montanadorsett@yah
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Brian Dorsett
Experience Summer 2013 Department of Natural Resources State Plant
Nursery
Nurseryman
Germinating, planting, tending native plants, preparing
same to be shipped throughout the state of Montana to
various state parks, tribal governments and private land
owners.
Greenhouse and warehouse duties.
2004-2010 Smurfit Stone Container/ Local 885 steelworkers,
Missoula, MT
Equipment Operator
Logged more than 3000 hours operating 824 Cat Loader, back
hoe, etc. to feed waste fuel conveyor to industrial boiler
system. Work performed outdoors,12 hour day and nights
shifts, year round.
Large Boiler Operator Trainee
Worked as a boiler operator, starting at field level under
direction of operator. Adjusted valves in the field,
monitored tanks & pipes, made batches of chemicals for
process, load same in rail cars.
Extensive safety training in this job, including equipment
operating respirator use and rescue techniques.
1998-2004 Local 82, Insulators & Asbestos Workers Union,
PC Northwest
Journeyman Mechanic/Insulator
Completed 6400 hours apprenticeship in industrial
insulation techniques. Included hazardous material
handling and respirator user training. Insulated large
tanks and piping systems at plants throughout the Pacific
Northwest. Job included extensive travel.
1997 Riverside Contracting, Inc. Missoula, MT
Heavy Equipment Operator
Completed 700+ hours of training on various heavy
equipment, including rollers, tractors, and pavers,
Knowledge used in the construction of highways.
1995-1996 Tristan Enterprises Missoula, MT
Hoddy/Mason Helper
Moved and cut stones on stone blade. Mix cement, set
brick, block and stoves in wall structures and fireplace
construction.
Job was labor intensive and artistically challenging.
U.S. Forest Service-Flathead Hotshots
Hotshot Crew Member EMT Crew Member
Member of 20 person national resource fire crew. Primary
role was the suppression of wild fires throughout the US
and Canada. Working conditions were often arduous,
requiring a high degree of motivation, initiative, and
individual responsibility.
1991-1992 U.S. Forest Service Seward, AK
Fire Engine Crewman-Fire Suppression & Trail Work.
1988 NOAA Natural Marine Fisheries,
Bering Sea, AK
6 Month biosurvey on Japanese Vessel Soyo Maru
Education
College of Central FL, Ocala FL. Horticulture studies.
Associate of Science completed May, 2013
Missoula College, Missoula Mt. Hazardous Material handling
/Lead Abatement Certification
State of Alaska Vocational School, Seward, Alaska EMT-1 and
Hazardous Material Training
N.O.A.A. Natural Marines Fisheries school, Seattle Wa.
Bering Sea, Alaska
4 Month Biosurvey Training-Fisheries Observer
University of Montana, Missoula, Montana Zoology and Asian
Studies, Junior Status.
Skills and
Training Internship at PEAS farm in Missoula, MT June-August 2012
Swan Mountain Wilderness Guide School. May, 2010
Trail Ride Wrangler Program -7 day. May, 2010
Learned skills in horsemanship, client service, basic vet
care, wilderness first aid and trail maintenance.
Packer Training-6 day May, 2010
Learned skills in packing mules and horses. Mule behavior,
knot and packing techniques, including Decker and saw buck
saddle.
Can operate safely most power hand tools, chainsaws, and
forestry equipment.
Operation of front-end loaders and other machinery
Fire fighting red card training.
Oil Spill worker Training
Emergency Medical technician and First Response Emergency
Training
Boat Safety Methods and Helicopter Passenger Training
Asbestos Abatement Worker and lead abatement training,
State of MT
References
References provided upon request.
Program Requirements
This link describes the school program I completed in May, 2013.
http://www.cf.edu/smartcatalog/ehtech.htm
CGS1100
Microcomputer Applications
CGS1100
SP13
3.00
B
GCO1400C
Turfgrass For Golf
GCO1400C
SP11
3.00
C+
ORH1949
Ornamental Horticulture Co-
ORH1949
SU12
3.00
A
ORH1000C
Introduction to Environment
ORH1000C
FA11
3.00
B+
ORH1234C
Plant Maintenance
ORH1234C
FA11
3.00
B+
ORH1510
Ornamental Plant Identifica
ORH1510
FA11
3.00
C+
ORH1113C
Pest & Disease Control
ORH1113C
FA12
3.00
B+
ORH1851
Landscape Design and Mainte
ORH1851
SP11
3.00
B+
PLS1220
Propagation of Nursery Plan
PLS1220
SP13
3.00
IP
PLS1220L
Propagation of Nursery Plan
PLS1220L
SP11
3.00
B
ORH1301C
Introduction to Irrigation
ORH1301C
FA12
3.00
B+
ORH1260
Greenhouse Operations
ORH1260
SP13
3.00
B
ORH1260L
Greenhouse Operation Labora
ORH1260L
FA12
2.00
A
ORH1601C
Retail and Wholesale Nurser
ORH1601C
SP12
3.00
B+
ORH1020C
Household Plants
ORH1020C
SP11
3.00
C
ENC1101
Freshman Comp Skills I
ENC1101
SU12
3.00
B+
QMB1001
College Business Mathematic
QMB1001
SP13
3.00
C
WOH2012
World Civilizations I
WOH2012
SP12
3.00
A
HUM1020
Introduction to the Humanit
HUM1020
SP12
3.00
A