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BLAKE SMITH

Santa Cruz

Summary

Forestry Aide with significant experience in forest management, conservation, and land stewardship. Expertise includes fire prevention, pest control, and habitat restoration. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, with skills in environmental assessment, safety protocols, and sustainable practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Aide

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Felton, CA
04.2025 - 10.2025

• Conduct defensible space inspections in accordance with Public Resources Code §4291 to assess properties for wildfire‑safety compliance.
• Educate residents and communities on wildfire risks, defensible space practices, fuels‑reduction strategies, fire‑prevention measures, and fire‑safe building standards.
• Provide guidance on vegetation management and fire‑safe landscaping during community outreach and public interactions.
• Document hazards and violations using digital inspection tools and issue notices of non‑compliance when necessary.
• Perform follow‑up inspections to verify abatement and ensure adherence to defensible space requirements.
• Represent CAL FIRE professionally while engaging with the public and supporting community wildfire‑preparedness efforts.

Visitor Services Aide

Freinds of Santa Cruz State Parks
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the park's products and services.
  • Cash handling along with computerized Point of Sale transactions.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Used Radios to communicate emergencies to Rangers.
  • Checked in campers.

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
Watsonville, CA
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with trail maintenance, including clearing brush and debris from trails.
  • Conducted safety inspections on trails to assess their condition and identify potential hazards.
  • Worked collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
  • Inspected tools regularly for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Removed hazardous materials, like trash and chemicals, from mudslide sites.
  • Trimmed, pruned, and planted trees and shrubs to improve appearance of grounds/local community.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently, with a specialty in chainsaw operations.
  • fuels reduction
  • "Spike"-style schedules, consisting of eight days on in remote locations.

Propagation Specialist Intern

Soquel Nursery Growers
Soquel, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in cuttings of plants intended for sale.
  • Monitored plant health.
  • Ensured shipments of cutting were received healthy and correctly counted.
  • I applied and mixed plant nutrients and fertilizers.
  • Watered plants.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

High School Diploma -

Soquel High School
Soquel, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Hand tool usage
  • Waste removal
  • Maintenance proficiency
  • Site Safety
  • Landscaping
  • Data collection
  • Invasive species management
  • Habitat restoration

Certification

  • Basic Chainsaw Operation
  • basic CPR & AED
  • California Boaters License

Education and Training

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Timeline

Forestry Aide

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
04.2025 - 10.2025

Visitor Services Aide

Freinds of Santa Cruz State Parks
03.2024 - 04.2025

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
02.2023 - 01.2024

Propagation Specialist Intern

Soquel Nursery Growers
10.2021 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Soquel High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Cabrillo College
BLAKE SMITH