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Leeane M

Natural Resources

Profile

Supervisory Professional with more that 5 years in leadership leveraging a background in Environmental Conservation and farming. Board roles, organization member. Educator and program/classroom management. Advocate and care for the natural resources, soils, forests, and waterways in Connecticut. Motivated to take on challenges and new learning experiences. Engaged in public outreach and communication.

Key Skills & Competencies

·Leadership, supervisory, board members skills
·Communication, community outreach, public speaking
·Written communication skills: grant writing and newsletter
·Publishing tools: InDesign graphics, website WordPress design, social media
·Data collection, CRM entry, data analysis, database management, visualization (GPS/GIS) system usage
·Education, managing classroom, planning, curriculum and execution
·Farming, environmental resource management, forestry and conservation

Professional Experience

Professor, Northwest CT Community College Winsted, CT, 4 years
Adjunct biology lab professor for college students
· Online and on ground management of teaching content, student reporting, attendance, and grading
· Curriculum instruction on cellular functions, scientific studies, microbiology, and lab equipment
· Instruction to diverse student populations including Veterinary Technology, Nursing, Biology and Natural Resources

Educator, Roaring Brook Nature Center Canton, CT , Seasonal
Seasonal course curriculum delivery for children in a range of ages.
· Planned and taught daily hands on environmental and nature lessons
· Worked as a team member alongside staff to coordinate daily summer camp activities
· Contributed to the care of the animals living at the nature center, and daily chores
· Ensured the safety and care of the children

Resource Coordinator, Connecticut Audubon – Fairfield Region, <1 year
Managed volunteer resource for seasonal programming.
· Habitat restoration, trail maintenance, invasive species management, native species planting
· Coordinates volunteer events & work parties
· Volunteer database management
· Public engagement and outreach

Agriculture Technician, Northwest Conservation District Torrington, CT 2 years
·Training and field work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.
· Accomplish environmental outreach and education
· Facilitated grant writing and applications
· Member of Envirothon Forestry Steering Committee
· Performed database entry, InDesign work, website WordPress design, social media
· Wrote articles and contributing to the design and proofing of our newsletters
· Partnered with our local environmental organizations to implement LID, green infrastructure
· Assisting with site inspections, monitoring soil erosion and sediment control

Seasonal Forestry Assistant, Department of Energy and Protection Pleasant Valley, CT 1 year
· Forest inventory and assessment
· Boundary line delineation
· Invasive species removal
· Monitored and took sample collections of southern pine beetle trap
· Participated in biological control – release of beneficiary beetles to combat Hemlock wooly adelgid
· Completed seasonal fire training
· GPS data collection and GIS application
· Monitored the public’s use of Connecticut’s forests
· Assisted in timber sale planning and monitoring timber harvest
· Completed an Avenza mapping workshop

Seasonal Assistant River Steward, Farmington River Coordinating Committee Barkhamsted, CT, 1 year
· Community outreach for conservation and restoration of a 14 mile stretch of the West Branch of river
· Organized team orientated river clean-up enhancing recreation, fishing, and wildlife
· Surveyed users for a safe, clean, accessible, and cared for natural resource

Farm Supervisor, Deeply Rooted Farms Harwinton, CT, 5 years
· Responsible for managing the Farm Stand
· Field work supervisor
· Assisting with organization and execution of Farmers Markets
· Planting annual crops – Christmas trees and strawberries
· Harvesting crops – strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees

Forestry Internship, Great Mountain Forest Norfolk, Connecticut, <1 year
· Moose census trail camera project
· Red Spruce plots- indicator species
· Dendrology and silviculture instruction
· Boundary line delineation
· Trail and road maintenance
· GPS data collection and GIS application usage

Community Experience

Conservation Commission Board Member/Winsted, CT
Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission Board Member/Winsted, CT
Farmington River Coordinating Committee/ River Steward Barkhamsted, CT
Member of Envirothon Forestry Steering Committee

Education

· B.S. Natural Resources and the Environment | UCONN, CT
· Associates in Science | Northwestern CT Community College, CT (College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources- Sustainable Forest Resources Concentration)
· Inland Wetlands Agency Training – UCONN

Other Experience/Awards/Publications

· Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society
· The Alison Varian Memorial -– honoring advocate for the preservation of waterways and marine life
· Regina M. Duffy Scholarship
· Connecticut Tree Protective Association Arborist Scholarship

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