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Jennifer Malaterre

Belcourt,ND

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Buffalo Apprenticeship Coordinator

Intertribal Buffalo Council
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed the apprenticeship program, including training models, and developed the certification for apprenticeship management
  • Responsible for budgeting the apprenticeship program through the Bureau of Indian Affairs
  • Coordinate training with tribes and partners such as The Nature Conservancy, National Parks, and colleges/universities
  • Developed a yearlong, culturally appropriate curriculum and certification buffalo herd apprenticeship
  • Organize and analyze available information from tribes and other tribal organizations
  • Present and promote departmental priorities, services, and actions, effectively plan and organize work activities, and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines
  • Posses experience in project management skills and excellent organizational skills

Senior Technical Provider

Tanka Fund
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Support Tanka Fund producers; support includes assisting them in program funding opportunities
  • Assisted the producers with writing business, grazing, and conservation plans
  • We were recently awarded a Native American Agriculture Fund Grant, which I will supervise
  • This grant will allow Tanka Fund to purchase livestock equipment for the producers to utilize as needed
  • The Climate Smart Grant from South Dakota State University is a 4-year grant that will assist buffalo producers in marketing their animals as 'Native Raised-Grass Feed Buffalo'
  • Work closely with The Nature Conservancy to relocate surplus buffalo to the Tanka Fund Producers
  • Knowledgeable with BIA regulations, requirements, and other granting agency regulations
  • Promote and represent the organization at collective events, meetings, trainings, and other venues that provide opportunities to share the mission of the organization

Board of Directors Secretary

Intertribal Buffalo Council
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Public speaking, lobbying, and building relationships with Congressional delegation and others and increased awareness of the organization's mission
  • Collaboration with staff, legal counsel, and lobbyists to introduce new legislation such as 'HR 5153' and the National Bison Legacy Act on behalf of the organization
  • Develop annual RFP for surplus bison distribution to Tribes for their herd programs
  • This included working with the National Parks Service, US Fish and Wildlife, Zoos, and private entities, detailing logistics, transportation, funding, and working closely with receiving Tribal programs

Marketing Manager Consultant

Intertribal Buffalo Council
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Research Tribally managed buffalo programs within the organization's membership and with markets specific to buffalo meat and products
  • Identifies (4) specific Tribally managed buffalo programs, one program per region (based on organization's guidelines) to research, plan, and develop training curriculum to better assist in marketing objectives of buffalo products
  • Works closely with the Executive Director and/or designee to ensure their understanding of goals and objectives
  • Works closely with identified Tribal buffalo programs to understand their goals and objectives and assist in planning for marketing curriculum
  • Develop marketing curriculum and materials for future training opportunities for membership Tribes within (4) specific regions
  • The goal will be to have (4) training curricula and materials within the specified period
  • Provide (4) regional training with curriculum and materials that have been developed
  • Ensures deadlines and timelines are met promptly
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • Develops extensive monthly reports on goals and progress
  • Performs other work as assigned

Agriculture Coordinator

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
01.2010 - 05.2020
  • Worked as the agriculture coordinator/safety of dams coordinator, which included grants, scope of work, and writing quarterly and yearly reports for the program
  • Worked closely with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and developed the Agriculture Resource Management Plan for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Belcourt, ND
  • This plan was adopted by resolution in August 2012
  • Member of the land management team that developed the Land Use Plan
  • I managed the Buffalo program for the TMBCI for years, including writing grants to fund the program and managing the budget and reports
  • Developed a grazing plan for the buffalo herd
  • Decided which animals were culled in the herd
  • Developed a herd health management plan
  • Provide training to area Native American ranchers/farmers, including available FSA, NRCS, and USDA programs
  • Assisted native American ranchers/farmers with FSA and NRCS applications
  • Assisted Native American ranchers/farmers in developing business plans and managing land

Timeline

Buffalo Apprenticeship Coordinator

Intertribal Buffalo Council
09.2024 - Current

Senior Technical Provider

Tanka Fund
10.2021 - 09.2024

Marketing Manager Consultant

Intertribal Buffalo Council
11.2020 - 10.2021

Board of Directors Secretary

Intertribal Buffalo Council
10.2016 - 05.2020

Agriculture Coordinator

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
01.2010 - 05.2020

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