Management Project

Patrick Landon Scott

**** ****** ***, ***. ***, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, 92647

902-***-**** abh4a9@r.postjobfree.com

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Re: Environmental Scientist

To the Selection Committee,

Having spent my most memorable years hiking and camping in nearby coastal national and provincial parks, it was obvious I

would strive to begin a career in environmental management. I am eager to become part of your organization and contribute

my professional experience and education to its success.

My work experience includes surveying and restoring aquatic fish habitat, the design, implementation and defence of an

environmental research study, conducting operational and project requirements for private sector and government

organizations (Municipal, Province and State), ocean rescue services, leadership/supervision of up to 20 team members, PR

activities, and general labour duties (both outdoors and indoors). I have lived, worked and studied in Canada, Australia and

the United States and adapted well to the cultural differences.

My MEnvSc focused primarily on gaining hands on experience in areas such as GIS, Survey Design, Ecological Restoration

and Monitoring, and Terrestrial, Coastal and Marine Ecology/Conservation. My major research project achieved its

objectives for bringing awareness to the fragility of coastal sandy beaches and creating a simple, yet effective, impact study

to collect benchmark quantitative data for future monitoring activities by the State government, New South Wales, Australia.

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated worker. I have a genuine love of the outdoors and work well in a team environment. I

enjoy travelling and am willing to relocate and travel for business purposes.

Given my academic training, work experience, strong work ethic and interest in pursuing a career in Natural Resource

Management, I believe I would be a very desirable candidate for employment. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to

discuss my resume, future aspirations and how these might be beneficial to your organization. I may be reached by phone at

902-***-**** or e-mail at abh4a9@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Patrick L. Scott

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PROFILE

Motivated and enthusiastic individual seeking entry level position with a professional company involved in environmental

research and management • Demonstrated leader • Recognized team player • Familiar with terrestrial, aquatic and marine

environments • Anxious to learn • Desire to Travel

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Clean Nova Scotia, Dartmouth, NS, Canada (May 2010 - Present)

Surveying, restoring and monitoring aquatic fish habitat within the Halifax Regional Municipality in accordance with the

Canadian Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans guidelines.

Biological Technician (Stream Restoration)

• Completing water quality surveys and reports following the Ontario Benthos Bio-monitoring Network (OBBN) protocol

• Sampling and identifying species of aquatic plants, invertebrates and fish (Backpack Electro-fishing)

• Determining specific locations for appropriate in-stream restoration structures

• Installing diagonal log weirs (digger logs), rock sills, bank stabilization structures and prepare/plant riparian areas

• Supervised 3 Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps (Summer Employees) in their most successful year with CNS

MANPOWER, Halifax, NS, Canada (Contract) (Feb - May 2010)

BMI, Bridgewater, NS, Canada (Contract) (Oct - Dec 2008)

Operated ASTEC/LTX tire conformity and BEMA wire stranding machines as contract employee with Michelin Tire CA2,

Bridgewater, NS.

Material Handler

• Assisted with pre and post production machines while continually exceeding personal daily production quota

• Conducted pre-operation workplace safety checks

• Maintained clean and safe working environment

Nags Head Ocean Rescue, NC, USA (May - Sept 2005, 2006 and 2008)

Collaborated with departments of the Municipal Public Safety Division to ensure the safety of up to 30,000 tourists and local

citizens for 12 miles of ocean, beach and public access areas.

Supervisor

• Ensured team of 8-20 lifeguards performed mandated duties and activities

• Responded to emergencies on the beach and in the local community (e.g. traffic accidents)

• Operated and maintained emergency 4WD vehicles (ATV and Ford F-250) and communication equipment

Lifeguard

• Guarded beach, public access areas and responded to emergencies

• Communicated regular beach updates and emergency information with Municipal Fire and Rescue Division

• Completed incident reports

• Advised beach patrons on ocean safety and responded to questions

• Maintained rescue equipment and vehicles

Kirks Forestry Products, Bridgewater, NS, Canada (Seasonal) (Oct - Dec 2006 and 2007)

Sorted, bailed and loaded balsam fir trees into freight containers for shipment offshore; seasonal, outdoor position.

Labourer

Silvatech, Sackville, NB, Canada (May - June 2004)

Planted seedlings of various hardwood tree species for re-forestation of clear cut areas in NB and NS; seasonal, outdoor

position.

Labourer

Patrick Landon Scott

6551 Warner Ave, Apt. 127, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, 92647

902-***-**** abh4a9@r.postjobfree.com

Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, Bridgewater, NS, Canada (June - Aug 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004)

Supervised designated swimming and beach areas; maintained constant surveillance to ensure safety of the public.

Beach Captain

• Ensured lifeguards performed duties in accordance with proper conduct

• Assigned daily tasks and ensured proper daily documentation of statistics and other administrative forms

Lifeguard

• Maintained daily records, beach accesses and rescue equipment

• Participated in public relations projects and completed required in-service training

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Inbound Call Agent - Resolve Corp., Bridgwater, NS, Canada

Cashier/Waiter – The Yellow Submarine Restaurant, Nags Head, NC, USA

Pool Lifeguard – Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada

Newspaper Carrier – The Daily News, Halifax, NS, Canada

EDUCATION

Master of Environmental Science, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Whales, Australia 2010

• Ecological Restoration and Monitoring

• Successful Survey Design

• GIS (ArcGIS)

• Soil Processes, Measuring Trees and Forests, Wildlife Conservation, Coastal Marine Ecosystems, Marine Mammals

(Ecology and Conservation)

• Major Research: Effects of 4WD Vehicles on Burrowing Beach Crab Populations in Northern NSW.

Generated unprecedented media attention resulting in personal interviews with local (The Northern

Rivers Echo and The Northern Star), regional (NBN news) and national (ABC and Science Alert) news

groups.

Bachelor of Science (Biology), Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada 2006

INTERESTS & ACCREDITATIONS

Certifications

First Responder (CPR level “C”, Standard Fist Aid, Oxygen Administration) 2008

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2008

Awards

Longevity award (Mount Allison University Swim Team) 2006

Rookie of the year (Nags Head Ocean Rescue) 2005

Dr. Gandhi Bursary for Science 2002

Interests and Hobbies

• Music, including playing guitar and singing

• Surfing, Swimming, Volleyball, Hiking and Running

• Surf Life-Saving

Travel

• Australia, France, England, USA, Costa Rica, Venezuela

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