Johnathan ‘Banks’ Harland

**** ********* *****, ******, ** 35244

Phone: 205-***-**** Email: mailto:pharland167@adzmm9@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/banks-harland

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated, organized, and reliable seeking an opportunity in ecological restoration where I can achieve the best of my potential and contribute to the organization’s growth.

EDUCATION

Auburn University School of Forestry, Wildlife & Environment

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Enterprise Management – May 2023

Minor: Business Administration

Graduate Certificate – Restoration Ecology (projected completion Fall 2023)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (FIJI) – Alpha Upsilon Chapter

The Auburn Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society

The Auburn University American Fisheries Society

The Sustainability Auburn Alumni Affiliate (S3A)

Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Graduate Student Association

Society for Ecological Restoration

Alabama Forestry Association

CERTIFICATES

Foundations of Geographic Information Systems

ATV safety – Responsible driving all-terrain vehicle, regulations and protective gear

Chainsaw safety – Safe chainsaw use and maintenance / OSHA compliance course

Alabama Shooting Sports 4-H /National Shooting Sports Development Committee

CPR certified

Alabama Vessel Boating license/PWC

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint

Environmental data collection and analysis

Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration and interpersonal skills

Environmental impact assessment

WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS

Cahaba River Society –

August 2023 - Conservation Crew/Stewardship Intern.

Restoring native habitat in the Cahaba River watershed. Primary duties include removing invasive plant species from the Cahaba River and its tributaries, restoring streambank and riparian areas with native plants.

Experienced with and knowledge of field identification of Southeastern flora and fauna, project planning, partnership building, assisted in data entry and analysis of GIS software, and river guiding.

Contributed to invasive and native plant fact sheets, and vegetation monitoring and collection.

Assisted in fundraising efforts to support environmental initiatives.

Johnathan ‘Banks’ Harland

Phone: 205-***-**** Email: mailto:pharland167@adzmm9@r.postjobfree.com

Auburn University Forest and Fire Ecology Lab –

Summer 2023 – Field/Lab Research Technician.

Conduct research on forest ecosystems and fire behavior, including fire spread modeling and fire risk assessments.

Vegetation sampling, measuring plant traits, plant identification, data collection, and sample processing in the lab.

Field-based experimental manipulations to test hypotheses about how individual tree species traits influence forest function.

Conduct field surveys to assess post-fire impacts and assist in ecological restoration efforts.

Auburn University Civil & Environmental Engineering Storm Water Research –

Spring 2023 – Research Assistant.

Primary responsibility was to work with faculty members on current research projects to support sponsor stated deliverables.

Duties include extracting data, processing data, conducting field experiments, and conducting data analysis.

Demonstrate projects to environmental regulators, designers, contractors, and inspectors in proper design, installation, maintenance, and inspection practices.

Demonstration projects included: channel lining, hydro mulching, floating turbidity barriers, flocculants, sediment basins, sediment basin outlets, silt fence installation practices, and stockpile management.

Managed and maintained research equipment and facilities.

Crooked Oaks Farm Lodge, Outfitter and Venue –

Summer 2022 Internship.

Managed lodge grounds, including landscaping, trail maintenance, with operation of the bush hog, skid steer, and mini x.

Responsible for management of the stocked pond which included trapping.

Sprayed herbicide and maintained the Japanese maple gardens.

Assisted in processing and dressing harvested game in accordance with hunting laws and lodge policies.

Kept the lodge and its 10 bedrooms clean and helped host corporate events and weddings.

Robert Trent Jones Grand National Golf Resort –

Summer 2021. Golf course maintenance – Groundskeeper.

Perform daily maintenance tasks to ensure the overall upkeep and presentation of the golf course.

Operate mowers, trimmers, and other specialized equipment for grass cutting and maintenance.

Maintain golf course greens, fairways, bunkers, and roughs, including aerating, fertilizing, and seeding.

Conduct irrigation system checks and repairs to ensure proper watering of turf and landscape.

Installed and maintained landscape features, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and irrigation systems.

Ensured the cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment storage.

Davis Landscape Company –

Summer 2020.

Assisted in the field with grading of residential development, silt fence and erosion control, hardscapes, and full landscaping services.

Johnathan ‘Banks’ Harland

2095 Baneberry Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

Phone: 205-***-**** Email: mailto:pharland167@adzmm9@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/banks-harland

REFERENCES

DR. JOHN KUSH

Research Fellow IV, Ecology

Auburn University

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KRIS ANSLEY

Research Technician III Civil and Environmental Engineering

Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility

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TODD FRANKS

Professor of Practice & Program Coordinator, Wildlife Enterprise Management

Auburn University

334-***-**** adzmm9@r.postjobfree.com

WAYNE BASSETT

Owner

Beck’s Turf, Inc. & The Wildlife Group

Director & Incorporator

Crooked Oaks Legacy Foundation

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