HUDSON HEATH
DENVER
Summary
Pursuing a dynamic role in natural resources, to enhance my knowledge in both field work and technical skills. With a background in Natural Resources Management from CSU and experience with the State Forest Service and AmeriCorps, I bring a passion for sustainability, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to advancing forestry expertise through hands-on environmental stewardship in both office and field operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRODUCTION CREW LEAD
AmeriCorps, Mile High Youth Corps Energy and Water Conservation Program
01.2024 - Current
- Lead teams of 7-12 in managing production operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity for single family and larger multifamily projects
- Provide training on energy-saving installations, enhancing crew skills and project outcomes
- Conducted precise data entry for monthly reports and quarterly reports
- Maintained thorough records for larger scale project with partners and manage invoicing for streamlined operations
- Educated clients on environmental stewardship and how their individual efforts can make a difference in clean energy, air, and water throughout the Denver metro area
- Organized multi-family projects of 30-150 units with larger project partners I.e., Denver Water, Westminster, and the City of Thornton
- Led and managed DEI trainings for corps members to engage with the local community of west Colfax, villa park and sun valley
- Collaborated with Climate Justice Leadership to gain a better understanding of how to learn and engage with economically vulnerable communities and encourage young adults to become environmental advocates and leaders
- Mentored crew members, fostering teamwork and driving measurable improvements in the green industry
- Collaborated with various non-profits and partners in the green energy sector to provide programming opportunities for the corps members
- Created new methods or organizing and tracking meticulous records to execute precise data entry, ensuring accurate invoicing and comprehensive documentation of energy-saving interventions
RESTORING COLORADO FOREST FUND NURSERY INTERN
Colorado State Forest Service
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Played a key role in launching the Restoring Colorado’s Forest Fund program, providing no-cost seedlings to wildfire and disaster-affected landowners
- Successfully restructured the program for enhanced cost-effectiveness, transitioning to a grow-to-order model
- Collaborated with communities and teams to develop communication strategies, support field offices, and engage fund recipients for feedback
- Worked with the nursery team to gain a deeper understanding of nursery production
- Conducted weed removal weekly of 5+ greenhouses, prepared seedlings to be shipped to landowners, and did production from seed stratification, potting the seedlings, transferring them to environments that best suited the species needs
- Included lifting 50+ pounds daily and working in harsher environments
- Assisted the timber strike crew in cruising work to maintain forest health by removing dead, downed logs
- Conducted timber marking so the forest service could understand what trees to cut down, where property lines were, and other information
- Managed seedling production for conservation, gaining experience in techniques like seed stratification and windbreak methods, and supported boundary preservation with the CSFS Timber Strike team
VOLUNTEER
Colorado State Forest Service Tree Nursery
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Handled packaging, trimming, and repotting seedlings, ensuring efficient nursery operations
- Supported greenhouse maintenance, improving plant care and production processes
- Prepared production containers and managed weeding and seeding tasks, enhancing overall productivity
- Cultivated diverse nursery skills, from seedling care to greenhouse maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency and plant health at Colorado State Forest Service
COLLABORATOR WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Project Learning Tree
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented curriculum and lesson plans for K-12 students, enhancing engagement through hands-on activities
- Facilitated outdoor learning experiences, fostering environmental awareness and green career interests
- Developed teaching skills in environmental education, focusing on forestry and sustainability
- Implemented PLT curriculum for K-12 students, fostering active learning through hands-on outdoor activities and critical thinking exercises
COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR
Denver Urban Gardens
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained two Denver gardens, managing weeding, seeding, and climate challenges
- Supported community gardens, providing skills and resources for local food growth
- Collaborated with Denver Public Schools, teaching K-12 students about gardening and sustainability
- Volunteered in seed programs and assisted the compost training center
Education
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- ArcGIS
- Excel
- Forest Vegetation Simulator
- Technical Writing
Certification
- OSHA-10 OSHA
- BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
- Building Science Principles
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS
- UC Davis
- CERTIFIED ENVIROMENTAL SPECILIST
- OSHA
- DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE 10X NSC
- ADULT FIRST AID
- Adult First Aid
- CPR/AED CPR/AED
Timeline
PRODUCTION CREW LEAD
AmeriCorps, Mile High Youth Corps Energy and Water Conservation Program
01.2024 - Current
RESTORING COLORADO FOREST FUND NURSERY INTERN
Colorado State Forest Service
05.2023 - 08.2023
VOLUNTEER
Colorado State Forest Service Tree Nursery
01.2023 - 05.2023
COLLABORATOR WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Project Learning Tree
08.2022 - 05.2023
COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR
Denver Urban Gardens
01.2019 - 02.2020
- OSHA-10 OSHA
- BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
- Building Science Principles
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS
- UC Davis
- CERTIFIED ENVIROMENTAL SPECILIST
- OSHA
- DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE 10X NSC
- ADULT FIRST AID
- Adult First Aid
- CPR/AED CPR/AED
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
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