Justin Leigh
Steilacoom,WA
Summary
Motivated, professional, skilled at building strong working relationships with fellow staff, supervisors and community members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Resource Tech 1
Mason Conservation District
Shelton, WA
07.2017 - Current
- Acquired public operators aquatics license
- Surveyed variety of different environments using a myriad of different tools and techniques
- Spray pack and tool maintenance
- Planted bare root and potted plants
- Used brushcutters and hand tools for invasive species removal
- Have overseen new employees in proper knotweed eradication
Restoration Crew Member
Washington Conservation Corp
Tacoma, WA
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Certified to drive state vehicle
- Worked and collaborated with sponsors in City of Puyallup, Metro Parks, and Wa state parks.
- Certified Hazwoper
- Restored and mitigated a variety of land types.
- Hiked and camped in remote areas with a small team.
- Participated in disaster relief in Louisiana
Restoration Crew member
Washington Conservation Corp
Frederickson, WA
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Hands on time operating an assortment of hand tools and machinery under diverse conditions.
- Working cohesively and effectively for extended times to overcome setbacks and meet or exceed deadlines.
- Maintained, fixed and kept track of tools.
- Operated in Hazardous environments on spike.
- Worked long hours in inclement weather.
Assistant Carpenter
Charles Cruthers
Walla Walla, WA
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Laid hardwood floors. Safely used band, circular,saws.
- Set windows.
- Repaired and maintained older properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richland High School
Richland, WA2013
Skills
- Flexible
- Deadline-driven
- Dedicated team player
- Positive attitude
- Mediation
- Safety-conscious
- Works well independently
- Compassionate
- Solid communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Proficiency with mechanical and electric tools
- Manual labor skills
- Lifting up to 100 lbs
- Quality control
- Safety-conscious
Formal and Personal Training
- (2014) Personally trained in basic carpentry by Charlie Cruthers.
- (March 2015) WCC Wildlife Survival- Taught basic survival techniques such as building a shelter, wild life tracking, and uses for native plants.
- (June 2015) WCC Mycology- Attended Seminar on fungi identification, and life cycle. Had hands on field time with identifying and growing fungi.
- (March 2016) WCC Hazwoper- Completed a course on handling and disposal of hazardous materials. How to identify various chemicals, and their concentrations using multi-gas meters.
References
Sam Smith- 1(253) 334-0413Marissa Newby- 1(360) 584-7870Braydin Rabar- 1(360) 490-5377
Timeline
Natural Resource Tech 1
Mason Conservation District
07.2017 - Current
Restoration Crew Member
Washington Conservation Corp
10.2015 - 09.2016
Restoration Crew member
Washington Conservation Corp
10.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Carpenter
Charles Cruthers
01.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Richland High School
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