Ryan Kamenc
Summary
Organizational leader with frontline experience guiding diverse teams in high‑pressure, mission‑driven environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, workplace safety, consensus‑building, and communicating across agencies and stakeholder groups. Proven track record managing crews, coordinating logistics, and advocating for team needs during long-term deployments. Committed to worker empowerment, just working conditions, and community-focused service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Hill House Native Plants
Woodville
03.2026 - Current
- Organized inventory for optimal placement and accessibility of plants, enhancing customer experience.
- Monitored and maintained plant health using mechanical and chemical methods, ensuring robust growth and vitality.
- Facilitated plant sale events to engage community members and educate on ecological benefits of native plants.
Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
Salida
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Led 2 diverse crews of 6-9 members ages 19-29 in completing service work with various public agencies
- Served as liaison between crew, SCC staff, and federal and state partners to enhance communication and collaboration
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts and maintained team morale through multi week deployments
- Fostered professional and personal relationships within team to promote support and focus on shared goals
- Acted as a mentor to members in the CLDP (Crew Leader Development Program)
- Supervised and recorded 5,355 Americorps crew labor hours
- Facilitated daily tailgate safety meetings; identifying and mitigating hazards in the workplace
- Documented workplace safety incidents and completed various policy checklists
- Extensively recorded quantifiable project accomplishments and goals reached
- Maintained and improved 4,256 acres of federal and state public lands
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
Hot Springs Ranger District
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Planted 300+ trees to increase local bird habitat and control erosion
- Coordinated with other organizations to decide most effective strategies to complete project work
NCCC Corps Member, Forest and Traditional Teams
Americorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Southern Region
Vicksburg
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Worked, trained, and lived with a team of 8-10 members to perform service work
- Gained valuable experience in resolving interpersonal conflict, engaging in direct communication, and respecting needs
- Served in nonprofits connecting with local communities to understand their needs and act on them
- Served as Safety Representative for the team
- Ensured safety in our work including proper tool usage and hazard awareness
- Conducted regular inspections of GSA fleet vehicles to ensure proper maintenance
- Briefed the team on safety precautions regarding weather and terrain conditions
- Served as Community Entry Representative for the team
- Researched cultural, financial, and social aspects of communities to tailor our service approach and ensure respectful engagement
- Maintained professional conduct among team members and with the public/project sponsors to enhance team reputation and project outcomes
Kisatchie National Forest
Winn Ranger District
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Helped to conduct 7,840 acres of prescribed burning for ecological enrichment and hazardous fuels reduction
- Served on a type 6 engine to suppress spot fires and patrol fire lines
- Carried out prescribed burn preparations conserving local endangered bird population (red cockaded woodpecker)
Cherokee National Forest
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Installed 1,700ft of hog fence to protect endangered white fringeless orchids
- Experience felling and bucking hazard trees to ensure safety in recreation areas
- Maintained trails throughout the forest including rock bridge work and chainsaw/hand tool work
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
Wilmington
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Connected with local families in need of support with food insecurities
- Played major role in HOP (Healthy Opportunities Program) packaging and delivering 73,205 lbs of fresh and nonperishable foods to those in need
- Provided disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Florence by making crucial repairs to housing
Type 2 Firefighter
Silver Spoon Fire
Recluse
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Served on a suppression module for a 1,721 acre wildfire as a type 2 firefighter on a hand crew employing Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics
- Constructing control line to reduce spread of the wildfire
- Monitoring and suppressing fire on perimeter, including mop up operations to mitigate spot fires
Customer Service Associate
Autozone
Wilmington
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Utilized Strong conflict resolution and active listening skills to identify problems and solutions
- Processed 65 transactions daily, ensuring accurate and efficient service
Education
High School -
Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE05-2024
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Safety procedures
- Community engagement
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid Certification, 06/01/25
- Herbicide Applicator Technician Training State of CO, 07/01/25
- American Heart Association: Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED, 08/01/24
- Physical Fitness – Arduous, 07/01/24
- Chainsaw Certification: A falling and bucking, 12/01/24
- Type II Wildland Firefighter, 08/01/24
- ICS100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, 08/01/24
- ICS200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, 08/01/24
- ICS700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 08/01/24
- L180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, 08/01/24
- S130: Firefighter Training, 08/01/24
- S190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, 08/01/24
- S212: Wildland Fire Chainsaws, 08/01/24
- USDA Developing Thinking Sawyers, 08/01/24
Timeline
Crew Member
Hill House Native Plants
03.2026 - Current
Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
05.2025 - 11.2025
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
03.2025 - 04.2025
Kisatchie National Forest
01.2025 - 02.2025
Cherokee National Forest
11.2024 - 12.2024
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
09.2024 - 10.2024
Type 2 Firefighter
Silver Spoon Fire
08.2024 - 09.2024
NCCC Corps Member, Forest and Traditional Teams
Americorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Southern Region
07.2024 - 04.2025
Customer Service Associate
Autozone
01.2024 - 07.2024
High School -
Brandywine High School