Sam Olinger
Galax,VA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Virginia Department of Forestry
, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using modern tactics.
- Type 2 firefighter with experience fighting fire in Virginia, Kentucky, and Washington.
- Certified S-130, S-190, I-700, L-180, and FEMA IS-100.
Conservation Technician
New River Soil and Water Conservation District
Galax, VA
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided technical assistance and support to landowners and agricultural producers in the development of management plans, policies, and procedures.
- Managed rental schedule and maintenance for No-Till Seed Drill Rental Program.
- Responsible for planning, marking, measuring, recording, and surveying agricultural practices implemented through the cost-share program, Best Management Practices.
- Managed cattle for New River Hill Farm.
Laborer
Burnette Backhoe Service
Woodlawn , VA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- General residential construction tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Galax High School
Galax, VA06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Problem solving
Refrences
- Tim Phipps, Conservation Specialist, New River SWCD
phipps.newriver@gmail.ocm
(276)238-7388
- Tracy Goodson, District Manager, New River SWCD
tgoodson.newriver@gmail.com
(276)233-3687
- Chad Austin, District Forester, Virginia Department of Forestry
Chad.Austin@dof.virginia.Gov
(276)692-7648
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Virginia Department of Forestry
05.2023 - Current
Conservation Technician
New River Soil and Water Conservation District
06.2022 - 08.2024
Laborer
Burnette Backhoe Service
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Wytheville Community College
High School Diploma -
Galax High School
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Virginia Tech
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