Brandon Raatz
River Falls,Wisconsin
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced conservation student accustomed to working long hours alone to examine sites, assess environmental conditions, and implement plans to improve ecological areas. Dedicated to applying expertise to support native and non-invasive species. Works well with members of the public, environmental action groups, and government agencies to accomplish goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks Intern/Laborer (LTE)
Sheboygan County
Sheboygan , WI
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with the maintenance of trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, and parking lots located within assigned parks areas.
- Maintained park grounds by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns; pruned shrubs and trees; weeded flower beds; applied fertilizer and pesticides.
- Operated light motorized equipment including tractors, mowers, weed trimmers and blowers for grounds maintenance activities.
- Inspected equipment used by visitors at different parks sites in order to ensure it is being used safely and properly maintained.
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician (LTE)
Sheboygan County
Sheboygan, WI
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed GIS mapping layers for land cover analysis, habitat suitability modeling, and other conservation projects.
- Assisted with the implementation of habitat restoration projects including planting native vegetation, removing invasive species, and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on interdisciplinary approaches to natural resource management.
- Assisted with the maintenance of equipment used in fieldwork operations.
Line Cook
Town & Country Club
Sheboygan, WI
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation/Environmental Planning (GIS Minor)
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05-2024
Skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Pesticide Application
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Power Tool Operation
- Horticulture Knowledge
- Identifying Environmental Concerns
- Landscaping
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- Wisconsin Pesticide License (Category 6.0, Cert. #117735) - 2023
- Clean Boats Clean Waters Certification - 2022
Accomplishments
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout - 2019
References
- Jason Bitter (Park Superintendent): jason.bitter@sheboygancounty.com, (920-459-3060)
- Matt Brauer (AIS Coordinator): matthew.brauer@sheboygancounty.com, (920-459-3060)
- Nick Nugent (Miller's Glen Manager): Nugentnic18@gmail.com, (920-918-9180)
Timeline
Parks Intern/Laborer (LTE)
Sheboygan County
05.2023 - 09.2023
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician (LTE)
Sheboygan County
05.2022 - 09.2022
Line Cook
Town & Country Club
04.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Conservation/Environmental Planning (GIS Minor)
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
- Wisconsin Pesticide License (Category 6.0, Cert. #117735) - 2023
- Clean Boats Clean Waters Certification - 2022
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