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As a graduate of the Forestry Technician program at Algonquin College, I have had the opportunity to learn current forestry techniques and used specialized equipment such as LiDAR in the field. I have also been able to gain insight into sustainable practices that are crucial to the forestry industry. 

As a graduate of the Community Recreation and Leadership Training (CRLT) (DEC) program at Dawson College and the Leisure Sciences (BA) program at Concordia, I had the opportunity to work with non-profit and private organizations along with local government to provide services to various communities. 

In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, playing guitar, and cycling. I feel having many interests has allowed me to connect to clients on a more personal level and enable me to grow professionally.

Strathmore

Tree Planter (short-term contract)                                                                                                     Oct. 2022 – Dec. 2022

• Planted over 1000 trees in parks in the Montreal area.
• Staked and guyed tree samplings to protect against wind damage when needed.
• Identified tree species and placed at the allocated locations

Dendron Services & Crowe Tree service Inc.                                                                                                     May 2022

Algonquin College Student Intern

        • Assessed tree defects and documented potential future risks to trees and properties.

        • Evaluated impacts on trees after development had occurred

        • Provided tree care services for clients and aided with tree removals. 

Volunteering

Pembroke Waterfront Arboretum  

Weekly Volunteer                                                                                                                                                                         

• Aided with the planting of 25 trees. 
• Completed tasks with tools such as rakes, shovels, watering bags, and fertilizer. 
• Performing weekly watering of trees throughout the summer of 2022.

Tree Canada, Tree planting, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, ON                                              May 2022

Part of Student Internship

• Assisted with the planting of 175 conifer and deciduous species on hospital property. 
• Utilized shovels, hand tools, and tree moisture pads.
• Planted species in locations where growth would be optimal. 

Algonquin National Park & Nipissing Tree planting, ON                                                                             May 2022

Algonquin College Student Volunteer

• Planted approximately 1000 bare-root white and red pine seedlings over the course of 3 days.
• Utilized maps, shovels, buckets, and tree-planting vests while planting. 
• Followed proper spacing requirements to maximize growth and to reduce potential diseases from developing.

While a Forest Technician student, I furthered my knowledge of invasive species, fire management, and silvicultural practices. I also gained insight on wildlife needs and how to protect areas of concern. I regularly used Avenza and GIS to collect and organize data. 

I became proficient at tree identification and aerial photo interpretation. I also gained insight and collected data on aquatic species.

I had to volunteer for several tree planting operations including at Algonquin National Park where I planted approximately 1000 bare-root red and white pine saplings.