Alexander J Perram
Ironwood
Summary
Forestry professional with over 10 years of experience in timber harvest planning and administration, resource management planning, forest inventory and analysis, and GIS data management across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Experienced in collaborating with colleagues, supervising field crews, developing and implementing plans, and effectively communicating with clients. Experience working with a wide variety of clients, including timber investment management organizations, conservation organizations, government agencies, and non-industrial private forestland owners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Forester
Huber Resources Corp.
Ironwood, MI
05.2023 - Current
- Project Analysis & Bid Development
- Project Planning & Supervision
- Tree Planting: Field Crew Supervision & Fieldwork Planning
- Timber Harvest Planning & Supervision
- Roadwork Planning & Supervision
- Timber Sale Fieldwork Preparations & Supervision
- Timber Sale Marketing & Administration
- Forest Inventory & Analysis
- GIS Data Management & Mapping
- Forest Management Plans
Project Forester
Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
Ironwood, MI
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Timber Harvest Planning & Scheduling
- Roadwork Planning & Supervision
- Supervision of Staff & Seasonal Foresters
- Timber Sale Marketing & Administration
- Forest Inventory & Analysis
- GIS Data Management & Mapping
- Forest Management Plans
Appraisal Assistant/Staff Forester
Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
Minocqua, WI
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Appraisal Report Drafting
- Comparative Sales Research & Field Inspections
- Senior Appraisal Staff Support
- Gross Timber Valuations
- Forest Inventory & Analysis
- GIS Data Management & Mapping
Staff Forester
Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
Au Train, MI
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Timber Sales: Field Preparations & Marketing
- Supervision of Seasonal Staff
- Forest Inventory: Data Collection & Processing
- GIS Data Management & Mapping
- Forest Management Plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Minor in Ecology
Michigan Technological University
12-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
- Tree planting
- Silviculture practices
- Forest inventory analysis
- Logging operations supervision
- Road construction planning
- ArcGIS proficiency
Certifications & Trainings
Michigan Registered Forester (#46118)
Michigan Qualified Forester (#284)
Wisconsin Cooperating Forester / Certified Plan Writer (Issued Feb 2024)
Certified Timber Marker & Cruiser – Ottawa NF & Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
FSC Chain of Custody Lead Auditor Training
ISO 19011 Lead Auditor Training
PEFC Chain of Custody Training
Michigan DNR Timber Marker/Cruiser (In Progress)
NRCS Technical Service Provider Certification (In Progress)
Huber Aspiring Leaders Program
Huber Mentorship Program
Timeline
Senior Operations Forester
Huber Resources Corp.
05.2023 - Current
Project Forester
Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2023
Appraisal Assistant/Staff Forester
Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
10.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Forester
Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Minor in Ecology
Michigan Technological University