GRANT VAN EMMERIK
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
To obtain a full-time position as a forestry assistant with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vegetation Management Inspector
Sierra Forestry Consulting
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Conducted utility line-clearance inspections and tree risk assessments (TRAQ) to ensure compliance with safety standards; performed quality-control audits, species identification, and growth-rate assessments while collaborating with tree crews and customers.
- Inspected timber harvest sites for Sierra Forestry Consulting compliance and safety standards.
- Reviewed forestry boundaries, access roads, and environmental conditions during field inspections.
- Documented site findings using GPS units, maps, and inspection forms.
Forester
Green Diamond Resource Co.
Orick & Korbel, CA
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Executed seasonal timber cruising and tree risk assessments to evaluate forest health and safety, alongside conducting field patrols and inspections to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Managed forest inventories and timber cruises for Green Diamond Resource Co. timberlands
- Planned harvest units with silviculture, access, and environmental protection requirements
- Marked timber for thinning, selection harvest, and regeneration work
Cashier / Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale
Eureka, CA
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Customer service and cashier support.
Busser / Dishwasher
Ferndale Pizza Co.
Ferndale, CA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Front- and back-of-house restaurant support.
Hay Bucking / Handyman
Miranda Dairy
Ferndale, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Seasonal hay-bucking and general maintenance work.
Education
B.S. - Forestry, Wildland Fire Management
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2025
A.A. - Behavioral & Social Science
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
- OSHA 30
- Chainsaw Safety Training
- Wildland Safety & First Aid/CPR
- GIS & technical tools
- ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, ArcGIS Collector, One VM
- Forest Metrix; Microsoft Excel (inventory data)
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Team Captain, Cal Poly Humboldt Track & Field (2022–2024), Cal Poly Humboldt Male Athlete of the Year (2024), Men's Track Athlete of the Year (2022, 2024), Cal Poly Humboldt 400m record holder, College of the Redwoods 400m record holder, Full-ride Scholarship athlete, Cal Poly Humboldt Track & Field, Dean's List, Cal Poly Humboldt (2022; GPA above 3.5), Team Captain College of the Redwoods (2019-2020), Presidential Honor Roll, College of the Redwoods
Timeline
Vegetation Management Inspector
Sierra Forestry Consulting
03.2025 - 09.2026
Forester
Green Diamond Resource Co.
05.2021 - 08.2024
Cashier / Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale
07.2018 - 08.2021
Busser / Dishwasher
Ferndale Pizza Co.
01.2016 - 12.2016
Hay Bucking / Handyman
Miranda Dairy
01.2014 - 01.2016
B.S. - Forestry, Wildland Fire Management
Cal Poly Humboldt
A.A. - Behavioral & Social Science
College of the Redwoods