Laurel Zemke
Black Diamond,WA
Summary
Talented agricultural manager with proven expertise in operations oversight, team leadership and financial administration. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. Work directly with employees to improve strategies and optimize performance. Well-versed in propagating all types of flowers, trees and shrubbery with both traditional and organic approaches. Accustomed to strategically analyzing problems, uncovering cost savings and streamlining processes. Highly adaptable, team-oriented and self-motivated. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Intern
Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
Ellensburg, WA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted research on various forestry topics including forest ecology, timber harvesting, and wildlife habitat.
- Created maps of designated areas for resource analysis and planning purposes using GIS software.
- Inspected timber stands for disease, pests, or other conditions that could affect their health or growth potential.
- Observed logging activities taking place within assigned forests to ensure compliance with regulations governing forest harvest operations.
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to develop land-use plans that promote conservation while meeting economic needs.
- Marked timber for stand improvement, general thinning and economic purposes.
- Located trees and forest plots through use of GPS, aerial and satellite data.
Farm Manager
Franklin Farms
Black Diamond, WA
03.2020 - Current
- Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
- Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Coordinated clerical, recordkeeping and marketing strategies to enhance business operations and boost profits.
- Handled money by accurately setting up registers, balancing drawers and preparing daily deposits.
- Oversaw grower relationships to procure products to meet quality, price and terms.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
Coach
Kent-Meridian High School
Kent, WA
03.2021 - Current
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
Greenhouse Manager
Hanging Gardens Native Plant Farm
Black Diamond, WA
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Oversaw various cultivation stages for different trees, shrubs and plants to maximize growth.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Conducted or supervised stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Identified pests, weeds and plants to select appropriate pesticides and fertilizers.
- Transplanted plants and planted new seeds according to determined size of crop.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Natural Resources
Green River College
AuburnAssociate of Arts -
Green River College
Auburn12.2021
Skills
- Building relationships
- Forest mensuration
- Team Supervision
- Arduous Hiking
- Pest prevention
- Chainsaw skills
- Operating large vehicles
- ArcGIS operation
- Wildflower identification
- Tree and shrub identification
- Compass navigation and orienteering
- Clinometer
- First aid/CPR certified
- Wetland delineation
- Stream profiling
- Physically capable of carrying 40 lbs over rough terrain
- Valid driver's license
- L-180, S-130/190, S-131, and IC certification for wildland firefighting
- Plot sampling and measurements
Professional References
- Leland Lauffer (360) 584-8180 leland.lauffer@dfw.wa.gov
- Rod Pfeifle (509) 201-2566 rod.pfeifle@dfw.wa.gov
- Monica Paulson-Priebe (253) 316-2356 monica.priebe@greenriver.edu
- Nausikaa Mitich (425) 301-3015 nausikaa.davis@kent12.wa.us
Timeline
Forestry Intern
Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
07.2023 - 09.2023
Coach
Kent-Meridian High School
03.2021 - Current
Farm Manager
Franklin Farms
03.2020 - Current
Greenhouse Manager
Hanging Gardens Native Plant Farm
06.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Natural Resources
Green River College
Associate of Arts -
Green River College
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