Eric Colleran
South Glastonbury,CT
Summary
Determined and hardworking professional with strong communication skills and an ability to adapt to diverse work environments. Committed to continuous learning and skill improvement to enhance productivity and contribute effectively to team goals. A dependable worker able to follow instructions meticulously, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Logger
Self-employed Contractor
South Glastonbury, CT
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for harvest of target species and determination of log lengths based on size and grade
- Experience in Cut-To-Length and Whole Tree harvesting
- Maintain adherence to state and town wetland regulations and Best Management Practices
- Knowledgeable in safe chainsaw use and tree felling techniques
- Experience using and maintaining small-engine equipment(Saws, mowers, trimmers, etc.)
- Experience using and maintaining forestry equipment(Forwarder, skidder, chipper etc.)
- Attained Connecticut Forest Practitioners certification
Pantry Chef
Birch Hill Tavern
Glastonbury, CT
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured all food items met quality standards prior to serving them to guests
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications
- Communicated effectively with kitchen and wait staff regarding orders, patron allergies/dietary restrictions
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of station and food storage areas
Forestry Technician
University of Connecticut Forest Crew
Storrs, CT
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Practiced forest management techniques in the UConn Forest
- Assisted in writing forest management plans for UConn Forest tracts
- Responsible for inventory and marking of trees in harvest areas of UConn Forest
- Assisted in data collection and tree inventory/marking for ASCC project on oak regeneration in Mohegan State Forest
- Maintained forest access points and trails
- Trained in safe chainsaw use and tree felling techniques
- Experience in use and maintenance of forestry equipment(Saws, tractor, sawmill)
- Sale of wood products to the public
- Received Game of Logging Level 1 training
Pantry Chef, Expo
The Beamhouse
Glastonbury, CT
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Ensured all food items met quality standards prior to serving them to guests
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications
- Communicated effectively with kitchen and wait staff regarding orders, patron allergies/dietary restrictions
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of station and food storage areas
- Managed staff during lunch/dinner services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources- Sustainable Forest Resources
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2022
Skills
- Chainsaw Operation
- Tree Identification
- Communication
- Organization
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- Connecticut Forest Practitioner certification- Supervising Forest Products Harvester
Timeline
Contract Logger
Self-employed Contractor
07.2022 - Current
Pantry Chef
Birch Hill Tavern
10.2021 - 06.2022
Forestry Technician
University of Connecticut Forest Crew
05.2021 - 05.2022
Pantry Chef, Expo
The Beamhouse
10.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources- Sustainable Forest Resources
University of Connecticut
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