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Cole Alexa

Iron River,MI

Summary

Dynamic forester with extensive experience at Alexa Forest Products, excelling in timber marking and heavy equipment operation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while constructing durable logging roads. Experience around silviculture practices and tree identification, contributing to timber harvesting projects. Committed to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments. Available for a full-time job starting December 15, 2025.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Forester

Alexa Forest Products
Iron River, Michigan
05.2023 - Current
  • Marked timber in different hardwood mixed stands.
  • Built gravel logging roads.
  • Used heavy equipment included a bulldozer, excavator, and skid steer.
  • Opened up roads with dozer to plan the road.

Laborer

FA Industrial Services
Iron River, Michigan
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Was a laborer working in the union.
  • Worked four ten-hour days a week, sometimes overtime on these days.
  • Lots of shovel work including, line locating, sewer lines, propane lines and water lines.
  • Traveled for work and stayed in hotels where ever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
12-2025

Skills

  • Timber marking
  • Road construction
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Timber harvesting
  • Silviculture practices
  • Tree identification

Affiliations

  • Excel in woodworking and building projects
  • Own my own startup clothing company (experience in entrepeneurship)
  • Like being organized and on time with all my different hobbies

Accomplishments

  • Earned a few different scholarships in highschool

Timeline

Forester

Alexa Forest Products
05.2023 - Current

Laborer

FA Industrial Services
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

Michigan Technological University