Jacob Livingston
Bogue Chitto,USA
Summary
Hard worker that has knowledge of many different skill levels within the forest industry and has obtained knowledge of forestry through family business and internships. Serves others with respect and integrity always.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician Intern
GOODHOPE INCORPORATED
Natchez, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized GPS and GIS technology to map timber stands and plan harvest operations.
- Oversaw and coordinated harvest operations to ensure efficient execution.
- Ensured logging operations remained compliant with Mississippi BMP standards.
- Performed timber marking for poles and other products, ensuring accurate identification and valuation.
- Established and marked boundary lines for harvest operations.
- Conducted procurement timber cruises to assess and merchandise diverse timber products.
- Meeting and contacting landowners
- Data analysis
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Forestry Technician/Timber Cruiser
FOREST TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
Bogue Chitto, USA
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Contributed to procurement timber cruises, maximizing merchandising potential for various timber products
- Established and marked boundary lines for timber harvest operations
- Oversaw and coordinated logging operations to ensure efficient execution
- Ensured that logging operations remained compliant with Mississippi BMP Standards
- Utilized GPS and GIS technology to map timber stands and plan harvest operations.
- Performed timber marking for poles and other products, ensuring accurate identification and valuation
- Data analysis
- Meeting and contacting landowners
- Provided technical assistance to landowners regarding best practices for managing their land resources sustainably.
Education
Bachelors in Forest Management (B.A.S.) - Forestry
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Starkville, MS12-2026
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Forestry
JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Ellisville, MS05-2024
Skills
- GPS technology
- GIS mapping
- Effective harvest planning
- Data analysis software proficiency
- Data collection
- Inventory management
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Mississippi Certified Prescribed Burn Manager, Mississippi Forestry Commission, 2025
- NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training Course Completion, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), 2025
- Private Applicator Certificate, MS Department of Agriculture & Commerce, 2023
- Forestry Technical Certificate, Jones County Junior College, 2024
- Mississippi PLM certified, 2022
- Certified Tree Farm inspector training completed, 2026
References
- Joe Dan Leggett, Rex Lumber, 601-754-2616
- Tedrick Ratcliff, Claw Forestry Services, 601-754-3094
- Bennett Burris, The Land Company, 601-913-0340
Affiliations
- Volunteer for the Mississippi Log-A-Load for Kids Foundation
- Active Member in the Mississippi Forestry Association as well as the Mississippi Loggers Association
- President of the Jones College Forestry Club for the class of 2024
Timeline
Forestry Technician Intern
GOODHOPE INCORPORATED
07.2022 - Current
Forestry Technician/Timber Cruiser
FOREST TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
02.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelors in Forest Management (B.A.S.) - Forestry
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Forestry
JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE