Detailed and committed lands professional with strong technical ability. Proven track record of technical expertise in my field looking to further my formal education to improve my capability for growth within my organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lands and Natural Resources Specialist
Doyon, Limited
10.2023 - Current
Manage land entitlement in excess of 12,000,000 acres for Doyon, Limited, an Alaska Native Corporation formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), and the largest private landowner in the United States
Sell and donate aggregate from over 140 material sites across interior Alaska, a region the size of Texas
Ensure environmental compliance stemming from the development of those material sites
Support trespass mitigation across Doyon land
Develop and track contracts for the purposes of permitting, aggregate sales and donations, and contract supervision agreements
Negotiate land and easement sales between Doyon and other entities
Track state and federal laws, plans, policies and actions to anticipate impacts to Doyon lands
Research title and prepare written findings
Provide primary technical support during ANCSA land appeal process or other litigation
Lands and Natural Resources Specialist IV
Doyon, Limited
04.2022 - 10.2023
Hired and trained employees
Attended meetings representing Doyon
Reviewed and approved technical documents
Managed numerous contractors
Lands and Natural Resources Specialist I
Doyon, Limited
09.2020 - 04.2022
Coordinated collaboration between Doyon and village community members to mitigate trespass on Doyon land
Developed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) map products for the department
Assisted in the sale and donation of aggregate from Doyon's material sites
Primary contact for the Alaska Fire Service regarding fires on Doyon land
Student Assistant
University Of Alaska Fairbanks
06.2018 - 05.2020
Rented outdoor gear and equipment to the public
Taught outdoor skills to students
Supervised the rock climbing wall
Forestry Technician
Center For Environmental Management Of Military Lands
05.2019 - 08.2019
Improved forest health by conducting regular inspections and implementing management practices
Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies
Streamlined data collection processes by utilizing GIS technology to create accurate maps and analyze spatial patterns
Contributed to the development of effective silvicultural prescriptions based on detailed site evaluations and analysis of stand dynamics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
05.2020
Skills
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Time Management
Technical Writing
Reading Comprehension
Project Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Senior Lands and Natural Resources Specialist
Doyon, Limited
10.2023 - Current
Lands and Natural Resources Specialist IV
Doyon, Limited
04.2022 - 10.2023
Lands and Natural Resources Specialist I
Doyon, Limited
09.2020 - 04.2022
Forestry Technician
Center For Environmental Management Of Military Lands