Joe Pinetree

700 Forest Drive

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

(928) 123-2345

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with forest surveying and field mapping in a variety of forest types and topographical settings
  • Proficient in southwestern tree and understory plant identification and general forest health assessment
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as to develop and maintain good professional relationships

EDUCATION

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ May 2010

Bachelor of Science in Forestry with Anthropology Minor

Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA December 2005

Associate of Arts in University Studies

EXPERIENCE

US Forest Service Region 3 Forest Health Protection Entomology Lab, Flagstaff, Arizona May – August 2008

Biological Technician

  • Worked in 2- and 3-person crews surveying forest sites for a study on bark-beetle-induced mortality in pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forests
  • Responsible for site mapping and collecting measurements of tree height, diameter and crown dimensions in a variety of forest environments
  • Catalogued tree and understory plant species and calculated fuel-loading for more than 50 forest plots in Northern Arizona and the Black Hills, South Dakota
  • Prepared and distributed insect traps for invasive species monitoring
  • Compiled data in spreadsheets for quantitative analysis

Northern Arizona University Fire Ecology Laboratory, Flagstaff, Arizona September 2007 – May 2008

Intern

  • Processed biological samples for graduate projects on the effects of wildfire and invasive species on southwestern forest ecosystems
  • Sorted, dried, and weighed biomass
  • Prepared soil samples for analysis

Avian and Exotic Clinic, Monterey, California February 2004 – June 2005

Animal Care Attendant

  • Entrusted with the feeding, bathing and general maintenance of birds, reptiles, and other exotic animals.
  • Sterilized and organized equipment and surgical instruments
  • Assisted in measuring and preparing IV medications for cold storage

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Hassayampa River Preserve, Wickenburg, Arizona October 2007

  • Cooperated in netting and banding wild birds for a national population, health, and migration survey

Adopt an Aspen Fence, Flagstaff, Arizona November 2007 and May 2008

  • Participated in the semi-annual maintenance of a wildlife exclosure to protect young aspen from browsing elk

HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Dean’s List, Northern Arizona University, 2006 – present

Treasurer, Forestry Club, Northern Arizona University, 2008

Member, Xi Sigma Pi, Northern Arizona University 2008 – present

Member, Society of American Foresters, Northern Arizona University Chapter, 2007 – present

Member, Wildlife Society, Northern Arizona University, 2007 – present

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