Jake Michaels

Jake Michaels

Lake Weed Harvester

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Project Manager at Quercus Land Stewardship Services

  • Education

    • Carroll College

      2007 - 2010
      B.S. Biology 3.6
  • Experience

    • Village of Pewaukee

      May 2006 - Aug 2007
      Lake Weed Harvester

      I operated a weed harvesting barge collecting invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil. After 2 summers of this work, I became quite skillful at operating the large barge within tight spaces and a variety of weather conditions.

    • Assist@Home Quality Care

      Jan 2008 - Apr 2009
      Caregiver

      I provided basic care for seniors in their homes, and transported clients to and from appointments.

    • US Fish and Wildlife Service

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      Biological Research Technician Intern

      I assisted the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge botanist with multiple field research projects based in some of our country’s most remote areas. This included some intense and challenging wilderness experiences.

    • The Nature Conservancy

      May 2010 - Oct 2010
      Stewardship and Ecological Management Intern

      I traveled to nature preserves that ranged from just south of the Adirondack Mountains to just north of New York City utilizing a variety of tools to maintain the properties and trails. I also led a small group of high school interns from NYC fulfilling an array of conservation and stewardship duties.

    • Kettle Moraine Land Stewards, LLC

      Feb 2011 - Jul 2013
      Ecological Restoration Technician

      We utilize fire, chainsaws, brushcutters and brute strength to remove invasive species and restore disturbed ecosystems back toward pre-settlement levels of resiliency.

    • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

      Sept 2012 - Nov 2012
      State Parks Trail Crew

      Armed with a standard arsenal of trail building tools, we re-routed the trail system away from areas that have recently shown vulnerability to heavy erosion. The new loop will help this sensitive State Natural Area avoid damage during any future downpours.

    • Quercus Land Stewardship Services

      Jun 2013 - now
      Senior Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wildland Fire Training (FF2)

      National Wildfire Coordinating Group
      Aug 2010
    • Basic Chainsaw Safety

      Game of Logging, Vermont
      Jul 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Prescribed Burning

      Issued by Lapham Peak State Park on Feb 2011
      Lapham Peak State ParkAssociated with Jake Michaels