Noah Decker
Conservationist
Asheville,NC
Summary
I am a UNC Asheville graduate who has worked primarily in a hands-on conservation setting. I have taken a number of seasonal jobs in trail maintenance and fire suppression with the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and various conservation corps. During my off seasons I have had a variety of jobs including working in warehouses and delivering for Amazon. I am a team player who is self motivated and seeking to broaden my skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Worker - Trails (Seasonal)
National Parks Service
Cherokee, NC
05.2020 - Current
- Maintained trails in Great Smokies National Park by clearing downed trees with a chainsaw, brushing with a string trimmer and tri-blade, and cleaning drains.
- Created structures such as foot log bridges to make trails more accessible.
- Removed hazard trees from high use areas such as front and back country campsites.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
Delivery Driver
Eleven Eleven Logistics
Mills River, NC
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Read maps, followed oral and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Evaluated products for damage prior to drop-off and documented reasons for returns.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Delivery Driver
Spears Enterprises
Mills River, NC
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed mapped routes to complete on-time deliveries for Amazon Prime
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Read maps, followed oral and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Warehouse Associate
Duke University EStore
Durham, NC
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Performed inventory counts and stocked merchandise.
Forestry Technician - Fire (Seasonal)
US Forest Service
Flagstaff, AZ
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Employed a number of techniques to support firefighting operations, including digging hand line, cutting fuel breaks, and conducting controlled backburns.
- Maintained peak physical condition to be prepared for arduous work and long hours
- Often worked 16 hour days for 14 days at a time
- Followed SOPs to ensure a safe working environment
- Used radios to communicate with co-workers, other crews, and aircraft
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
UNC Asheville
Asheville, NC 08.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Daily cleaning and sanitation
undefinedCertification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
CPR/First Aid
05-2022
Journeyman Tree Feller
05-2022
Delivery Driver
Spears Enterprises
12.2021 - 03.2022
Delivery Driver
Eleven Eleven Logistics
10.2020 - 12.2022
Maintenance Worker - Trails (Seasonal)
National Parks Service
05.2020 - Current
Forestry Technician - Fire (Seasonal)
US Forest Service
04.2019 - 10.2019
Warehouse Associate
Duke University EStore
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
UNC Asheville
08.2010 - 05.2015
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