William Shull
Portland,OR
Summary
Natural Resources Management professional with a Master’s degree focused on Wildlife Management and a background spanning natural resource management, stakeholder engagement, and community-centered environmental solutions. Skilled at policy communication, cross-sector coalition building, and aligning conservation practices with community and agency objectives. Passionate about protecting ecosystems and promoting sustainable land use through impactful work in government or nonprofit sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Resource Specialist
Oja Ag
Napa, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Support the development and implementation of land management strategies aligned with local conservation goals.
- Conduct field assessments to evaluate ecological health and wildlife habitats.
- Collaborate with landowners, government agencies, and NGOs on resource planning and sustainability initiatives.
- Provide analytical and policy support for internal teams on wildlife and rangeland management topics.
Government Policy
SherpaSocial
Napa, CA
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Led community engagement campaigns to assess public policy impacts and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Contributed to policy briefs and environmental planning proposals through strategic research.
- Built partnerships across community groups, NGOs, and municipal departments.
- Delivered presentations and facilitated public meetings to gather community input on regional projects.
Education
Master of Science - Natural Resources Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2023
Associate of Science - Political Science
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA2021
Skills
- Land management
- Environmental policy
- Field assessment
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Project management
Accomplishments
Urban Beaver Management Framework
Oregon State University, MS in Natural Resources Management – 2023
Established a broadly applicable framework for beaver management in urban environments, integrating ecological science, stakeholder collaboration, and municipal planning tools to guide humane and effective coexistence strategies in city ecosystems.
Timeline
Natural Resource Specialist
Oja Ag
07.2021 - Current
Government Policy
SherpaSocial
03.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Natural Resources Management
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of California - Davis
Associate of Science - Political Science
Napa Valley College
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