Forrest Milne
Lakeside,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
General Maintenance
U.S. National Park Service
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained park infrastructure, including visitor services, waste management, and restroom facilities
- Dug trenches for water run off
- Directed traffic for SARs helicopter landing zone evacuation. Assisted carry out for another SARs operation
- Assisted visitors with directions and information
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- 40/h week
Conservationist
Utah Conservation Corps
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Planted cottonwood and willows
- Field reduction, cut down invasive trees.
- Surveyed Kit Fox burrows to rate level of activity for this species
- Reduced invasive species populations through targeted removal efforts, allowing for reestablishment of native flora.
- Class A feller certification through US Forest Service
- Increased productivity by utilizing efficient chainsaw techniques and maintaining equipment regularly.
- Minimized risks associated with heavy machinery operation by diligently following OSHA guidelines for chainsaw handling and usage.
- 40/h weeks
Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized weedwacker, hedger, mcleod, pulaski for fire reduction
- Assisting California Department of Transportation with fire reduction, cleaning storm drains, and trash removal
- Responsible for tool count and tool maintenance for crew
- Camp support for wild fires including facility maintenance, handing out supplies to fire crews
- Traffic support for Covid vaccination site
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment to efficiently complete task
- 40/h week.
Backcountry Trails Program Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained trials by brushing, cleared out drains, and scaled loose rocks and branches. Averaged 5 to 10 miles a day
- Built drystone mason steps. Utilized rock bars and gripping equipment. Split rocks using drill, plugs and feathers
- Set up camp in backcountry setting, assembled bear boxes and dug sump for dish line
- Learned and used various knots (bowline, truckers hitch, girth hitch, and figure 8)
- Improved hand held radio communication
- 40/h week
Back County Trails Program Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Maintained trials by brushing, cleared out drains, and scaled loose rocks and branches. Averaged 5 to 10 miles a day
- Drystone masonry rock wall over culvert.
Utilized single and double jacks to split and crush rocks,
learned to wrap chain around rocks to move using grip box - Enhanced trail accessibility by reconstructing bridges and steps, sanded railings, and rounded corners with a draw knife to improve safety for visitors
- Improved visitor safety with regular trail assessments and prompt repair work
- Constructed split rail fences using log rounds
- 40/h week
Carpenter Apprentice
Doran Construction Co
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Job site preparation, sanding, cutting and priming lumber, and installing cabinets
- Maintained organized tool inventory, ensuring quick access to necessary equipment during time-sensitive tasks.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately measured, cut and assembled materials for various carpentry tasks.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assisting in installation of fixtures, cabinets, and flooring.
- Worked 8 to 10 hour days
Repair Assistant
Furniture Medic
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Restored antique furniture to its original condition, preserved its value and history
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety and productivity
- Finished furniture with high-quality finishes through careful application of compounds such as stain, oil, lacquers and paint
- Removed old finishes and degraded parts to complete skilled repairs and restore ideal appearances
- 40/h weeks
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CaliforniaHigh School Diploma -
Steele Canyon High School
Spring Valley, California05.2015
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid, 03/01/23-03/01/25, Updated with Desert Mt. Medicine
- CPR, 03/01/23-03/01/25, Updated with Desert Mt. Medicine
- Class A feller, 03/01/23-07/01/24 with USFS
- Online SARs training for Department Of Interior
Awards
Eagle Award in Boy Scouts, 03/01/15
Tobin Award Mt Rainier NP, 07/18/23
References
- Mt Rainier Supervisor Dale Harvard, (360) 569-6728
- BC Supervisor, Devin Haupt, (928)-606-8696
- BC Supervisor, Lilia Villarino, (805)-503-8539
- BC Sponsor, Sam Boutelle, (503)-997-7380
- BC Foreman, Sean Moodie, (209)-347-1466
- CCC Supervisor, Cynthia Madrid, (619)-274-1705
Timeline
Conservationist
Utah Conservation Corps
03.2023 - 05.2023
General Maintenance
U.S. National Park Service
07.2022 - 10.2023
Backcountry Trails Program Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
04.2021 - 09.2021
Back County Trails Program Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
07.2020 - 10.2020
Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
07.2019 - 11.2021
Repair Assistant
Furniture Medic
09.2017 - 10.2017
Carpenter Apprentice
Doran Construction Co
08.2015 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon High School
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