Holden Minnichsoffer
White Bear Lake,MN
Summary
Mr. Minnichsoffer is an environmental scientist and has approximately four years of consulting experience as a WSP environmental consultant and a utility forester, as well as two years before that with experience in habitat restoration. His experience within the field is diverse and areas of expertise include site investigative activities, sample collection, field sampling events, data analysis, and report authoring as well as QA/QC. He is familiar with data collection techniques and compiling data and information into reports. He has experience using forms of GIS through his experience with the both WSP USA and Davey Resource Group as a utility forester.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Consultant, Environmental Science
WSP - USA
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - Current
- During time as an environmental consultant with WSP, I've had opportunities to be involved with investigations at a variety of sites such as closed landfills, petroleum brownfields, PFAS sites, Superfund sites, and soil vapor investigations. The majority of sites were under control of the MPCA with a lower percentage of the sites being private entities.
- Field investigation activities have allowed me to be proficient in leading and directing a team of drillers on both hydro-sonic and direct push technology (DPT) drill rigs. Logging cores and collecting soil and water samples for laboratory analysis are a routine part of these field investigations
- Conducted detailed Phase I and Phase II site investigations to identify potential contamination sources and helped develop appropriate remediation strategies.
- Lead field investigation activities to determine the extent of contamination in the soil and water table surrounding several landfills in the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Experience in stormwater runoff sampling and have been involved with construction monitoring efforts in order to prevent stormwater and contaminated construction runoff into surface water bodies. Construction monitoring efforts have been involved with MNDoT projects and monitoring construction sites for potential soil contamination.
- Experience sampling ambient air and soil vapor in contaminated areas. Soil vapor investigations sometimes included oversight of Vapor Mitigation System installation. Experience gained in both passive sampler and summa can vapor sampling techniques.
- Conducted routine sampling of groundwater monitoring well networks around contaminated sites. Data was compiled into annual monitoring reports.
Prairie Management Tech
Prairie Restorations Inc.
Scandia, MN
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Scheduled regular landscaping and management services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of prairies and client sites.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
- Mixed and applied fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides to promote growth and mitigate pests.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and invasive species with shears, pruners or chain saws.
- Coordinated and carried out tasks for large-scale landscaping projects including installation and restoration of native prairie habitats.
Consulting Utility Forester with East Central Energy, Multiple Sites, Minnesota
Davey Resource Group
Minnesota
01.2022 - 01.2023
- As a consulting utility forester, he patrolled the power line system for East Central Energy, identifying potentially hazardous trees alongside roadways, rights-of-way, and private residential properties. He submitted reports of any tree removals or pruning that may need to be done and he created entry points and maps of the area using a GIS program called FieldNote. He prepared plans for tree work to be done using specific and technical language and submitted them for approval before assignment.
Education
BA - Integrative (Environmental) Science
St. John’s University
Collegeville, MN05-2022
Skills
- I excel as a team member and can think quickly on my feet In my career I have been put in situations which have required decisions to be made quickly in the field without consulting supervisors, I have been able to use guidance outlined in work plans and regulations to inform my decisions on the fly
- I have extensive experience both working with and leading a team on larger scale projects
- My career path as a consultant has allowed me to develop skills working with private entities and explaining the process of projects in ways that the public will understand
- I am able to juggle multiple tasks at a time and give input along many channels about many projects
- I have speaking and presentation skills and have no problem presenting ideas and findings to a group in meetings or larger conferences
- I ensure that all the work that I conduct is done with the highest efficiency and professionalism
Certification
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training
- OSHA HAZWOPER 8-Hour Annual Refresher
- Industrial Stormwater Education
Timeline
Associate Consultant, Environmental Science
WSP - USA
10.2023 - Current
Consulting Utility Forester with East Central Energy, Multiple Sites, Minnesota
Davey Resource Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Prairie Management Tech
Prairie Restorations Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2022
BA - Integrative (Environmental) Science
St. John’s University
Years with the Firm
2.5 years (Started in October 2023)
Years Total
5 (2021)