Kane Davis

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An Environmental Science professional with a strong background in Ecology and Wildlife Management. Recent work includes Botany (Field Biology) and Consulting Utility Forester work—contracted with PG&E. Experienced in training groups, supervising personnel, and interpretive services. An organized, self-motivated project manager with strong language, math and writing skills. Broad skill set includes Linux, database management, web-design, training, procedural document editing, troubleshooting computer issues—and customer support.

CORE COMPENTENCIES

Plant Identification		Aerial Photography Interpretation
Interpretive Skills		Environmental Risk Assessment
Teaching and Training		Conservation, NEPA and CEQA
Project Management		Advanced Computer Skills
Event Planning		Business Operations

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Stock Trader  DURING COVID PANDEMIC (2020 – Present)
  • During the Covid-19 Pandemic, trading stocks to maintain steady income. Now completely vaccinated; ready to re-enter the job market.
• Field Biologist/Consulting Utility Forester, Mountain G Enterprises (2018-2020)
  • PG&E Enhanced Vegetation Managment (EVM), Accelerated Wildfire Risk Reduction (AWRR), and ‘Routine’ Programs. Extensive skills with ArcCollector, ArcDesktop. Contracted under PG&E to identify trees along power lines, contact property owners, handle escalations and complaints; moving land owners towards compliance. Worked with tree crews and performed quality control in several counties of the Coast Range and Sierra. 
  • Pacificorp Delta Fire. Planned—in collaboration with Mountain F Enterprises—the scope and initiation of tree removal along transmission and distributions power lines in Shasta County. Indentified and marked trees, collected data, tracked progress, and produced daily reports. 
  • PG&E Community Pipeline Safety Initiative (CPSI). In Napa, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, duties included initial recon, survey and marking, ground-truthing GIS data, property owner contact and negotiation, safety meeting with staff and tree crews, supervising tree crews, final data collection and reporting. 
  • Placer County Tree Mortality (PCTM) Program. Surveyed plants (and animals) in previously identified zones of Placer County using GIS. Researched and produced handout materials for staff.

• Owner / Operator of Kane Davis Photography LLC (2016-Present)
  • Real Estate Photographer, Digital Image Editing
• Volunteer Work, Special Needs (2016-2018)
  • Aided with Developmental Skills for Special Needs Child
• Lyft and Uber Driver (2017-2018)
  • Ride-share services
• Caregiver and Dispensary Agent Specialist – Arizona Department of Health Services (2013-2016)
  • Processing Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Caregiver applications
  • Managing incoming fingerprints cards: processing, quality control, tracking submittals and destruction
  • Handling incoming calls and emails: managing case by case issues to resolution
  • Participating in the planning and design of new procedures
  • Implementing custom procedures to ensure accuracy and accountability involving fingerprints
  • Extensive use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Acquired and developed increased understanding of the Medical Marijuana Management System, the customer website and client portals
  • Developed and maintained rapport with Dispensary Members, Agents, Caregivers and public clients

• Customer Support Analyst, Sage Software, SalesLogix CRM (now Swiftpage) (2011-2013)
  • Case management: tracking, researching, updating, escalating, follow up, resolution
  • Troubleshooting CRM issues: connectivity, remote sync, data integrity scans
  • SQL: Win2005 and 2008 Servers, Queries, and Joins on both back-end database and front-end graphic user interface; some experience with Oracle
  • Participated in intensive Scrum Meetings to facilitate interactive troubleshooting on a team level
  • Assisted customers with both in-house web-client and remote cloud-base websites, set-up, build and deploy, IIS configuration
• Customer Service and Tech Support, GoDaddy.com, Inc. (2010-2011)
  • Supporting inbound tech calls, problem solving, resolving website related issues
  • Sales: consulting with customer to find needs, meeting those needs with products and services
• Owner-Operator of 3 UPS Stores, The UPS Store Franchise (2003-2009)
  • Interviewing, hiring and training staff
  • Budgeting expenses and revenue using QuickBooks accounting software
  • Implementing Franchise customer service programs
  • Performed Notary Services (Nevada Notary Public)
  • Designing Marketing Strategies, Budgeting, and Project Management
• Vegetation Ecologist , California Department of Fish and Game (now Fish and Wildlife) (2001-2003)
  • Mapping native vegetation using ArcGIS and SQL data.
  • Surveying and mapping vegetation stands, aerial photography interpretation
  • Conducting seminars in Rapid Assessment and Relivé Survey techniques
  • Applying extensive knowledge of California ecology and environmental issues in:
    • Plant and bird identification, geology, geography, hydrology, soil sampling
    • Trapping, identifying and measuring small mammals
  • Coordinating with the California Native Plant Society in projects, volunteer work and surveying

• Previous Work Experience includes Warehouse Manager of Auto-glass Distributor and Fast-food employee.

EDUCATION

2001 Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Environmental Science, California State University of Sacramento

• Education Highlights
  • Completed courses in the following disciplines:
    • Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and Risk Assessment (RA)
    • Environmental Law (CEQA and NEPA)
    • Biological Sciences: Ecology, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Geography, and Geology
    • Mapping, Aerial Photography Interpretation and Global Information Systems (GIS)

• College Internships
  • California Dept of Toxic Substances Control (1999)
    • Monitored Superfund Site Progress and performed various clerical duties
  • California Dept of Fish and Game, Interpretive Services (1997)
    • Participated in Sandhill Crane Program (Greylodge and Woodbridge)
    • Coordinated sponsorship for the Salmon Festival (Rancho Cordova)
    • Designed and oversaw production of interpretive kiosks (CA Central Valley)

• Management Training
  • • UPS/MBE University, San Diego
      • Training Seminar for Franchisees; emphasis on small business proficiency
      • Marketing, Budgeting, Human Resources, and Legal

• Web-Design and Hosting
  • Extensive training at GoDaddy.com in website tech support and customer service

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

• • Member of the Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce (2003-2009)
  • Member of the California Native Plant Society (1996 – current)
  • Member of The Nature Conservancy (1998-2008)