Donald DeFilipps
Ft. Collins
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in conservation and agriculture, including impactful roles at Limagrain Cereal Seeds and the USDA. Proven ability to analyze data using Power BI and ArcGIS, while effectively collaborating with diverse teams. Successfully secured grant funding for community projects, enhancing local resources and sustainability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Volunteer
US Peace Corps
Hayfield
03.2023 - Current
- Integrated into a rural Jamaican community to assist and train farmers on water and soil conservation.
- Conducted a tree-planting training, in conjunction with JCDT, for Maroon communities, and planted over 500 trees.
- Trained local tour guides on conducting tours and hikes in the Blue and John Crow National Parks.
- Assisted in maintaining local trails, roads, and community water pipelines.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort, and skills to achieve the community group's goals.
- I built a website for the Cunha Cunha Pass Trail to provide information for tourists about the trail, and tour guide contact information. https://cunhacunha.wixsite.com/cunha.
Appraiser 1
Larimer County
Ft. Collins
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Measured and sketched residential housing in the field in Larimer County.
- Entered property characteristics and sketches into a database for property tax assessment.
- Learned how to use Power BI, Apex, and RealWare programs.
- Consulted with owners to discuss assessments and defend appeals at public hearings.
- Drafted appraisals summarizing analysis of data collected during inspections.
- Documented type, construction and measurements of each piece of property and collected required field evidence to support conclusions.
- Examined title documents for accuracy prior to issuing an appraisal report.
Marketing Technician
Limagrain Cereal Seeds
Ft. Collins
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and maintained company website alongside social media applications. www.limagraincerealseeds.com
- Executed budget planning and forecasting for Marketing and Sales departments.
- Coordinated marketing and advertising project planning with regional sales managers.
- Tracked wheat, barley, and pea market share and product performance in databases and spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with graphic designers on layouts for print advertising campaigns.
- Coordinated events such as trade shows, conferences, and customer appreciation days.
- Updated customer profiles in CRM systems with current contact information.
- Analyzed sales data to understand product performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Summarized raw data and analyses and made recommendations based on findings.
- Tracked communications strategies, advertising campaigns and marketing approaches to measure successes and failures.
Forestry Technician - Recreation
USDA Forest Service
Covelo
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained Covelo District campgrounds, visitor center, trails, and public use areas.
- Provided information about Mendocino National Forest to enhance visitor experience.
- Mitigated Covid risks through signage and sanitation efforts in public spaces.
- Executed fee collection and managed accounting processes effectively.
- Obtained Red Card for FF Type 2; assisted during August Complex Fire operations.
Soil Conservation Technician
USDA NRCS
Robstown
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with landowners to implement effective soil conservation projects.
- Designed and inspected fencing, well, and pipeline systems for compliance.
- Educated school groups and organizations on soil conservation techniques to reduce erosion.
- Utilized Trimble GPS and ARC programs to create precise mapping solutions.
Agriculture Volunteer
US Peace Corps
Vohitsoa
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Taught farming and gardening techniques to rural residents in SAVA region of Madagascar.
- Secured grant funding for construction of village well, improving water access.
- Founded Agroforestry tree nursery in Vohitsoa, cultivating mango, cacao, avocado, jackfruit, cloves, soursop, and coffee.
- Launched English Language Club to enhance language skills among community members.
Marketing and General Assistant
Limagrain Cereal Seeds
Ft. Collins
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained and developed company website alongside social media applications.
- Harvested and sorted wheat varieties for research planting and seed multiplication.
- Entered data on wheat yields and protein content in Excel for market analysis.
Biological Science Technician
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Executed invasive plant control within park boundaries using mechanical and chemical methods.
- Utilized Trimble GPS and ARCGIS to map invasive plant populations.
- Conducted surveys on plant species and bighorn sheep populations.
- Secured state of Colorado Pesticide Applicator License for compliance with regulations.
Biological Science Technician
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Oak Harbor
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Executed invasive plant control within refuge boundaries using mechanical and chemical methods.
- Mapped invasive plant populations and performed bathymetric surveys using Trimble GPS and ESRI ARCGIS.
