Kelly Cornwall
Monroe,UT
Summary
Experienced Fuels Program Management from project development and budget acquisition through agreement, contract development and project implementation. Strategic leader and creative problem-solver with valued related experience. Results-oriented approach to dynamic and active fuels program.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Management Specialist
US Forest Service, Fishlake National Forest
Monroe, UT
06.2015 - Current
- Managed $2 million-$3 million fuels reduction budget annually, ensuring effective allocation of resources for project success.
- Led development, oversight, and implementation of contracts to achieve project goals and compliance.
- Project Manager for Grants and Agreements development, oversight and implementation.
- Oversaw mechanical and prescribed program operations, optimizing program effectiveness and productivity.
- Developed funding proposals for technical projects to secure necessary financial support.
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
Multiple Locations, UT
06.2002 - 06.2015
- Module Leader of Wildland Fire Modules, Engines, and Crews during Fire management activities.
- Supervised fire fighting crews to ensure safety and operational readiness during fire management activities
- Managed personnel time, budget, and equipment to support effective fire management operations
Education
Technical Fire Management - Fire Science
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 10.2007 - 04.2009
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Grant proposal writing
- Agreement management
- Contract management
- Project requisition management
- Work planning
Certification
- USFS agency UAS/drone pilot
Accomplishments
- Multiple year over year performance awards for exceeding fuels targets.
- Leading the region in acres of fuels accomplished year over year.
- Leading the State of Utah in grant/partnership funding for fuels treatments awarded to the Forest through Partnerships year over year.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Management Specialist
US Forest Service, Fishlake National Forest
06.2015 - Current
Technical Fire Management - Fire Science
Humboldt State University
10.2007 - 04.2009
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
06.2002 - 06.2015