Outdoor education, carpentry and rock work, hiking, plant and animal behaviors
MATTHEW RIDDELL
Staunton
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Team Member
Maine Conservation Corps - an Americorps program
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Served in the Maine Conservation Corps completing trail work consisting of carpentry projects like bridges, staircases, and bog bridging as well as trail reroutes, invasive species removal, and treadwork while creating new trails.
Rehab Volunteer
Wildlife Center of Virginia
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Made meals and prepped bulk ingredients for patients, cleaned and cared for animal habitats and cages as well as created some interactive exercises for patients to gauge fitness for returning to the wild.
Grounds Keeper
Chittum Tree Farm
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Sold Christmas trees and wreaths during the Christmas season
- During the rest of the year maintained Mr. Chittum's properties through lawn care management, painting, planting and mulching, as well as small carpentry projects like fence and deck building.
Education
Bachelor's - Environmental Biology
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA05.2024
Skills
- Chainsaw certified for bucking/felling - 1 year
- ArcGIS Pro - 1 year
- Sales/Customer Service - 3 years
- Botanical Identification - 2 years
Interests
Timeline
Field Team Member
Maine Conservation Corps - an Americorps program
06.2024 - 10.2024
Rehab Volunteer
Wildlife Center of Virginia
05.2023 - 05.2024
Grounds Keeper
Chittum Tree Farm
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor's - Environmental Biology
Mary Baldwin University
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