KEITH KONSERVATION 2000 Main Mall • Vancouver BC • 604-555-0202 • keith.konservation@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Collected data and analyzed results in field areas of BC: Kamloops, Maple Ridge, and Revelstoke • Created strong team atmosphere in rural settings • Managed project details like timelines, allocation of activities, and correct data collection procedures • Adapted to new responsibilities for international plant regulations quickly and accurately • Operated Minitab Statistical Software and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access • Performed tasks using ESRI GIS applications (Arc Info and Arc View) and GENUS RMT • Certified in Occupational First Aid Certificate (Level 1) and WHMIS EDUCATION University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC 2008 Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Plant Health, Edmonton ALB 2006 International Regulation Assistant • Coordinated and collaborated with plant pest specialists, commodity specialists to determine and interpret policy for Pest Risk Assessments • Prioritized tasks under tight deadlines, international time zones, and other team projects • Described trade relations, plant pest management, policy development and regulations University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC 2006 Forest Level Measurement and Productivity – 3rd year Class Field Project • Collected research data in Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Maple Ridge areas in an efficient and accurate manner with attention to detail and team dynamics in rural areas • Examples of data collected: tree heights using SUNNTO clinometer, tree ages using tree corer, tree diameters with DBH measured using girthing tape, measures of fine fuel depth, measures of coarse woody debris, number of snags, occurrences of potential ladder fuels, soil samples

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE CON’T Ministry of Forests and Range – BC Timber Sales, Vancouver BC 2005 GENUS/Silviculture Summer Internship • Entered site plans, amendments and other timer block information into GENUS system to facilitate access of information to other Field Technicians and regional BC Timber Sales staff • Detailed spatial and tabular information to reflect real-world verified data and corrected inaccuracies • Assisted in other duties like treatment assessments, planting checks, regeneration surveys, free growing surveys and flagging boundaries for herbicide layout and data collection University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC 2005 Silviculture Class – 3rd year Class Project STEMS Project: • Collected data that was used to determine how stand growth, development and regeneration in seven different silvicultural systems are affected by residual stand structures and light availability in a five year period after harvesting. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Forestry Undergrad Society – 4th Year Rep 2008 • Supported event planning through distributing posters, opening events on facebook, and emailing interested undergrads • Developed relationships across disciplines of Forestry department to foster sense of community within the faculty UBC Learning Exchange – Community Service Learning 2007 Musqueam Nation, Salmon Revitalization Project • Identified and cleared invasive plants to the area of wild salmon spawning grounds • Developed relationships with community members, elders and youth who participated with the project OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Member, BC Federation of Mountain Clubs Sept 2007 – Present Enjoyed backcountry skiing, hiking and rock climbing trips Member, Vancouver Outdoors Club Sept 2007–Mar 2008 Hiked West Coast Trail in March 2008