Max Heath
Auburn,United States
Summary
I am a senior at Auburn University, pursuing a degree in Wildlife Enterprise Management with a deep passion for the outdoors and a strong desire to continue I have worked at two high-end hunting lodges and led clients on hunts for various species. I bring a versatile skill set, including expertise in habitat restoration, wildlife population management, and land stewardship. As an avid big game and waterfowl hunter, I have a profound respect for wildlife and conservation. My strong interpersonal skills have allowed me to build lasting relationships with clients, and I take pride in being a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Corcoran Farms
Eufaula, AL
10.2022 - Current
- Duck pond planting and management.
- Whitetail deer management.
- Population surveys.
- Drove trucks, tractors and other equipment to distribute feed to animals, bush hog, and plant.
- Use of prescribed fire to manage Long Leaf pines.
- Feral Swine management and population control using traps and thermal optics.
- Predator and Pest control (pigs, coyotes, raccoons, armadillos).
INTERNSHIP
Tributary Sporting Club
Lampasas, TX
05.2024 - 08.2025
- 22,000 acres of whitetail and exotic hunting.
- Maintained Lodge, guest cabins, and all ranch buildings.
- Monitored hundreds of white tails in a breeding facility and helped with the fawning season.
- Fed and monitored herds of exotic big game across the ranch, over 40 species.
- Scouted exotics and patterned trophies for upcoming hunts.
- Assisted with the successful harvest of several animals for paid client hunts.
INTERNSHIP
The Signature Lodge by Cheyenne Ridge Outfitters
Pierre, SD
08.2024 - 01.2025
- The highest trafficked luxury pheasant hunting lodge in South Dakota.
- Over 1,100 clients in less than 100 days of the season.
- I was a guide assistant who helped with daily pheasant hunts for up to 12 clients at a time.
- Cared for dogs, and prepared them for the hunt.
- Hosted hunts twice a day for a very high-end clientele, prioritizing the safety of hunters and dogs.
- Worked with a team to keep the lodge in pristine order at all times.
Landscape Maintenance and Installation
Creative Habitats
Auburn, AL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
- Planned landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Loaded dirt, gravel, and rock into dump truck beds for disposal or transport purposes.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Hardworking member of a team that could step into a leadership role when necessary.
Summer Camp Staff Member
Camp Winnataska
Pell City, AL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with 28 horses to prepare and tack them for daily rides for 60+ campers.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Lead trail rides on horseback for 6-7 hours a day.
- Guided kayak trips along the river for 20+ campers at a time.
- Land management and maintenance.
Farm Hand
Toni Viator
Steele, AL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Built 3 small barns for goats and a few acres of fencing.
- Used hand and power tools to remove unwanted beaver dams.
- Installed electric fence to keep deer out of garden.
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Vestavia Country Club
Birmingham, AL
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Set up courses each day by changing cups, putting out flags and emptying trash.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Maintained both two-cycle and four-cycle equipment used in regular greenskeeping
- .Managed nearby features such as bunkers with raking and regular care.
- Kept appearance of turf neat and professional with daily mowing, trimming and maintenance.
- Set up courses each day by changing cups, putting out flags and emptying trash.
Deer Lab Darter
Auburn Deer Lab
Auburn, AL
- Used dart guns to tranquilize White-Tailed Deer in a high fence farm.
- Took blood and hair samples and bodily measurements.
- Used Thermal Optics to hunt both day/night.
- Maintained safety protocols through safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homewood High School
Homewood, AL05.2021
Wildlife Enterprise Management
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Wildlife management
- Equipment operation
- Client relations
- Customer engagement
- Hospitality and guest service
- Landscape installation
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Fire management
- Pest control
Education and Training
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References
References available upon request.
Timeline
INTERNSHIP
The Signature Lodge by Cheyenne Ridge Outfitters
08.2024 - 01.2025
INTERNSHIP
Tributary Sporting Club
05.2024 - 08.2025
Landscape Maintenance and Installation
Creative Habitats
06.2023 - 08.2023
Farm Hand
Corcoran Farms
10.2022 - Current
Summer Camp Staff Member
Camp Winnataska
05.2022 - 08.2022
Farm Hand
Toni Viator
05.2021 - 08.2021
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Vestavia Country Club
09.2019 - 04.2021
Deer Lab Darter
Auburn Deer Lab
High School Diploma -
Homewood High School
Wildlife Enterprise Management
Auburn University
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