Erin Colhoun
Opelika
Summary
Forestry professional with extensive experience in timber procurement support, harvest planning, contractor management, and forest operations across expansive land bases in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with logging contractors, timber suppliers, and landowners to ensure a seamless and cost-effective flow of wood to manufacturing facilities. Proficient in timber sale layout, harvest budgeting, GIS analysis, operational planning, and strategic supply chain decision-making. Committed to promoting sustainable practices while maximizing operational efficiency and safety in forest management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Professional | Planning and Roads
Weyerhaeuser
Georgetown, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Develop comprehensive annual harvesting strategy through GIS analysis and field checks to achieve volume targets.
- Execute comprehensive forecasting strategies across diverse areas, consistently meeting established budget goals.
- Direct roadwork and timber sale setup operations across 100,000+ acres, coordinating 15+ contractors to meet strategic volume and budget objectives.
- Administrate logging contracts and supervise harvesting operations to ensure SFI compliance and maximize value extraction based on local market specifications.
Internship
Weyerhaeuser
Columbus, MS
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of sawtimber and chip-n-saw small end diameters and presented a data-driven solution identifying opportunities for increasing harvest volumes and optimizing procurement expenses.
Internship
Weyerhaeuser
Brunswick, GA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed expertise in Sustainable Forestry Initiative through internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with certification standards.
Education
Master’s of Science - Forest Business and Investments
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2025
Skills
ArcGIS and Remote Sensing
Operational Forecasting and Budgeting
Contractor Management
Timber Volume Estimation
Data Analysis
Safety First Mindset
Collaboration and Relationship Building
Integrity and Accountability
Timeline
Development Professional | Planning and Roads
Weyerhaeuser
10.2025 - Current
Internship
Weyerhaeuser
05.2025 - 08.2025
Internship
Weyerhaeuser
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Auburn University
Master’s of Science - Forest Business and Investments
Auburn University