Nicholas McNutt
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diligent problem-solver with multi-varied approach to challenges and an organized style. Leverages quantitative expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with people of all backgrounds and a focus on results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graham Sustainability Institute Scholar
University of Michigan
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to work on conservation easement outreach
- Communicated with farmers about concerns, findings, and MDARD recommendations on a regular basis
- Assisted in explaining benefits of IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) and state tax breaks for on-farm solar production
- Created a geographical system to catalog farmer’s interests and needs based on specific regions in Michigan
- https://graham.umich.edu/activity/28182
Agroecology Lab Technican
University of Michigan
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked on the USDA LTER site at Kellogg Biological Station to assess soil health in traditional and aspirational agroecological systems
- Assessed physical and chemical soil traits at new agrovoltaic sites intercropped with prairie ecosystems
- Analyzed satellite data to quantify enhanced growth areas on agricultural plots in Michigan
Sustainable Foods Program Coalition Manager
University of Michigan
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Directed local community organizing with a variety of stakeholders for a resilient and connected food ecosystem
- Organized funding of thousands of dollars towards community food sovereignty projects: student food pantry, student-run farm, and food summit
- Applied for university, state, and federal grants and sent out network-wide communications
- Collaborated with campus staff, faculty, and students towards initiatives in ecology, food systems, and climate across Big 10 university campuses
Farm Hand
Coyote Farm
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed specialty crops such as vegetables and orchards during a growing season
- Cared for dozens of goats on grazing land
- Researched companion planting techniques to suppress weeds and manage ground cover to reduce water loss during drought
- Communicated with local vendors and customers to sell produce
Forest Ecology Lab Technican
University of Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained and grew horticulture samples for experiments
- Measured root and leaf data with LI-COR LI-600 and WhinRhizo software (data)
- Isolated and amplified sample DNA
- Communicated results with researchers, other technicians on a daily basis(with professors, other techs, etc.)
- Maintained proper laboratory organization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2024
Skills
- Years of Work with Conservation Easements
- Midwest Agricultural Knowledge
- Communication With Stakeholders
- Various Quantitative Techniques
Timeline
Agroecology Lab Technican
University of Michigan
07.2023 - 09.2023
Farm Hand
Coyote Farm
05.2023 - 07.2023
Graham Sustainability Institute Scholar
University of Michigan
08.2022 - 05.2024
Forest Ecology Lab Technican
University of Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2024
Sustainable Foods Program Coalition Manager
University of Michigan
10.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan
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