- Acquired Ohio Pesticide Applicator License to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Conducted weekly waterfowl surveys and monthly assessments of migratory bird populations.
- Performed surveys for rare and non-rare plant species to assess biodiversity.
Farm Laborer
Organic Dairy Farm
Redding
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Executed animal husbandry for cattle, chickens, and ducks to ensure optimal health.
- Established and maintained electric fencing to secure grazing areas for cattle.
- Harvested and processed milk, fruits, and vegetables for market sale.
- Cultivated a large vegetable garden and established a mixed fruit orchard.
- Moved cows to various pastures to enhance grazing opportunities.
Biological Science Technician
Fort Ord BLM
Marina
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Executed invasive plant control and habitat restoration on former military base.
- Mapped invasive plant populations using Trimble, Garmin GPS units, and ESRI ARCGIS.
- Obtained California Pesticide Applicator License to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with school groups and volunteers to plant native species in recently burned areas.
Biological Science Technician
Coleman National Fish Hatchery
Anderson
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Executed remote tasks for Migratory Bird Division of USFWS.
- Identified and entered data for 30,000 duck wings and goose parts from Pacific Flyway survey hunters.
- Sorted specimens by species and preserved them for recheck identification.
- Assisted in spawning salmon and fertilizing eggs to support population sustainability.
Biological Science Technician
New River Gorge National River
Glenn Jean
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Chemically treated Eastern Hemlock trees to combat Hemlock Woolly Adelgid infestation.
- Conducted surveys of fish and plant populations to assess ecosystem health.
- Applied chemical and mechanical methods to manage invasive plant species.
- Utilized Garmin GPS for precise mapping of treatment area boundaries.
Biological Science Technician
Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge
Walden
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Conducted weekly surveys for waterfowl and migratory birds to assess population dynamics.
- Managed habitat through strategic irrigation and controlled cattle grazing practices.
- Utilized Trimble GPS unit to accurately map ditches, streams, ponds, fences, and refuge boundaries.
- Performed surveys for rare and non-rare plant species to monitor biodiversity.
- Seasonal position during the summers of 2007 and 2008.
Biological Science Technician
McFadden National Wildlife Refuge
Sabine Pass
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Collected fees and directed waterfowl hunters to hunt areas
- Checked hunters harvested waterfowl to ensure they were within legal limits
- Maintained a database on harvested birds regarding their size, sex, age, and location harvested
- Maintained signs, trails and structures for hunt areas
- Conducted weekly beach surveys for dead birds and sampled them for avian flu
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Biological Studies - Terrestrial Ecology, Minor in Chemistry
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY01.2005
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- WordPress
- PowerBI
- RealWare
- Apex
- ArcGIS products
- Photoshop
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Patois, Advanced Low
- Malagasy - Betsimisaraka Avaratra, Advanced Low
Timeline
Agriculture Volunteer
US Peace Corps
03.2023 - Current
Appraiser 1
Larimer County
04.2022 - 03.2023
Marketing Technician
Limagrain Cereal Seeds
06.2021 - 02.2022
Forestry Technician - Recreation
USDA Forest Service
02.2020 - 05.2021
Soil Conservation Technician
USDA NRCS
10.2019 - 02.2020
Agriculture Volunteer
US Peace Corps
02.2017 - 04.2019
Marketing and General Assistant
Limagrain Cereal Seeds
11.2015 - 01.2017
Biological Science Technician
Rocky Mountain National Park
05.2015 - 09.2015
Biological Science Technician
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
04.2012 - 11.2012
Farm Laborer
Organic Dairy Farm
04.2011 - 04.2012
Biological Science Technician
Fort Ord BLM
04.2010 - 02.2011
Biological Science Technician
Coleman National Fish Hatchery
10.2009 - 02.2010
Biological Science Technician
New River Gorge National River
05.2008 - 10.2008
Biological Science Technician
McFadden National Wildlife Refuge
10.2007 - 03.2008
Biological Science Technician
Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge
05.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Biological Studies - Terrestrial Ecology, Minor in Chemistry
SUNY Brockport
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