Brian Fletcher
Norman,OK
Summary
Experienced in many different fields, and work well in teams or alone. My work history has spanned management and lower level jobs with high degrees of responsibility and detailed work. I am used to hard work, unusual hours, and handling people in a tactful, professional way when required.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Archeology Technician
Switchgrass Consulting LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Perform cultural surveys for many hours outdoors
- Carried packs all day
- Hiked in difficult terrain
- Detailed work in the outdoors
- Data collection
- Report writing
- Historical/Land information research
- Extensive travelling
Farm Worker
River Refuge Seed
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Used and maintained heavy equipment daily
- Used chainsaws daily and performed upkeep
- Worked past designated hours if needed
- Worked in extreme weather and temperature situations
- Planted, maintained, harvested
- Performed after harvest seed cleaning and packaging
- I did everything on a farm from the usual to the unusual
- Punctual
- Learned to drive more machines (Combine, Backhoe, loader, grader, and more)
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Astec Industries
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated independent of supervision to manufacture heavy equipment for mining, forestry, and conservation operations
- Used cranes to lift and maneuver heavy steel pieces into place
- Welded with hard wire and duel shield wire at a high degree of quality
- Used many types of hand tools
- Worked long difficult hours
Biological Science Technician
Fish And Wildlife Service
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Proficient with pacific northwest plant identification
- Worked on threatened/endangered species population surveys
- Heavy Equipment Certified (Tractors, Forklifts, Skid steers,etc.)
- ATV UTV Certified
- MIG Welding Experience
- Worked many days at or over 100 degrees/cold/rain
- Kept detailed records and maintained a very organized work space
- Experience managing hydrology of marshes
- Extensive Pesticide Mixing/Spraying
Nursery Handyman
Bela Flor Nursery
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Plant care
- Display set up
- Heavy Lifting
Biologist Assistant
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Intern for the biology department
- Used to long hours
- Used to difficult work outdoors
- Very experienced with heavy equipment and many different types of vehicles
- Used GIS to map plants, animal populations, and fire damage
- Hiking in extreme conditions
Biological Science Technician
Bureau of Land Mangment
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Compiled data on invasive species.
- Investigated invasive species in burn areas
- Assisted with tree disease Identification and removal
- Invasive plant removal
- Used GIS daily for maps and data compilation
- Set up and headed field days for interdepartmental work on invasive plants
- Pesticide applicator
- Sawyer certified
- ROHVA certified for ATV/UTV use
- Performed tasks on steep slopes, difficult terrain, or in extreme weather
- Used to long days or unusual hours
Green House Manager
Oklahoma City Community College
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed new database for plants information and care
- Personally renovated the watering system
- Daily and long term care of plants
- Managed other workers and non employee access to the greenhouse.
- Managed any experiments set up in the greenhouse and maintained the quality of those experiments
Front Desk Receptionist
Comfort Inn And Suites
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Customer service
Biological Science Technician
Bureau Of Land Management, Butte Field Office
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Weeds, Forestry, Wildlife, Geology
- Certified for Vehicle and trailer use
- GIS systems training and daily use
- Certified CPR and first aid
- Certified Pesticide applicator
- Worked very long hours
- Worked outdoors in difficult conditions
- Heavy lifting
- Data collections and entry
Manager of Restaurants
University of Oklahoma - Cate Restaurants
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Night manager for five restaurants and the building
- Resolved employee disputes with diplomacy and maintained a positive work environment
- Worked hard as a part of the teams I was supervising when not needed in a management capacity
Facility manager/ exotic animal handler
Extreme animals
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Cleaned meticulously, constructed large scale enclosures, as well as making smaller houses for smaller animals.
- Performed exotic animal shows for businesses, schools, festivals, churches, and birthday parties.
Press Assistant/ Roll Tender
Quad Graphics
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Worked around heavy materials and equipment that required a high degree of precision and focus
- Kept work area clean and removed safety hazards continuously
Shop Leader and Sheet Metal Fabricator
BBM Steel Buildings
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Shop leader
- Worked with forklifts daily
- Welding experience
Aircraft Mechanic
Tinker Air Force base
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Worked hard to achieve the Air Force standard in all the jobs I did.
- Was punctual and learned a lot about efficiency and working to a higher goal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecological Restoration
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR05-2026
Associate of Science - Biology
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2020
Associate of Science - Aircraft Mechanic A&P Systems
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OKHigh School Diploma -
Norman high school
Norman, OK2010
Skills
GIS mapping
Chainsaw certified through The Forest Service Class A
ATV/UTV certified
Diplomatic and calm in stressful situations
Heavy Equipment Certified (Tractors, Forklifts, Skid Steer, excavator, etc)
Experienced MIG Welder
Experienced backpacker
Quick learner
Heavy lifting
Wildland firefighter certified FFT2
Very experienced in using different types of heavy equipment and vehicles
Used to unusual and long hours
Capable with different inventory systems
Data Collection and Entry
Proficient in plant ID on my own and through use of keys
Volunteer work
Volunteered for 5 years at the Little River Zoo. Then assisted with running the volunteer program for two years after that.
volunteered for 6 months at Sam Noble Musuem of Natural History
Volunteer at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on and off between seasonal jobs since 2017
References
Tyler Sanbar 405-227-7760
Professional/Personal (Known for many years)
Lauren O'Shea 405-626-7193
Professional (Current Manager at Switchgrass Consulting)
Timeline
Archeology Technician
Switchgrass Consulting LLC
11.2023 - Current
Farm Worker
River Refuge Seed
05.2022 - 09.2023
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Astec Industries
11.2021 - 05.2022
Biological Science Technician
Fish And Wildlife Service
05.2021 - 10.2021
Nursery Handyman
Bela Flor Nursery
11.2020 - 05.2021
Biological Science Technician
Bureau of Land Mangment
05.2019 - 08.2019
Biological Science Technician
Bureau Of Land Management, Butte Field Office
05.2018 - 11.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
Comfort Inn And Suites
02.2018 - 05.2019
Biologist Assistant
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
02.2017 - 03.2021
Green House Manager
Oklahoma City Community College
08.2016 - 08.2019
Manager of Restaurants
University of Oklahoma - Cate Restaurants
02.2016 - 01.2018
Facility manager/ exotic animal handler
Extreme animals
04.2015 - 01.2016
Press Assistant/ Roll Tender
Quad Graphics
06.2014 - 04.2015
Shop Leader and Sheet Metal Fabricator
BBM Steel Buildings
05.2013 - 06.2014
Aircraft Mechanic
Tinker Air Force base
08.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Norman high school
Bachelor of Science - Ecological Restoration
Oregon State University
Associate of Science - Biology
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate of Science - Aircraft Mechanic A&P Systems
Oklahoma City Community College
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