Liana McClintock
10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central
Summary
Hard working and detail-oriented wildland firefighter looking for new challenges in agriculture and outdoors-based jobs on a working holiday with my partner in New Zealand. I am optimistic and adaptable, but bring a constant focus on safety, problem solving, and situational awareness due to many years working in high risk environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
Ely, Minnesota + Moose Pass, Alaska
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Worked safely in a team in high stress, hazardous, and dynamic environments to combat and control active wildfires
- Safely performed all duties under difficult and hazardous conditions including inclement weather, steep / uneven terrain, extended working hours, extreme heat, heavy smoke, carrying over 40lbs of gear, etc
- Routinely operated chainsaw on active fires to safely fell trees and cut brush. Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting
- Operated and maintained a variety of machines and tools to complete the job, such as portable water pumps, fire hose systems, handtools, radios, GPS, handheld weather devices, UTVs, and drip torches
- Responsible for safely leading groups of 5-10 people in daily wildfire operations, which requires skilled communication, risk management, dynamic problem solving, and management of group dynamics and conflicts
- Coordinated supplies, operations, and logistics on remote fires for 44+ people, including supply drops by helicopter
Land Management Intern
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Hawthorne, Florida
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepped land units for prescribed burning by cutting hazard trees and mitigating fuels along the line
- Performed 1,438 acres of prescribed burns and measured after-effects on forest and plant ecosystems
Fire Crew Member
Rocky Mountain Conservation Corps
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Operated a chainsaw 40hrs/week to fall dead pine trees, following the specifications of creating a several mile long fire break on Federal land
- Lived out of a tent at forested project sites for the six months of the program. Lived and worked closely with a diverse team of 11 people and collaborated to complete camp tasks
- Performed heavy physical work in adverse weather and environmental conditions including heat, rain, snow, dense forests, and steep slopes
Greenhouse and Packhouse Production Assistant
Gotham Greens
Chicago, Illinois
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Harvested, processed, and packed lettuce and basil in an urban, hydroponic greenhouse
Assistant Director - Educational Activities Coordinator
Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa
St Croix State Park, Minnesota
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Implemented and managed educational program for over 80 youth crew members
- Led multi-day trainings for 20+ crew leaders on topics such as risk mitigation, behaviour issues, and outdoor skills
- Provided routine guidance and mentorship for crew leaders, as well as emotional, administrative, and logistical support
Field Instructor
SOAR
Balsam, North Carolina
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Led groups of 8 youth with learning disabilities on outdoor adventure trips of rock-climbing, mountain biking, caving, rafting, and a five day back packing trip, all while camping and living outdoors
- Provided 24/7 supervision, risk management, logistics and coordination, and emotional support for youth
- Facilitated growth of communication, behaviour management, social skills, and responsibility
Crew Leader
Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa
St Croix State Park, Minnesota
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Responsible for the 24/7 safety and well being of 8 youth while camping and working in state parks throughout MN
- Led youth in rigorous outdoor conservation projects such as trail building, invasive species removal, and bridge and staircase construction while teaching conservation and ecology practices relevant to the work
Student Intern
West Madison Agricultural Research Station
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Collected vineyard and vegetable data and maintained vineyards, gardens, and research trial beds
Volunteer Farm Worker
Various Organic Farms
Peru, Colombia And Nicaragua
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Planted, harvested, and processed coffee, cocoa, bananas, cashews, citrus, and other local fruits and vegetables on five organic farms in Latin America
- Cultivated and catalogued orchids in a nursery
- Conducted daily work in Spanish
Education
BA - International Relations, Environmental Studies
Tufts University
Medford, MA01.2019
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving in high stress environments
- Clear and efficient in-person and radio communication
- Outdoor living and navigation
- Group dynamics and conflict resolution
- Group leadership and organization
- Risk management and hazard mitigation
- Chainsaw use and troubleshooting
- High physical fitness
- Supplies and logistics
- Fluent in Spanish, native English speaker
- Teaching English as a second language
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
04.2021 - 11.2023
Land Management Intern
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
11.2020 - 04.2021
Fire Crew Member
Rocky Mountain Conservation Corps
06.2020 - 10.2020
Greenhouse and Packhouse Production Assistant
Gotham Greens
03.2020 - 04.2020
Assistant Director - Educational Activities Coordinator
Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa
05.2019 - 08.2019
Field Instructor
SOAR
05.2017 - 08.2017
Crew Leader
Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa
05.2016 - 08.2016
Student Intern
West Madison Agricultural Research Station
05.2015 - 08.2015
Volunteer Farm Worker
Various Organic Farms
09.2014 - 04.2015
BA - International Relations, Environmental Studies
Tufts University