Hi, I’m
Cole Murphy
French Creek,WV
Summary
Currently a student studying wildlife management at GSU (Glenville State University). Willing to listen, learn, and excited to contribute in a real-world environment to help find practical, actionable solutions for current needs.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
4
Certificate
Work History
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Vandalia, WV
Internship
2021.05 - Current (3 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Operated chainsaw equipment efficiently and safely
- Operated and maintained tractors efficiently.
- Assisted in the capture and banding of Mourning Dove, Canada Geese, American Woodcock, and various species of waterfowl.
- Assisted in trapping nuisance bears
- Assisted in pulling samples from bears that have contracted mange
- Assisted with deer distance sampling
- Applied herbicides to fields and timber stands
- Timber marking for sale in Stonewall Jackson Wildlife Management Area
- Implemented timber stand improvements to enhance growth and sustainability
- Assisted with all aspects of managing the Stonewall Wildlife Management Area
- Planted food plots using a 75hp and 115 hp tractor and no-till seed drill and corn planter
- prepared food plots by mowing, discing, or applying herbicide
- Maintained a variety of equipment from weedeaters to tractors and implements
- Assisted in prescribed burning in timber and field settings
- Assisted in establishing firebreaks around planned areas to burn
- Assisted in constructing Rabbit and Woodcock habitat
- Learned to COllect CWD Samples from Deer
- Collect samples from roadkill and trapped black bear
- Maintained roads and public access sites
- Tracking of Turkey using telemetery
Cheat Lake Bird Rehab Center, Cheat Lake, WV
Volunteer
2018.05 - 2020.08 (2 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Provided care for injured birds of prey
- Ensured the upkeep and cleanliness of bird of prey enclosures and facilities
- Nurtured and tended to the needs of young birds of prey to ensure their successful release
J and K Builders, French Creek, WV
Contracter
2020.06 - 2020.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Resolved any problems encountered during construction work.
- Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
Education
Buckhannon Upshur High School , Buckhannon, WV
High School Diploma
2020-05
Glenville State University , Glenville, WV
from Wildlife Management
University Overview
- Additional Coursework in Silviculture, Timber Harvesting and Felling, Timber Harvest Planning and Systems, Dendrology 1 and 2, Forest Ecology 1 and 2, Zoology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Techniques, CAD, GIS 1 and 2, Forest Recreation and Wildlife Management and Wildlife Habitat Management
- Research: Deer Browse Census Research Project
- Management of Rabbits on the Arbuckle Property, Capstone Project: Managing of Natural Resource's and the managing of Rabbits for the given area assigned.
- Research: Managing of Doves, Woodcock, Grouse, Rabbits, Squirrels, and Woodpeckers on assigned property owned by Glenville State University
- Research: Woody species native to the Cranberry Glades
- Research: Timber Species and Yield in WV
- Research: Impact of Soil Heterogeneity on Forest Structure and Diversity of Tree Species in the Central Congo Basin
- Research: GIS Mapping of Rock Cave, WV
Skills
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Fast Learner
- Outstanding communication skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Skills
- Goal Setting
- Reliability
- Sprayer Calibration
- Plowing Techniques
- Weed management
- Seeder Calibration
- Seed Selection
- Soil Compaction
- Drainage Systems
- Discing Fields
- No-Till Farming
- GPS Systems
- Soil Tilling
- Fertilizer Application
- Crop planting
- Crop Rotation
- GPS Navigation
- Erosion Control
- Effective Communication
- Spray System Operation
- Wood Processing
- Chainsaw Handling
- Tree Felling Techniques
- Chainsaw Sharpening
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Chainsaw Operation
- Brush clearing
- Felling wedge use
- Branch Trimming
Affiliations
- WV Permitted Falconer
- Fly Fisherman
- Working hunting dogs
Certification
- S-130 Fire Training
- S-190 Fire Training
- Best Management Practices Class
- First Aid and Safety
Timeline
Internship
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
2021.05 - Current (3 years & 4 months)
Contracter
J and K Builders
2020.06 - 2020.08 (2 months)
Volunteer
Cheat Lake Bird Rehab Center
2018.05 - 2020.08 (2 years & 3 months)
Buckhannon Upshur High School
High School Diploma
Glenville State University
from Wildlife Management
- S-130 Fire Training
- S-190 Fire Training
- Best Management Practices Class
- First Aid and Safety
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