Raymond Lynn
Wellpinit,WA
Summary
Dynamic Timber Sales Officer at Spokane Tribal Forestry with proven expertise in sales planning and relationship building. Achieved significant contractor satisfaction through effective negotiation and personalized service. Skilled in training and development, enhancing team performance while consistently exceeding revenue targets. Certified utilization scaler with a strong commitment to client success and operational excellence.
Well seasoned Forestry employee with an extensive background in timber marking as well as Timber Sales and wildland firefighting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Timber Sales Officer
Spokane Tribal Forestry
05.2018 - Current
- Enhanced contractor satisfaction with timely follow-ups and personalized service.
- Responded to contractor needs by answering questions and providing detailed information about logging operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships, establishing trust and loyalty among contractors and land owners.
- Participated in regional sales meetings, sharing insights with colleagues and fostering teamwork across departments.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-sales support, ensuring client satisfaction at all stages of the process.
- Reviewed contractor feedback regularly, making adjustments to products or services as needed based on findings.
- Utilization scaler certified.
- Developed strategic sales plans for achieving revenue growth and exceeding targets.
- Trained junior sales staff, mentoring them on best practices and strategies for success.
- Supervised, trained and mentored staff of 1, resulting in consistent team achievement.
- Enhanced sales operations through development of new sales strategies, cold calling techniques and contractor follow-up.
Wildland Firefighter
Spokane Tribal Fire Management
05.2012 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
Pre-Sales Tech 4
Spokane Tribal Forestry
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Production Marker qualified.
- Advanced Insect and disease certification.
- Wildland fire fighter (type 2)
Education
High School Diploma -
Wellpinit HS
Wellpinit, WA06-2001
Skills
- Sales planning
- Relationship building
- Performance tracking
- Effective negotiation
- Sales presentations
- Sales reporting
- Closing techniques
- Upselling strategies
- Training and development
- Public speaking
- Decision-making
- Employee guidance
Accomplishments
- Achieved successful logging operations by completing all contract obligations with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of the Spokane Tribal Timber sales department.
- Supervised team of 1 staff members.
- Helped develop new logging practices to improve performance and production.
- Filled out daily and weekly reports effectively
- contacted the roads, culture, water and fire departments as well as land owners as needed for all clearances or contract obligations.
Affiliations
- Spokane Tribal Member
Certification
- Certified utilization Scaler
- Advanced insect and disease certification
- Trimble Navigation GPS Mapping Training certification
- Road Engineering training certification
- Harvest Systems training certification
- Type 2 Firefighter certified
- FEMA- IS-00700 National Incident Management System Training certification
- FEMA - IS-00100, ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
- S-271 Helicopter Crew Member certification
- A- 219 Helicopter Long Line certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Timber Sales Officer
Spokane Tribal Forestry
05.2018 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Spokane Tribal Fire Management
05.2012 - Current
Pre-Sales Tech 4
Spokane Tribal Forestry
05.2012 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Wellpinit HS
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