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Noah Lindquist

Colorado Springs

Summary

Experienced forester with a desire to create lush green spaces that everyone in the community can enjoy. Skilled in heavy equipment operation, advanced chainsaw operation, and leading teams through prolonged forest projects. Enjoys hard physical work with dedicated crews who share a similar passion for the outdoors. Equipped with a degree in forest management and uses experience and knowledge to promote sustainable forestry practices.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman Forestry

Markit Forest Management
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance is required.
  • Interpret forest prescriptions and instruct sawyer teams on daily duties.
  • Interface with point of contact for jobs, receive updates, critiques, and disseminate applicable information to team members.
  • Run heavy equipment in remote locations on extreme terrain in hazardous mountain weather conditions.
  • Maintain crew/machine hours and financial spreadsheets for multi-million dollar projects.
  • Perform advanced tree felling procedures using a variety of chainsaws in hazardous conditions and extreme terrain.

Climbing Arborist

Davey Tree
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Conducted safe and efficient tree trimming and removals using aerial lifts as well as double rope climbing system.
  • Used chainsaws, chippers, chip trucks, grapple trucks, stump grinders, and Vermeer mini skid steer to break down and haul away debris.
  • Communicated effectively within small work groups as well as with the public to ensure safe and adaptable work plans.
  • Stood out by maintaining positive attitude and boosting moral through long strenuous work in the Colorado weather extremes.
  • Helped to achieve four million dollars in revenue, best in district, without any reportable injuries.
  • Chainsaw use/maintenance.
  • Driving large trucks in cramped urban areas.
  • Communication with public.
  • Ability to work long hours in inclement weather.
  • Operation of heavy equipment.

Climbing Arborist

Davey Tree
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Conducted safe and efficient tree trimming and removals using aerial lifts as well as double rope climbing system.
  • Used chainsaws, chippers, chip trucks, grapple trucks, stump grinders, and Vermeer mini skid steer to break down and haul away debris.
  • Communicated effectively within small work groups as well as with the public to ensure safe and adaptable work plans.
  • Stood out by maintaining positive attitude and boosting moral through long strenuous work in the Colorado weather extremes.
  • Helped to achieve four million dollars in revenue, best in district, without any reportable injuries.
  • Chainsaw use/maintenance.
  • Driving large trucks in cramped urban areas.
  • Communication with public.
  • Ability to work long hours in inclement weather.
  • Operation of heavy equipment.

Research Assistant

Vegetation Management Research Cooperative
11.2019 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in silvicultural research that is used by forest management companies to increase timber productivity through the pacific northwest.
  • Created sample plots, recorded continual tree measurements, input data into Excel, managed and sorted large amounts of critical research data.
  • Developed novel experiments to test the hydraulic conductivity of timber producing species both in the field and in a lab setting.

Aircraft Loadmaster

United States Air Force
05.2013 - 06.2024
  • Managed cargo and passenger loading/unloading operations of $70 million dollar aircraft on Joint Chief of Staffs directed missions to include combat ops, aeromedical, humanitarian, and airdrop sustainment in order to achieve proper weight distribution and maintain safety during all facets of aircraft operations.
  • Performed cargo airdrops and personnel drops both at home and abroad.
  • Developed successful communication with non English speaking cargo management teams.

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Managed 5 man scheduling shop that schedules all flights and professional appointments for 70 personnel.
  • Developed successful conflict resolution skills in order to create an inclusive and efficient work environment.
  • Optimized productivity by thoroughly training 10 employees on best practices and protocols.
  • Led 65 personnel throughout five week leadership course and graduated top of the class.

Education

Forest Management -

Oregon State University
06.2022

Skills

  • Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Supervision of 6-10 person multinational teams
  • Advanced Chainsaw operation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Public Speaking
  • Operations supervision
  • Worksite safety

Timeline

Foreman Forestry

Markit Forest Management
09.2024 - Current

Climbing Arborist

Davey Tree
06.2022 - 08.2024

Climbing Arborist

Davey Tree
06.2022 - 08.2024

Research Assistant

Vegetation Management Research Cooperative
11.2019 - 06.2024

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force
02.2018 - 08.2019

Aircraft Loadmaster

United States Air Force
05.2013 - 06.2024

Forest Management -

Oregon State University

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