Hi, I’m
Jessi Cottrill
Marcellus,NY
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Natural Resources Specialist with a Bachelor of Science In Natural Resources Management offering 3+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance, natural resources protection and conservation, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Focused and determined professional with demonstrated achievements in calculating forest stand measurements, species identification, and quantification of sustainable resources.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Society Of American Foresters
Certified Forester
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Applied geospatial technology tools, including GIS and remote sensing, to analyze forest data for improved management decisions.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress toward meeting established objectives within specified timeframes.
- Conducted comprehensive inventories of forest resources, enabling accurate tracking of stand age, growth trends, and harvest volumes over 2+ years.
- Efficiently inventoried varied stands identifying plant/tree species, assessing biodiversity, monitoring 5+ invasive species, and overall forest health.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop long-term forest management plans, ensuring ecological sustainability and economic viability.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in over 20 team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
SUNY-ESF Ranger School
Student Intern
05.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Applied theoretical knowledge gained from coursework to real-world situations within the internship setting for improved understanding of industry practices.
- Acquired hands-on experience accurately identifying 40+ common native and invasive Adirondack plant species.
- Classified vegetation into life history groups analyzing environmental factors (e.g., disturbance, site quality) for suitable nature stewardship.
- Quantified natural resources using overland navigation within forested landscapes.
- Operated specialized tools and software to oversee land navigation, interpret landscape characteristics, and generate precise and detailed field maps.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during internship period.
SUNY College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
Co-Researcher
01.2021 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding more efficient and sustainable maple syrup production strategies.
- Observed daily business operations for 3 months including collection methods, product yield, waste levels, troubleshooting techniques, quality control, and energy use.
- Analyzed and interpreted environmental and economic patterns and trends.
- Presented a detailed 10-year business plan to business owners and stakeholders utilizing synthesized data, itemized financial spreadsheets, and coherent cash flow diagrams.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Education
SUNY College of Environmental Science And ForestrySyracuse, NY
Bachelor of Science from Natural Resources Management
12.2023
University Overview
- Excelsior Scholarship Recipient
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse, NY
Associate of Arts from Humanities And Social Sciences
05.2019
University Overview
- cum laude graduate
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Member
Skills
- Climate Change Monitoring
- Environmental Permitting and Compliance
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Forest Inventory Analysis
- Natural Resources Measurements and Sampling
- Sustainable Resources Management
- Natural Resources Protection and Conservation
- Research and Data Collection
- Pollution, Waste, and Consumption Reduction
- Technical Report Writing
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Certification
- Certified Forester, Society of American Foresters - December 2023 - Present
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Responding to Emergencies First Aid Training - 11/18/2021-11/18/2023
- Foundations of Interpretation, Indiana University, Eppley Institute for Parks & Public Lands - 10/2021-Present
- NYS Driver's License - 09/07/2006-Present
- NY Defensive Driving Certificate of Completion, National Traffic Safety Institute - 05/2018-Present
REFERENCES
Ellen Hooker | Health Safety Environmental Coordinator: Michels Corporation
ephooker@yahoo.com | 315-244-9371
John Hooven | Maryland Executive Committee at Society of American Foresters
jhspinnaker@yahoo.com | 518-423-5378
Daniel Walpole | Engineering & Field Services Supervisor: Onondaga County Dept. of Water Environmental Protection | DanielWalpole@ongov.net | 315-569-1228
Timeline
Certified Forester
Society Of American Foresters
12.2023 - Current
Student Intern
SUNY-ESF Ranger School
05.2021 - 06.2021
Co-Researcher
SUNY College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
01.2021 - 04.2021
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Bachelor of Science from Natural Resources Management
Onondaga Community College
Associate of Arts from Humanities And Social Sciences