Dedicated Montana outdoorsman with 15 years of experience in state and federal public service, committed to safeguarding wildlife, public lands, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst
Farm Service Agency, USDA
Roundup, MT
06.2023 - 03.2025
Supported county office personnel in administering USDA disaster programs to benefit local agricultural producers. Performed field visits, inspections, and spot checks while managing office responsibilities such as acreage certifications and compliance
Wildland Firefighter
Montana DNRC
Libby , MT
03.2022 - 10.2022
Executed duties as a Fire Fighter 2 on a Type 6 wildland fire engine. Participated in 21-day USFS hand crew assignment near Fairbanks, AK. Conducted timber surveys, timber cruising, boundary marking, forest thinning, and property treatment to enhance fire readiness.. Fire season duties included equipment maintenance, drills/training, initial response to wildfires, direct/indirect attack on active fires, coordination with state/federal/volunteer/local resources, patrolling and mop up of controlled/contained wildfires.
3rd Mate/2nd Mate
SubCom
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 02.2021
Supervised navigational watch to ensure safe vessel operations.
Executed dynamic positioning maneuvers to maintain station-keeping accuracy.
Managed deck operations to optimize efficiency and safety protocols.. Managed and loaded ship's stores, cargo, and cable. Directed deck gang during fiber optic cable installation operations, ensured safety as officer during cable operations and maintained accurate records throughout operations Performed inspections, training, and documentation for compliance with all US Navy required force protection anti-terrorism programs, small arms, ship's reaction force, and chemical/biological/radiological defense. Conducted inspections and maintenance for all firefighting and safety equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
Facilitated training for personnel on the use of firefighting equipment and safety protocols.
Assisted with passage planning and chart corrections to enhance navigational accuracy.
Maintained electronic navigation equipment and performed weather forecasting to ensure safe vessel operations.
2nd Mate/3rd Mate
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit West
Norfolk , VA
10.2012 - 01.2019
Supervised a navigational watch, oversaw passage planning, and maintained navigation equipment. Managed inspection, upkeep, and training related to all safety equipment, fire fighting apparatus, small vessels, and watch standing duties. Program coordinator for US Navy crane program overseeing maintenance, certification, and training for nuclear ordnance and hazardous waste crane lift operations.. Conducted fuel testing and managed ship-to-ship fuel and cargo transfers.
Led response team for firefighting, damage control, and medical emergencies.
Executed safety protocols during emergency situations to ensure crew, environmental, and vessel welfare.