Drew Walker
Heppner,OR
Summary
Forestry professional with solid background in forest management and conservation techniques. Skilled in ecosystem monitoring, wildfire prevention, and land restoration. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Dependable, with commitment to achieving impactful results in forest sustainability and health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician (Silviculture)
United States Forest Service
01.2021 - Current
- Conducts surveys to assess forest health and implement management strategies.
- Improves ecosystem health by monitoring wildlife populations and habitat conditions.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on land management projects, to ensure holistic approaches to ecosystem management.
- Assists in reforestation projects, planting trees, collecting and storing seed to restore forested areas.
- Assists in implementing conservation plans in alignment with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) for sustainable forest management.
- Enhances data collection process by using advanced GPS and GIS technologies.
- Monitors tree growth and health, contributing to forest regeneration efforts.
- Assists on fire risk assessments to prevent and manage wildfire.
- Identifies pest infestations and implements control measures to protect forest health.
- Conducts forest inventory assessments, supporting resource management decisions.
- Prepares and collects data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
- Supervisor: Diane Shirley, Diane.shirley@usda.gov, 541-969-6575
Program Manager, Africa/Middle East Program
U.S. Forest Service International Programs
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Established and managed grants with international partners to support environmental conservation based projects.
- Improved team collaboration by implementing effective communication channels.
- Established strategic partnerships with domestic and international personnel to advance program goals.
- Engaged with partners from diverse cultures and disciplines to strategize and improve program development.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with domestic and international partners.
- Enhanced program visibility utilizing public facing digital cloud-based platforms.
- Provided technical support and recommendation for program improvement.
- Monitored project activities with detailed reporting and data analysis.
- Strategized with partners to reach and maintain budget and project targets.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful program delivery.
- Facilitated the acquiring of government furnished equipment to support international program objectives.
- Managed and supervised international government travel for six domestic USFS personnel on a program support mission.
- Supervisor: John Kerkering, john.kerkering@usda.gov, 202-281-4906
Peace Corp Volunteer (Environment)
Peace Corps Malawi
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted community needs assessment in partnership with District Forestry Office to identify and develop solutions to destructive resource management practices.
- Designed and facilitated wildlife/environmental education programs for local grade school in rural village setting to improve awareness and environmental stewardship.
- Accessed small grant used in local forest area restoration to boost health of urban-forest interface.
- Assisted in the partnership of outside organizations with Malawi Forestry Department to develop resource management plans that best serve low income villages to improve economic resiliency and ecosystem protection.
- Participated in the collaboration of Africa Parks and local small business partners to develop eco-tourism infrastructure to boost community income and promote healthy environmental practices.
- Organized delivery and distribution of bamboo seedlings to local farmers to diversify crop production and implement agroforestry practices.
- Conducted agroforestry training with rural farmers to promote ecosystem friendly farming practices.
- Provided technical trainings on food security and nutrition to a women’s AIDS support group based at local village health clinic with the goal of building economic resiliency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environment and Sustainability
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO01.2017
Skills
- Contract Officer Representative (COR1)
- ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro
- Geospatial field equipment
- Arborist trained
- Red card certified wildland firefighter
- CPR/ First Aid
Certification
- Herpetology certificate (Amphibian Foundation)
- Venom 1 dangerous snake response and handling (Miami Dade Fire Department)
Timeline
Program Manager, Africa/Middle East Program
U.S. Forest Service International Programs
02.2022 - 02.2023
Forestry Technician (Silviculture)
United States Forest Service
01.2021 - Current
Peace Corp Volunteer (Environment)
Peace Corps Malawi
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Environment and Sustainability
Western Colorado University
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