Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Cole  Murphy

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
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Internship

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Vandalia, WV
05.2021 - Current
  • 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

Volunteer

Cheat Lake Bird Rehab Center
Cheat Lake, WV
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • 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

Education

High School Diploma -

Buckhannon Upshur High School
05-2020

Wildlife Management

Glenville State University

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
05.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Cheat Lake Bird Rehab Center
05.2018 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Buckhannon Upshur High School

Wildlife Management

Glenville State University
Cole Murphy