Vincent Valentino
Norfolk
Summary
Dynamic professional with a wide range of experiences, eager to apply education and skills to environmental restoration and protection. Experience with leading small groups and working independently. Hardworking team player dedicated to accomplishing set goals.
Results-driven and accustomed to overseeing operations with strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding group objectives through employee training, motivation, and performance management. Working knowledge of optimal practices and safety behaviors for a wide variety of professions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Amazon
Chesapeake, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised a team of 50 direct reports
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to maximize productivity
- Provided guidance and coaching to associates and peers
- Performed monthly performance reviews of Process Assistants
- Served as quality subject matter expert
Wildlife Intern
United States Forest Service
Oscoda, MI
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted wildlife surveys to monitor population health and habitat conditions.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for ecological research projects.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for habitat restoration activities.
- Developed youth educational outreach materials to promote conservation awareness among community members.
Military Policeman/Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided security on base for U.S and allied forces.
- Maintained accurate records.
- Directly supervised three Marines.
- Conducted quarterly performance reviews.
- Assigned and oversaw tasks.
Heavy equipment operating apprentice
International Union of Operating Engineers
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Operated heavy equipment.
- Adhered to environmental protocols on construction sites.
- Restored pipeline right of ways.
- Built mitigation structures around sensitive areas.
- Repaired Environmental damage.
Education
Bachelors - Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA12-2024
Skills
- Plant Identification
- Wildlife identification
- Geographical Information Systems (ARC GIS)
- Water sampling and testing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Public speaking
- Technical writing
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Chainsaw operation
Certification
- Class B CDL
- Chainsaw Certification
- Wildland Firefighting Certifications
Timeline
Area Manager
Amazon
07.2024 - Current
Wildlife Intern
United States Forest Service
05.2023 - 07.2024
Military Policeman/Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
02.2018 - 08.2022
Heavy equipment operating apprentice
International Union of Operating Engineers
06.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelors - Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
Pennsylvania Western University
Internships and Additional Experience
- United States Forest Service wildlife intern
- Delmarva Fox Squirrel live trapping and tagging