Alexander Bell
Live Oak
Summary
Dedicated Senior Forest Ranger with extensive experience in emergency response planning and project management. Skilled in developing wildfire prevention strategies and fostering strong community relations through public outreach and education initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Forest Ranger
Florida Forest Service
Live Oak
12.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented wildfire prevention strategies and conducted controlled burns.
- Conducted controlled burns to prevent wildfires and promote ecosystem health.
- Assisted with prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuel loads and promote healthy ecosystems.
- Alerted forest users about fire conditions, safety hazards and general forest use regulations to provide optimal protection and prevent harm.
- Educated the public on forest conservation and safety protocols.
- Conducted public outreach events to educate visitors on forest resources, recreational opportunities, and proper etiquette.
- Inspected trails and facilities for maintenance needs and safety compliance.
- Maintained park buildings and coordinated necessary repairs and upgrades.
- Initiated clean, welcoming environment by picking up litter and refuse and cutting down hazardous or diseased trees.
- Developed and maintained strong community relations through public speaking engagements and participation in local events.
- Erected signs and fences to control or direct activities of people and animals.
- Constructed fire breaks and removed brush to support fire prevention and suppression goals.
Human Resource Specialist
United State Coast Guard
Elizabeth City
04.1999 - 06.2009
- Managed employee recruitment and onboarding processes for new personnel.
- Developed and maintained HR policies in alignment with federal regulations.
- Facilitated training programs to enhance staff skills and compliance knowledge.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support employee development initiatives.
- Coordinated benefits administration and addressed employee inquiries effectively.
- Assisted in conflict resolution and facilitated mediation sessions among staff.
- Maintained accurate employee records and ensured data integrity in HR systems.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement strategic workforce planning initiatives.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Created training materials for new hires and provided orientation sessions.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members through mediation or other dispute resolution techniques.
- Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or grievances raised by employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL06-2019
Human Resource - Human Resource Basic
United States Coast Guard
Petaluma, CA08-1999
NCO Leadership Training - Leader Ship
UNITED STATE MARINE CORP
CHERRY POINT 02-1997
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Mayo, FL06-1994
Associate of Science - History
American Military University
Charles Town, WV06-2026
Skills
- Wildfire management
- Interpretive skills strategies
- Forest conservation
- Natural resource management
- Ecosystem restoration
- Geographic information systems
- Weather forecasting
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response planning
- Project management
- Risk management
- Public safety
- Volunteer recruitment
- Volunteer engagement
- Community support
- Team leadership
- Time management abilities
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Effective communication
- Public outreach
- Public engagement
- Public speaking
- Public outreach
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Safety compliance
- Records management
- Outdoor education
- Global positioning system usage
- Land navigation
- Natural navigation
- Self motivation
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership development
- Volunteer engagement
Timeline
Senior Forest Ranger
Florida Forest Service
12.2015 - Current
Human Resource Specialist
United State Coast Guard
04.1999 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American InterContinental University
Human Resource - Human Resource Basic
United States Coast Guard
NCO Leadership Training - Leader Ship
UNITED STATE MARINE CORP
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Associate of Science - History
American Military University