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Stephanie Penner

Rocky Mountain House,AB

Summary

Registered Professional Forestry Technologist with close to 20 years in the field. Bringing extensive and varied work experiences with in-depth knowledge of forestry practices and an aptitude for project implementation and leading crews. Dependable, safety driven applicant that's successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Orchard Manager

Incremental Forest Technologies
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed a medium scale tree improvement seed orchard (3200+ trees) and a small crew (2-4 people) in central Alberta.
  • Oversaw and implemented various projects that include: maintaining of vegetation throughout site and other offsite trials, expanding orchard, planting new stock, applying pulp mats and mulch.
  • Communicated with clients regarding tree health, orchard issues, and various projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with clients and contractors.
  • Evaluated tree health regularly, addressing issues such as pest and disease and promptly acting by removing or preventing to minimize losses.
  • Conducted various annual assessments on trees to determine: survival, flower/cone populations, and pollen volumes.
  • Participated in yearly scion collections tree grafting projects.
  • Conducted yearly soil and dugout sampling to decide next seasons fertilization practices.
  • Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides, and fertilizers.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance by doing regular safety audits and performing minor repair work or notifying mechanic for larger issues.
  • Promoted a positive and safe work environment by fostering open communication among crew, providing PPE, adapting work for different work abilities and changing hazardous environments (fire, smog, tornadoes). This included multiple evacuations from site when risk became too high.
  • Completed and submitted crew safety forms, emergency drills, status reports of orchard, and inspections on equipment, fire extinguishers and buildings.

Forestry Worker

Canfor - Grande Prairie
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Marked timber, creek, and other buffer boundaries using GPS technology to ensure proper harvesting practices were followed.
  • Utilized knowledge of local flora and fauna to guide decision-making processes in forest management plans.
  • Checked timber stands to pre harvest to assess volume and quality. Collected data to inform long-term forest management plans.
  • Streamlined data collection processes by utilizing GIS technology to create accurate maps.
  • Assessed reforestation success after harvesting operations by monitoring tree planting efforts and seedling survival rates.
  • Participated in scaling work and measured logs and checked for defects.
  • Monitored aerial herbicide applications and made decisions based on weather conditions in order to minimizing drift issues and maximize effectiveness.
  • Led a small crew and ensured timely project completion. Completing a layout project with over 150km of boundary, accurate GPS data collection and GIS mapping.
  • Trained new hires on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and job responsibilities to ensure smooth work experiences.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members, promoting a culture of workplace safety and hazard awareness.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions about daily work activities in dynamically changing environments.
  • Attended public events to provide information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Certificate - Pesticide Applicator

Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB
03.2024

Diploma - Forest Technology

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
04.2019

Skills

  • Comfortable Working in Remote Settings Alone or with Crews
  • Ability to Navigate with GPS, use GIS, and ArcMap
  • Tree Assessments
  • Pest/Disease Identification and Control
  • Crew Training and Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Orchard Manager

Incremental Forest Technologies
05.2022 - Current

Forestry Worker

Canfor - Grande Prairie
05.2019 - 09.2021

Certificate - Pesticide Applicator

Lakeland College

Diploma - Forest Technology

NAIT

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