Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Conference Presentations
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Software
Timeline
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Colin Minielly

Forest/ Drone Technician
Saskatoon,Saskatchewan

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lidar Analyst

Forsite Consultants Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed data to create tree inventory for clients across Western Canada using Global Mapper and other tools
  • Remote team environment

Forestry Technician

Forsite Consultants Ltd.
10.2019 - 11.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive forest management plans that balanced ecological, economic, and social considerations
  • Gained field related skills including block reconnaissance and cut block layout.
  • Developed office skills by contributing to curation of GIS products for clients by creating maps, managing data tools, and creating data collection surveys.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Remote Sensing

Nova Scotia Community College
Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia
09.2023 - Current

Masters of Environment and Sustainability -

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Resource Management

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
01.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

Adaptability

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Certification

Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Back 40 Wilderness First Aid Training, SK, 09/14/21

Affiliations

  • Woodland Communicators Toastmasters, 2021, Present, Vice President of Education for 2 years
  • Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF), 2021, Present, Member
  • Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals (ASFP), 2020, Present, Registered Professional Forestry Technician (RPFT)

Conference Presentations

  • Spatial Knowledge and Information (SKI), Banff Alberta, Canada, February 2019
  • Afri-Veg Forum, Cotonou Benin Republic, Africa, November 2017
  • Spatial Knowledge and Information (SKI), Banff Alberta, Canada, February 2017

Publications

  • APPLICATION OF A 1KM2 RESOLUTION MODEL FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS UPON BENIN AND NIGERIA VEGETABLE AGRICULTURE, Minielly, C., Adebooye, O.C., Akponikpe, P.B.I., Oyedele, D.J., de Boer, D., Li, Y., Peak, D., Geomatica, 73, 4, 93-106, 2020
  • Scaling up research using GIS and WebGIS spatial tools: case study of MicroVeg project, Minielly, C.M., Peak, D., Natcher, D., Zeng, W., Acta Hortic., 217-226, 2019, 10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1238.23
  • Using WebGIS as a Tool for Agricultural Development with African Indigenous Vegetables, Minielly, C., Peak, D., Zeng, W., Yuan, S., Bell, S., Spatial Knowledge and Information Canada, Banff, AB, 2019
  • An Open Source WebGIS Framework for Collaborative Research in West Africa, Li, M., Minielly, C.M., Peak, D., Zeng, W., Lu, X., Lei, J., Bell, S., Spatial Knowledge Initiative Conference, Banff AB, 2017
  • MicroVeg WebGIS User Manual, Zeng, W.W., Yaun, S., Tang, F., Minielly, C., Peak, D., University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, 2017
  • Visualizing relationships in interdisciplinary research with Geographic Information Systems: A case study utilizing food security research in Sahelian West Africa, Minielly, C.M., Rehman, D., Bachmann, E., Natcher, D., Peak, D., Yates, T., USURJ Univ. Saskatchewan Undergrad. Res. J., 2, 10.32396/usurj.v2i1.111, 2015

Volunteer Experience

  • Woodland Communicators Toastmasters, 2021, Present, Actively serving as the Vice President of Education, Developed agendas and assisted in planning events, Attended meetings and took on leadership roles, Developed leadership and communication skills.
  • Saskatoon and Prince Albert Triathlon clubs, 2014, Present, Assisted throughout a variety of triathlon/multisport events in a variety of roles, Completed requested tasks independently, in small teams, and leading teams
  • University of Saskatchewan Triathlon Club, 2017, 2019, Professionally respond to inquiries, concerns, and scheduling of events, Managed account spending and adjusting budget as needed

Software

ArcGIS Pro

Timeline

Graduate Certificate - Remote Sensing

Nova Scotia Community College
09.2023 - Current

Lidar Analyst

Forsite Consultants Ltd.
11.2022 - Current

Forestry Technician

Forsite Consultants Ltd.
10.2019 - 11.2022

Masters of Environment and Sustainability -

University of Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Resource Management

University of Saskatchewan
01.2010 - 05.2014
Colin MiniellyForest/ Drone Technician