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Results-driven professional with BS in Forestry eager to contribute extensive background in landscape, grounds and environmental management toward supporting operations of a dynamic organization.   Effective and persuasive communicator with strong management and supervisory experience as well as budget management and program development talent.  Proven track record of safely and efficiently managing chemical treatments and equipment according to standards and requirements.                                                

                                                           

 

2004 to Present:  Sports Field Supervisor City of Xxxxxx Park and Recreation Department, Xxxxxx, TX

   Provide leadership and oversight for staff and crew maintaining sports field sector; effectively prepare grounds including 21 fields, 36 acres of sports field turf and 2 tournament sports complexes for use.

   Safely apply chemical and fertilizer treatments, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides to optimize field conditions; manage a $200K annual maintenance budget,  implement preventative maintenance schedule to ensure top working condition of all equipment and maintain pesticide records, licensure and MSDS documentation.

   Integral partner with local youth and adults sports affiliations; collaborate to promote and encourage community involvement to sustain quality field conditions; Chair of Sports Field Standards Committee.

 

2000 to 2004:  Pesticide Applicator, Xxxxxx Zoo Xxxxxx Park and Recreation Department, Xxxxxx, TX

   Safely and efficiently managed, monitored and inspected grounds and building areas for pest issues; integral partner in the development of the Integrated Pest Management Program to optimize pest management strategies.

   Applied strong understanding of wildlife population management to ensure acceptable levels; applied chemicals and pesticides to all areas and maintained detailed application records and inventory levels.

 

Peace Corps Community Development Forestry Volunteer

1999: Naga City, Philippines

   Contributed strong understanding of conservation efforts to advise NGO/INGO on strategies affecting  Mt. Isarog National Park; planned and facilitated 4-day environmental youth camp for High School students.

   Effectively estimated and drafted budget proposal with strategic cost controls to successfully secure critical funding supporting establishment of a village daycare center.

1997: Syangja, Nepal

   Spearheaded efforts to acquire funds and project managed implementation of latrines for 136 villagers.

   Executed 5-day natural resource conference for international development agency volunteers.

   Contributed technical expertise to assist district office, staff and villagers; trained 20 village women on how to enhance cooking processes and facilitated development of how to establish a village nursery and effective forest utilization.

  

1994 to 1996:   Timber Inspector, Southwest Timber Laboratories, Houston, TX

   Ensured optimized quality control strategies and preservative requirements for manufacturers of wood products; performed comprehensive testing of wood samples to maintain quality standards.

 

 

Bachelor of Science Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Certified Professional Turfgrass Manager C Xxxxxx Turfgrass Association

Xxxxxx Commission on Environmental Quality Licensed Landscape Irrigator

Xxxxxx Department of Agriculture Non-commercial Applicator License