Emily Murphy
Choteau,MT
Summary
Passionate advocate for the preservation and sustainable management of precious natural resources, with a strong commitment to fostering scientific inquiry. Experienced in research, dirt work, tree cutting, and horsepacking. Dedicated individual thriving in challenging environments and possessing a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
ASSISTANT CREW LEADER
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (SBFC)
Missoula, MT
04.2024 - Current
- Lead both volunteer crews, as well as interns, to complete trail maintenance to the standards of the United States Forest Service
- Mentored a wide age range of individuals in the proper methods for crosscutting, rock work, and tread work
- Organized large group meals to ensure dietary needs were appropriately met
- Completed logistical planning for crews ranging between five to twelve individuals
- Educated all parties on the best practices of Leave No Trace in frontcountry as well as backcountry wilderness areas
- Utilized pulaskis, crosscuts, handsaws, and various other tools to clear trails in the national forests.
- Planned with partner groups to ensure the highest level of work was completed safely and effectively.
SNOW RANGER
United States Forest Service
West Yellowstone, MT
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Patrolled areas for the purpose of current route and mountain familiarization, increase interaction with independent and guided outfitters; facilitated the monitoring of guide services, documented resource issues, and impact
- Monitored public use for the purposes of resource protection and management
- A high level of physical fitness was required to perform these duties
- Provided daily user counts and maintained data base of information to be included in yearend reports
- I monitored use and user impacts, and reported findings
- Monitored the condition and use of trails and oversees the construction and maintenance of trails
- Worked with other agencies, interest groups, and partnerships to accomplish wilderness tasks and studies and explained established rules and regulations to wilderness campers
- Provided standard information on resource management and stock use practices, while checking for compliance with regulation issues notices for common violations and reported other violations to supervisor.
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
United States Forest Service
Choteau, MT
04.2022 - 12.2023
- A high level of physical fitness was required to perform these duties
- Participated on patrols of off-trail regions of the District or Forest on foot as well as on horseback
- Assured work projects were completed safely and utilized minimal tool concept, while assuring wilderness areas and trails were maintained to established trail standards
- Collected monies for the sale of maps
- Gathered specific data on wilderness conditions
- Planned, scheduled, and accomplished the day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks for recreation activities in general forest areas, trails, and in designated wilderness according to approved plans
- Provided daily user counts and maintained data base of information to be included in yearend reports
- Monitored use and user impacts and reported findings
- Monitored the condition and use of trails and oversees the construction and maintenance of trails
- Provided and supported Forest Law Enforcement efforts in enforcing rules and regulations
- Conducted safety checks of camp areas, outfitter areas and recorded data for corrective action, as well as inspected assigned areas to determine compliance with regulations or specifications
- Educated user groups on 'Leave No Trace' camping techniques and packing out garbage in an effort to curtail the improper management of human waste while educating people on the importance of campsites placed away from water sources.
IRB ANALYST
University of Texas
Austin, TX
12.2017 - 2 2022
- Created presentations and educational materials
- Presented to groups of individuals of various backgrounds ranging from students, community members, to doctors
- This information was presented in person, videoconference, and/or by phone
- Conducted interviews to elicit facts or obtain information to help better assist the audience in digesting and understanding the information being presented
- Ensured all proposed research was aligned with federal and institutional regulations
- Attended conferences and webinars to stay abreast with federal policies
- Communicated with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintaining working relationships with co-volunteers, fellow students, volunteer coordinators, and/or faculty members concerning volunteer or academic work assignments to carry out daily operations
- Assisted investigators with properly submitting research applications and organized schedules for multiple members of the IRB process
- Stayed abreast with current and previous regulations through research, CITI trainings, AAHRPP conferences, etc.
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Independently formulated and conducted research under supervision of St
- Edward's faculty
- Gathered and synthesized previous literature
- Obtained permission from St
- Edward's Institutional Review Board
- Created survey for gathering data
- Analyzed data using Qualtrics Database.
IRB COORDINATOR
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Ensured all proposed research is aligned with federal regulations
- Assisted investigators with properly submitting research applications
- Coordinated and planned meetings for reviewing proposed research
- Created and organized schedules for multiple members of the IRB process
- Collaborated with fellow employees to ensure all members are present to represent quorum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
St. Edwards University
Austin, TX 01.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 01.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
Microsoft Application & PDF
Public Speaking
Management
Leadership
Crosscut
Chainsaw
Horsepacking
Time Management
Search and Rescue
Certification
Sawyer B Crosscut and Chainsaw
Timeline
Sawyer B Crosscut and Chainsaw
04-2024
Horsemanship
04-2024
ASSISTANT CREW LEADER
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (SBFC)
04.2024 - Current
SNOW RANGER
United States Forest Service
12.2023 - 04.2024
Wilderness First Responder
10-2022
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
United States Forest Service
04.2022 - 12.2023
AAI Level 1 Avalanche Course
04-2021
IRB ANALYST
University of Texas
12.2017 - 2 2022
IRB COORDINATOR
University of Colorado Denver
10.2016 - 04.2017
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
St. Edward's University
01.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
St. Edwards University
01.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Houston Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
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