposals as well as submit to planning commissions.

Ø  Supervise and coordinate work of forestry professionals.

 

Reforestation Forester II, Longview Fibre Company                                                               2007-2009

 

- The reforestation program of Longview Fibre Company has been continuously recognized as one of the most effective and productive in the Pacific Northwest Region by its peers.

 

 

  Primary responsibilities included comprehensive oversight of project budgets as well as supervision regarding reforestation goals while creating necessary infrastructure to achieve corporate goals.

  Acted as Lead Forester in reforestation program.

  Directly supervised two professional foresters involving day to day activities.

 

Reforestation Forester, Longview Fibre Company                                                                  1998-2007

 

  Primary responsibilities included compiling $3M-$4M in reforestation budget as well as maintaining inclusive oversight of reforestation activities on 585k-acres.

  Specific duties included tree planting, reproduction surveys, wildfire management, seedling sowing, seedling nursery practices, seed collection, PCT, and contract administration activities.

 

Earlier Experience

 

- Field Forester, Cloverdale Reforestation                                                         

                                                                                            

 

 

 

 

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Dear RECIPEINT NAME:

Recent research into COMPANY NAME prompted me to immediately update my resume for your review.   Based on my knowledge of this company, I am very interested in interviewing for STATE POSITION YOU ARE SEEKING.   I am skilled at expansive reforestation planning projects, program management and oversight, budget control and adherence, employee relations, working with extreme precision, and ensuring that productivity and best practices are implemented to increase overall efficiency of the operation.

 I am accustomed to integrating into various cultures and environments and am experienced at working and collaborating with others.  I bring to the table several years of formal training as well as a diverse professional background.   Additionally, I am an exceptionally hard worker and consider myself a strong team player.  My enthusiasm comes from working directly with others, but I am able to work independently with great productivity if necessary.  I am skilled at streamlining and improving processes as evidenced by my accomplishments and contributions to my past employers. 

I assimilate into new environments easily and feel that I could quickly become part of your team.  I enjoy the chance to work directly with various departmental resources in both learning and mentoring fashions. I am selectively seeking a company who is progressive thinking and in need of a professional who can make an immediate and positive impact on productivity and processes.

            After your review of my resume, I hope you will agree that this would be a mutually beneficial arrangement.  I plan to call you early next week. At that time, I can answer questions concerning my background and experience and we can discuss the desirability of an introductory meeting.  Please contact me sooner if you wish to talk before then.  I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

          

 

Dear  NAME:

 

Our meeting this morning was both enjoyable and informative. I want to thank you for taking the time to share with me your thoughts and ideas about the opportunity of joining your organization.

Based on our discussion, I am confident that I can make a strong contribution to the company. It seems that you are looking for someone with proven strengths in project oversight, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage and lead teams as well as adhere to strict timeframes and budgets. 

I feel that my experience demonstrates a strong track record in these areas. As you may recall, I am a polished, results-driven and versatile Forestry Professional leveraging proven strengths in the development and launch of operational initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity in the field.  I am also astute in identifying human capital plans needs, creating actionable programs, and effectively interacting with all departmental resources.

 

My key proficiency and career path has been very versatile and my primary work has included problem analysis and resolution, employee efficiency, cost savings and/or containment, relationship building, and employee training.

 

I would welcome the opportunity to do the same for your company. I am very interested and enthusiastic about the possibility of meeting you again. I look forward to hearing from you on DATE to discuss our next steps.  If I do not hear from you on this date, I will contact you to follow up.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy