1. Paul Nelson
8636 Church Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 640 – 9175
Nelsonp6@msu.edu
EDUCATION
High School Diploma June 2006
Saint Johns, Michigan
• Graduated with high honors
Bachelors of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife December 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• GPA: 3.375/4.00
• Relevant Coursework: Applications of GIS, Wildlife Resource and Management Techniques, Upland
Ecosystem Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Management, Wetland Ecosystem Management,
Biology of Mammals, Plants of Michigan, Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Management
EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Technician/ Machine Specialist June 2014 – Present
Northstar Cooperative, Universal Lab Services, East Lansing, Michigan
• Operate and perform preventative maintenance and repair to complex spectrometer and cytometer
based milk analyzing machinery.
• Daily administrative duties include data consolidation and transmission, printing, faxing, mailing,
scanning, telephone customer service, and computer troubleshooting, .
• Other miscellaneous tasks include hazardous chemical preparation, UPS processing and shipping.
Supervisor: Kevin Ladiski
Commercial Pesticide Applicator April 2013 – July 2014
Salt Truck Operator
Smith Lawnscapes, Saint Johns, Michigan
• Applied fertilizers and pesticides to commercial and residential lawns using a zero-turn spreader.
• Interacted with customers on a daily basis to build customer loyalty, listen to any concerns, and solve
any issues.
• Operated truck with trailer, often hauling several thousand pounds of material and equipment.
• Repaired, cleaned and maintained vehicle and machinery on a regular basis.
• Additionally operated a salt spreading truck during the winter months.
Supervisor: Mark Smith

2. Feral Hog Technician February 2014 – April 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Rose Lake Wildlife Research Station, East Lansing, Michigan
• Assisting the DNR with aerial flight surveys to visually search for feral hogs in western Michigan.
• Personally have no issues with turbulent flight conditions.
• Set bait piles and monitored piles with trail cameras.
Supervisor: Dwayne Etter, Dr. Gary Roloff
Snowshoe Hare Technician January 2013 – April 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan February 2014 – April 2014
• Run transects to determine presence/absence of snowshoe hare as well as several predator species.
• Requires identification of all wildlife species’ tracks in the snow.
• Conduct vegetation sampling using a robel pole to determine vegetative requirements of snowshoe
hare.
• Position requires hiking long distances in strenuous winter conditions.
• Requires the ability to back up a trailer and operate state owned vehicles and ATV’s.
• Responsible for managing the 2014 field season. Additional duties include preparation for field work,
supervising an undergraduate technician, and management of university funds.
Supervisor: David Burt, Dr. Gary Roloff
Research Technician May 2011 – August 2012
The Ohio State University, OARDC, Wooster, OH
• Conducted vegetation sampling and fuel load sampling within nested circle plots to determine natural
regeneration patterns in wildfire stands of northern lower Michigan.
• Entered and analyzed data using programs such as FFI (FEAT/FIREMON Integrated), FVS (Forest
Vegetation Simulator), Sigmaplot, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Excel.
• Assisted PhD project by identifying and separating aquatic macroinvertebrates.
• Attended and participated in the Kirtland Warbler Recovery Team meeting as well as several
webinars on various forest ecology and restoration topics.
• Performed various other responsibilities such as site surveying, soil coring, leaf litter identification
and sorting, and many other miscellaneous tasks.
Supervisor: Dr. Charles Goebel

3. Forest Entomology Undergraduate Assistant May 2010 – December 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Conducted vegetation sampling by applying methods of belt transects, circle plots, and PAR light
meters within various sites throughout lower Michigan.
• Collected and reared Emerald Ash Borer that contributed to various studies including pesticide
effectiveness, trap preference, sexual preferences, presence/absence, beetle distribution spread, etc…
• Participated in ash tree cuts and bark peeling to determine larval densities, pesticide effectiveness,
parasite presence, etc…
• Performed a variety of other tasks including data entry, lab maintenance, greenhouse/plantation plant
upkeep, invasive insect research and database contributions, etc…
Supervisor: Dr. Deb McCullough
Dune Restoration Specialist May 2009 – August 2009
The Nature Conservancy, Frankfort, MI
• Primary work focused on removal of invasive plant species within multiple sites located along the
Lake Michigan shoreline in the Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan .
• Worked in cooperation with the National Park Service, The Grand Traverse Regional Land
Conservancy, The Leelanau Conservancy, volunteers, and other Nature Conservancy employees.
• Executed land management strategies for effective invasive species removal.
• Performed various other activities such as tree girdling, backpacking, hiking, and operation of
company vehicles.
Supervisor: Matt Kleitch
Construction Assistant December 2008 – August 2009
August 2012 – December 2012
Kevin J. Garvey Builders, Lansing, MI
• Assisted in the reconstruction and remodeling of a 22-unit apartment building.
• Duties included demolition to the interior, complete reconstruction of third floor walls, truss setting,
shingling, dry walling, insulation application, window/door installation, painting, etc…
• Daily movement of heavy material/objects and excessive use of hand and power tools.
• Performed several other tasks including electrical fixture installation, appliance installation,
landscaping, etc…
Supervisor: Kevin Garvey

4. SKILLS PROFILE
• Experienced operating and maintaining vehicles such as snowmobiles, quads, skid steers, lawn
mowers, inboard and outboard boats, and four-wheel drive trucks and trailers
• Experienced operating a variety of power and hand tools
• Experienced using microscopes and various types of lab equipment
• Extensive experience using compasses, GPS, and hand-held radio telemetry equipment
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in individual and group settings
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint), ArcGIS, RAMAS Ecolab,
FFI (Feat Firemon Integrated), SVS (Stand Visualization Systems), Sigmaplot
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Chauffeurs License Expires - November 2016
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator (3A, 3B, 6) Expires – December 2015
• First aid CPR AED Expires – September 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Received Steven G. Calvert Memorial Scholarship for $30,000 May 2006
from Keystone Foods
• Michigan State University’s Dean’s List Spring 09, Fall 2009, Fall 2010
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
• Ohio State OARDC Annual Research Conference April 2012
• Kirtland Warbler Recovery Team meeting February 2012
• The Stewardship Network Conference on restoring native ecosystems January 2012

5. REFERENCES
Dr. Gary Roloff
Professor, Michigan State University
13 Natural Resources
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-5236
roloff@msu.edu
Association: Supervisor for Snowshoe Hare position
David Burt
8558 Billwood Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(313) 300-7474
burtdavi@msu.edu
Association: Graduate student for Snowshoe Hare project/ Friend
Kevin Ladiski
Supervisor, Northstar Cooperative
4200 Forest Road
Lansing, MI
(517) 643-1309
Association: Supervisor with Northstar Cooperative

6. REFERENCES
Dr. Gary Roloff
Professor, Michigan State University
13 Natural Resources
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-5236
roloff@msu.edu
Association: Supervisor for Snowshoe Hare position
David Burt
8558 Billwood Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(313) 300-7474
burtdavi@msu.edu
Association: Graduate student for Snowshoe Hare project/ Friend
Kevin Ladiski
Supervisor, Northstar Cooperative
4200 Forest Road
Lansing, MI
(517) 643-1309
Association: Supervisor with Northstar Cooperative