SHAWN BLOCHBERGER
Shippenville
Summary
Efficient professional with 7+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of government acts and regulations, resource allocation, and quality control analysis. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Forester/ Sales Representative role at your company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Forester/ Sales Representative
Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.
12.2021 - Current
- Board Member of the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association
- Monitored industry trends and emerging technologies related to forestry procurement processes
- Evaluated vendor proposals for best value solutions that meet budget constraints and quality requirements
- Performed market research to identify new sources of raw materials and supplies
- Coordinated with other departments to determine project requirements and timelines for procuring forestry resources
- Collaborated with other staff members on projects related to forestry procurement initiatives
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to optimize pricing and delivery terms
- Established a system for tracking purchase orders, invoices, payments, returns related to forestry purchases
- Managed inventory levels to ensure sufficient availability of materials for production
- Conducted regular audits of timber suppliers' operations
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics to assess their reliability, quality, and cost effectiveness
- Developed relationships with key suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of products and services at competitive prices
- Monitored contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations
- Determined methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage
- Negotiated terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands
- Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations
- Efficient professional with 7+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of government acts and regulations, resource allocation, and quality control analysis
- Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Forester/ Sales Representative role at your company
Procurement Forester/ Sales Representative
Brownlee Lumber Company
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervise activities of other forestry workers
- Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands
- Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage
- Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use
- Procure timber from private landowners
- Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout
- Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals
- Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures
- Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate or other subjects of sale
- Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations
- Supervise activities of other forestry workers
- Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris
- Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands
- Procure timber from private landowners
- Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout
- Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals
- Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands
- Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires and maintaining recreational facilities
- Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads
- Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors
- Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks
- Perform reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement
- Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark and roots to locate insect and disease damage
Forester
Matson Lumber Company
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Inventoried trees, assessed diversity, and monitored health.
- Conducted comprehensive inventories of forest resources, enabling accurate tracking of growth trends and harvest volumes.
- Applied geospatial technology tools, including GIS and remote sensing, to analyze forest data for improved management decisions.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress towards meeting established objectives within specified timeframes.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Trained channel partners on product offerings and sales strategies, boosting overall sales performance.
Forest Tech Intern
Forecon Inc.
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
B.S. - Business
Penn State
University Park, PAAssociate of Business A.B. - Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
12.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Forest Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Brookville Area Jr./ Sr. High School
Brookville, PA06.2015
Skills
- Tree Identification
- Log Scaling
- Tree Scaling
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Power Point
- Project Management
- Forest Management
- Sales Operations
- Sales Contract Negotiation
- Project Coordination
- Wood identification
- Timber cruising
- Forest economics
- Supply chain optimization
- Sustainable forestry practices
- Forest certification standards
- Environmental impact analysis
- Landowner relations
Certification
- Licensed Notary
- CPR/First Aid and AED
- SFI Certified
Timeline
Procurement Forester/ Sales Representative
Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Procurement Forester/ Sales Representative
Brownlee Lumber Company
01.2019 - 12.2021
Forester
Matson Lumber Company
05.2017 - 01.2019
Forest Tech Intern
Forecon Inc.
05.2016 - 08.2016
Associate of Business A.B. - Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Forest Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Brookville Area Jr./ Sr. High School
B.S. - Business
Penn State
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