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Chris erichsen resume

Social profilesCHRIS ERICHSEN1428 Farragut Circle, Davis, CA *************.********@*****.*******: 530-***-**** Skype: geointel SCIENTIST - PROJECT MANAGER GIS ANALYSTI am an enthusiastic environmental scientist with diverse experience in environmental planning, waterresources, GIS, cartography seeking a full-time position to utilize the breadth of my knowledge andexperience. QUALIFICATIONSOffers more than 10 years of progressive advancement in the environmental consulting field.Demonstrates a proven record of success in managing complex projects and conducting high qualitywork. Possesses excellent analytical skills and strong knowledge of environmental laws and methods.Enjoys working with teams, alone, and directly with clients. EDUCATION1998 BA: Environmental Conservation, Prescott College, ArizonaCoursework: Field methods for Ecology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Natural History of thePineBarrens, GIS, Plant Biology, Ornithology EMPLOYMENT HISTORYGIS ANALYST (on-call)ICF International (July 2010 Present)K StreetSacramento, CAProvide GIS and mapping support on various projects in ICF s Conservation Planning department.GIS ANALYST/CONSULTANTFreelance Consulting (October 2006 Present)Davis, CA 95618(530) 219-4197Independent freelancer consulting on environmental and GIS projects to private firms and publicagencies. Have been freelancing since moving to Italy in 2006 and subsequent return to California in2008. I chose to be a stay at home dad since 2008 while freelancing.GIS ANALYSTLarry Walker Associates (September 2001 July 2006)707 Fourth StreetResume of Chris Erichsen 1 Davis, CA 95616(530) 753-6400Was lead GIS specialist for a mid-sized environmental engineering firm. Provided GIS mapping,analytical and modeling as well as data management on a wide variety of environmental andengineering projects throughout California. Was also responsible for CEQA projects and modeling. Ileft this position to move with family to Italy for two years.PROJECT COORDINATORCalifornia Wilderness Coalition (June 1999 September 2001)Davis, CA 95616Now 1212 Broadway, #1700Oakland, CA 94612(510) 451-1450Coordinated a statewide conservation planning program. Facilitated scientific workshops and steeringcommittees. Developed a state of the art conservation planning g methodology and conductedhabitat analysis for numerous wildlife species. Helped author two conservation plans.PRESERVE MANAGERThe Nature Conservancy (May 1998 December 1998)New Jersey Chapter200 Pottersville RoadChester, NJ 07930(908) 879-7262Oversaw daily management activities on a 3,500 acre nature preserve in the New Jersey Pinelands.Lead botanical field studies for rare and threatened plants. Designed the preserve s first nature trail.Coordinated volunteers and lead nature tours. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESediment Erosion Model ConsultationProvided consultation on sediment erosion modeling project in Europe. Reviewed methodologies andsubmitted input on alternative methods and source data.Demographic Analysis of Los AngelesConducted a demographic analysis for a homeless survey for the Los Angeles Homeless ServicesAuthority. Provided data summary and maps.Calleguas Watershed TMDLConducted environmental analysis and GIS modeling in support of Total Maximum Daily Loadprogram for the Calleguas watershed. Built sediment erosion model and map interface forstakeholder decision making. In addition, applied state of the art GIS methodologies in complex waterresource projects, including other TMDLs, NPDES permits, and source assessment studies.Resume of Chris Erichsen 2 Caltrans Rainy Season StudyConducted a spatial and temporal analysis of meteorological data throughout California to definebeginning and end dates of the rainy season, in order to reduce unwanted sediment runoff fromCaltrans construction sites.CEQA Reports and AnalysisConducted water quality data analysis and provided findings for three CEQA reports: City ofHealdsburg, Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Suisun-Fairfield SanitationDistrict.Rare Species EvaluationConducted an investigation for the City of Los Angeles into the current status of rare and threatenedaquatic species in the Ventura River. My findings were peer reviewed and supported by expert aquaticbiologists.Managed Water Quality Field MonitoringManaged numerous water quality field monitoring programs throughout California. Developedmonitoring plans, oversaw the analysis of samples by multiple labs, conducted fieldwork, managedsampling crew and volunteers, and managed and analyzed the data. Sampling programs include theYolo Bypass Water Quality Management Plan, Sacramento Stormwater Program, City of Grassvalley,and others.Statewide Conservation PlanningCoordinated a statewide conservation planning project: The California Wildlands Project. Oversaw thedevelopment of innovative and scientifically reviewed GIS methodology for identifying conservationpriorities in the Sierra Nevada bioregion, the Central Coast ecoregion, and the South Coast ecoregion.Chaired a Science Steering Committee for the project composed of eminent ecologists including Dr.Michael Soul . Facilitated science workshops on conservation planning.Preserve ManagementOversaw all land management projects on a 3,500 acre nature preserve. Conducted a fire historystudy of the preserve, including tree bore sampling. Coordinate volunteers for preserve activities.Completed a biological assessment of the preserve, including the identification of the endangeredand rare plant, the Pineland Gentian. Worked with local land owners to enforced permitted land useson the preserve. Designed the preserve s nature trail. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS2005. CEQA Workshop. UC Davis Extension PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAssociation of American Geographers, 2006 PresentSociety for Ecological Restoration, 2005 PresentCalifornia Native Plant Society, 2001 PresentSociety for Conservation Biology, 1999 PresentResume of Chris Erichsen 3 PUBLICATIONS2005. Yolo Bypass Water Quality Management Plan Report. Larry Walker Associates.2004. A Wildland Conservation Plan for Californias Central Coast. California Wilderness Coalition.2001. A Guide to Wildland Conservation in the Sierra Nevada. California Wilderness Coalition.Resume of Chris Erichsen 4