Jacob Gordon
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Results-driven professional with 6+ years of experience in field data collection, timber inventory management, and GIS-based analysis. Proven ability to lead concurrent projects, manage environmental data, and produce high-quality technical reports. Currently seeking an opportunity in environmental analysis or environmental consulting, leveraging strong project management, data analysis, and field operations expertise to support land management, site assessment, and remediation projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Supervisor
F&W Forestry Services
07.2022 - Current
- Led multi-site timber and land inventories covering over 500,000 acres across the Southeastern U.S., integrating environmental data collection and analysis into reporting.
- Managed, trained, and audited field crews of 10–15 foresters, ensuring accurate environmental data capture and compliance with project specifications.
- Processed and analyzed sample plot data to generate actionable reports on timber resources and land condition assessments.
- Utilized GIS software to manage spatial data, track field progress, and produce client-ready maps and inventory results.
- Coordinated with landowners and project managers to address environmental constraints, data discrepancies, and reporting requirements.
Forester
F&W Forestry Services
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducted forest inventories, carbon offset assessments, and environmental resource evaluations on over 200,000 acres in Tennessee and Kentucky.
- Assisted with planning and implementing timber sales, including ecological impact considerations.
- Created high-accuracy GIS maps to support land management decisions and environmental reporting.
- Collaborated with landowners to create customized forest management plans.
- Participated in prescribed burn operations with ecological restoration objectives.
Forestry Intern
F&W Forestry Services
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported timber cruising, boundary marking, and forest inventory operations for private and industrial landowners.
- Gained hands-on experience in field data collection, timber assessments, and GIS mapping for land management projects.
- Assisted in preparing land management and harvest reports for client distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01-2019
Skills
- Environmental Data Collection & Analysis
- GIS (ArcGIS, ArcPro)
- Technical Reporting & Documentation
- Project Management & Field Crew Supervision
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Timber & Land Use Assessments
- Prescribed Burn Management
Awards
- Registered Forester Alabama | State Board of Registration for Foresters | June 2021
- Core Value Award for Quality | F&W Forestry | October 2022
Timeline
Field Supervisor
F&W Forestry Services
07.2022 - Current
Forester
F&W Forestry Services
06.2019 - 07.2022
Forestry Intern
F&W Forestry Services
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Auburn University
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