Emily Whichard
Nashville
Summary
Dynamic Administrative Specialist with a proven track record at Nash County Soil and Water, excelling in office management and customer service. Skilled in GIS mapping and team collaboration, I effectively addressed landowner concerns and enhanced resource management, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills. Passionate about promoting environmental stewardship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Specialist
Nash County Soil and Water
Nashville
03.2025 - Current
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Take meeting minutes and report them to the appropriate person.
- Meets with landowners and farmers. Help review soil and water conservation problems on their land; gather data on property, etc.
- Assist individual homeowners with erosion and drainage concerns.
Assistant County Ranger
North Carolina Forest Service
Nashville
06.2020 - 02.2025
- Utilized geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping and resource management purposes.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement and emergency services during critical incidents.
- Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance
- Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting
- Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA and 4-H
- Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning
- Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters
Education
Forest Management Technology - Forestry
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC12-2019
Skills
- Office management
- GIS mapping
- Team collaboration
- Spreadsheet creation
- Database entry
- Customer service
- Professionalism
- Organize files
- Problem Solving
- Written and verbal communication skills
Accomplishments
- Academic Achievement Award
- Graduated college with honors
Certification
- Pesticide License
- Natural Resources Certificate
- Wildlife Certificate
- Wildland Firefighter Type 2
- Completed Ranger Training
- GPS Certified
- Completed S-212 Chainsaw School
- Completed Basic Law Enforcement School
- UTV/ATV Certified
- Completed Fire Investigation 210 school
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Specialist
Nash County Soil and Water
03.2025 - Current
Assistant County Ranger
North Carolina Forest Service
06.2020 - 02.2025
Forest Management Technology - Forestry
Wayne Community College
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