David Hall
West Lafayette,Indiana
Summary
Undergraduate student looking to expand their education of forest ecology and management through graduate school. While hoping to build upon a strong background in environmental science and natural resources. Eager to be on the forefront of scientific innovation within the field. With the intent of learning how to apply both new and old knowledge to a variety of environmental systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Research assistant
Purdue University - Dr. Michael R Saunders
West Lafayette, Indiana
03.2025 - Current
- Lead Field Technician for LiDAR sensing ground confirmation of a complete forest stand
- Lead and assisted data collection for regeneration study of woody species
- Data entry and summarizing for regeneration study
- Currently assisting colleague Austin Marshall with publication on oak regeneration in the presence of prescribed fire
Intern
Bartlett Tree Experts
Zionsville, Indiana
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Climbed trees using ropes and hitches - while performing structural pruning and removing dead wood
- Operated equipment such as chainsaws, bucket trucks, and a spider lift
- Discussed with clients how the removal of certain limbs would improve tree health or reduce hazards
Barista
Starbucks Coffee
Lafayette, Indiana
12.2021 - Current
- Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency
- Addressed any customer complaints or issues promptly and politely, ensuring customer satisfaction
Private guitar teacher
Self-Employed
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Fostered a supportive and encouraging teaching atmosphere, enhancing students' confidence levels
- Created lesson plans tailored to each student's needs
- Effectively communicated with students and parents to reach goals and plan meeting times
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette 08.2022 -
Skills
- ARCgis Pro
- Forest inventory techniques
- Remote sensing
- Functions within Microsoft Excel
- Tree identification
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Terrain navigation
- Team Oriented
- Flexible with Proactive Communication
Timeline
Research assistant
Purdue University - Dr. Michael R Saunders
03.2025 - Current
Intern
Bartlett Tree Experts
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Purdue University
08.2022 -
Barista
Starbucks Coffee
12.2021 - Current
Private guitar teacher
Self-Employed
01.2018 - 03.2020
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