Invasive Species Program Manager (Acting)

Corey Hustead

INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM MANAGER (ACTING)

Santa Rosa, CA 719-***-**** *****.***********@*****.*** Objective

Strategic Program and Operations Leader with 5+ years driving multi-site environmental programs, managing high-performing teams, and delivering measurable operational and outreach outcomes. Expert in translating field and stakeholder data into actionable insights, designing high-impact public engagement initiatives, and leading cross-agency collaborations. Proven ability to optimize processes, manage complex programs end-to-end, and lead teams to achieve critical objectives under regulatory and compliance constraints.

Experience

County of Lake: Invasive Species Program Manager (Acting) 2022-Present

• Direct a county-wide environmental program, overseeing 20 staff across multiple sites, responsible for all staffing, performance management, and operational execution.

• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and terminations, building a high-performing, accountable team.

• Translate raw field data from Survey123 and WID into actionable insights and reports, visualized in ArcGIS to inform strategic program decisions and stakeholder briefings.

• Implemented internal process improvements that increased data accuracy, operational efficiency, and reporting reliability.

• Serve as primary liaison to state and federal agencies, aligning program objectives with compliance and grant requirements, ensuring continued funding. Public Outreach & Communications Lead

County of Lake Water Resources 2022 – Present

• Spearhead county-wide outreach strategy, designing and executing initiatives to educate diverse audiences on invasive species threats and prevention strategies.

• Created 8+ digital campaigns and a high-impact informational brochure, receiving recognition from leadership, external agencies, and the public.

• Represent the program at local and regional events, effectively communicating complex environmental data and program objectives to varied stakeholders.

• Evaluate outreach effectiveness and refine strategies to maximize community engagement and program visibility.

County of Lake: Field Maintenance Technician 2020-2022

• Supported multi-site field operations, inspections, and data collection while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Assisted in program monitoring, reporting, and documentation.

• Provided training and guidance to peers, improving operational consistency and safety adherence.

• Collaborated with multi-agency teams to support permitting, compliance, and cross-program coordination.

Deliver Associate: Letter Ride LLC 2017-2020

• Achieved top 5 performance among 30+ drivers while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

• Trained and mentored new drivers on route efficiency, workflow optimization, and process improvement.

• Identified and implemented operational improvements that reduced delays and improved service quality.

Education

Humboldt State University: Environmental Engineering 2011-2015 Skills & abilities

• Leadership & Staff Development: Hiring, training, supervising, and managing multi-site teams.

• Program & Project Management: End-to-end management of complex programs with measurable outcomes.

• Data Analysis & Strategic Insights: Transforming field data into actionable reports and visualizations using Survey123, WID, ArcGIS.

• Outreach & Public Engagement: Designing high-impact campaigns, materials, and events to educate diverse audiences.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Compliance: Aligning objectives across federal, state, and local partners while ensuring program success.

• Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency: Streamlining workflows, increasing reliability, and improving program outcomes.

• Strategic Communication: Delivering technical and operational insights to executives, partners, and the public.

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