Stephanie Simard
1328 Nanaimo St. Kamloops, BC V2B 2W1, stephanie.s.13@outlook.com Cell: 1-778-220-2002
Education
Bachelor of Natural Resource Science Program Kamloops, BC
Thompson Rivers University 2013-2021
Graduate
Aboriginal Studies Certificate Kamloops, BC
Thompson Rivers University 2020-2021
Graduate
Demonstrated Skills & Experience
Forestry and Equipment Experience
● Completion of soil assessments in the field to determine the type of soil present in the area.
● Completion of stream and wetland assessments in the field to determine the type of stream/wetland and if fish are or could be present. This allows us to know the protection barriers we need to put on the streams and wetlands.
● Hands on experience changing tires, chaining up tires, as well as loading and unloading snowmobiles and quads into trucks.
● Completion of the layout for potential permanent roads, skid trails, and skid crossings.
● Identification of trees and plants in the Interior of British Columbia.
● Obtained knowledge of the Bio Geo Climatic Zones within BC.
● Hands on experience testing the PH, density, shape, texture, and types of soils.
● Hands on and field experience to ID deciduous/conifer trees, herbs, shrubs, and grasses Native to BC and Western Canada.
● Operated power equipment such as a pallet mover, weed eaters, lawn movers, as well as pruning tools.
● Forestry tools such as Cruising Equipment, GPS units, Crown Densitometer – estimating crown cover, Increment Borer – to extract a section of wood tissue from a living tree with a relatively minor injury to the plant itself, Clinometer – measuring slopes and angles of trees, Bark gage – determining bark thickness, Increment Hammer – retrieving core samples, Scanner – able to view tree core samples and determine their age by using the scanner to calculate the rings. Maps- able to read and understand maps of the area that are being worked in and able to navigate my way through the blocks or potential blocks. Compass – To determine the direction you need to go.
Outdoor Experience/ Recreational Activities
● Recreational: Camper, Fisher, Snowmobiler, and Hiker (All Seasons)
Additional Qualifications:
● Competing at a Nation Level for many years with my wrestling has thought me the importance of self-evaluation, self-dedication, and creating a drive for what I want to accomplishment.
● A high fitness level provides me with a high energy level to hike all day or be on my feet for long periods of time.
● Working with the knowledge of safety in the forest, as there are hazardous situations surrounding you.
● Coaching has taught me how to encourage people, stay organized, manage, and include everyone’s option to provide a positive and well-rounded outcome
● Good working knowledge with MS Excel, Work, and Outlook through school and work experience.
● Ability to recognize and solve conflict through work experience and Coaching teenagers.
Employment History
Forsite Consultants Kamloops, BC
Junior Forest Technician 2018-2020 September
● Cruiser
● Douglas fir bark and pole beetle assessments and layout
● Block Layout
● Streams, soils, and wetland assessments
● The layout of blocks, major roads, and trail crossings
Baileys Pub Kamloops, BC
Server/Bartender 2020 September- Current
● Serving food and alcohol responsibly
● Recognize problematic situations and deal with conflict
● Responsible for lock up of bar.
White Buffalo First Nation and Metis Health Society Kamloops, BC
Office Administrator Assistant December 2017 – 2019
● In charge of answering phones, photocopying,
and organization.
● Organizing and participating in community events
for the less fortunate.
· The use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
· Recognize problematic situations and deal with conflict
Integrated Pro Action Corporation Kamloops, BC
Junior Forest Technician 2017 Summer
● GPS and Boundary Painting
● The layout of blocks, major roads, and trail crossings
● Soil, site, and stream assessments
BC Liquor Distribution Branch (Yearly work) Kamloops, BC
Assembler/ Pallet Mover Operator 2015-2017
● Relied on to do my part to make the workplace a safe environment.
● Customer service, making sure every store receives their orders.
Volunteer Experience
Norkam Secondary Sr. Girls Volleyball Coach Kamloops, BC
● Head coach September 2019 – November 2019
● Responsible for teaching the players the skills to be
successful at volleyball.
● Time and team management skills.
White Buffalo First Nation and Metis Health society Kamloops, BC
● In charge of answering phones, photocopying, December 2016 – 2017
and organization.
● Organizing and taking part in community events for
the less fortunate.
Operation Red Nose Kamloops, BC
● Was responsible of the safety of others. December 2016
● Drove people to their homes with their cars.
● Raised money for Pacific sport.
TRU McQueen Lake Environment Study Camp Kamloops, BC
McQueen Lake October 16th, 2016
● Helped Grade 11’s takes tree core samples, DBH
of trees, as well as identifying tree and plant species.
Coaching Experience:
● Rugby Coach at Norkam Secondary 2014/2018
● Volleyball Coach at A.E.Perry 2014
● Wrestling Coach at Norkam Secondary 2012-2013
● Soccer Coach with the Kamloops youth club 2011-2013
● Wrestling Coach at Brock Secondary 2012
Western Canada Summer Games Kamloops, BC
Mac Park Arena 2013
● Made Lunches/ Score Kept
Additional Training and Certification
● Serving it Right Certificate 2020
● Bear Aware Safety Training 2019
● Lotto 2019
● WMHIS 2019
● First Aid Level 1 2017
● Pallet Mover operator 2015/2017
● Class 5 Driver’s License 2014
References
Murray Ward
Manager of Forsite
Kamloops BC
1-250-3184268
Andrew Koverko
GM of Carlos O Bryans
Kamloops BC
1-250-374-4113
John Karakatsoulis
Thompson Rivers University
BNRS Program Advisor
1-250-828-5462
Karl Larsen
Thompson Rivers University
Professor, Wildlife Ecology & Management
1-250-372-8220
To contact this candidate email stephanie.s.13@outlook.com
