
Brandon Patterson
GIS, Forestry, Tech, Administration, Marketing, Analytics, System Integration, Website Design, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Community Outreach

My Resume
My services extended to GIS operations working as a Forestry intern under Soterra LLC. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, their main operations include mapping timber to harvest, as well as minerals, and mitigation banking. I also worked as a GIS intern for Silvics Solutions, based in Birmingham, AL. Their main operations include client-based layer creation, proprietary software for a niche forestry GIS system, and fulfilling customer requests in data storage and analysis.
My more recent experience involved working for WisCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA/Habitat for Humanity up in Wisconsin. For the former I was responsible for trail building, invasive species removal, and leading a group of crew members for the duration of the 3 month roving period, while living and working together. For the latter I was responsible for capacity-building services for the Habitat for Humanity affiliate to create longevity and sustainability for the affiliate. It included market research, grant writing, fundraising efforts, social media and e-blast to donors, fundraising metrics creation, and a document to help the next VISTA take over my work.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

“There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.”
- Aldo Leopold
BSP Resume
BSP Professional References
BSP Unofficial Transcript
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2014-Aug 2014
Wynlakes Country Club
Montgomery, AL, 36117
Lifeguard
- Ensured the safety of patrons
- Provided directions to customers
- Set up props for patrons
Nov 2008-Dec 2015
Chappy’s Deli
Montgomery, AL 36117
Busser/Dishwasher/Host/Delivery Driver
- Ensured quality customer service
- Cleaned dishes
- Mopped floors
- Seated customers at tables
- Ran deliveries to their destinations
May 2015-Aug 2015
Soterra LLC
Grove Hill, AL 36451
Forestry Intern
- Cruised timber to measure trees and collect other date in preparation for timber sales
- Performed logging inspections to ensure best management practices were being followed
- Collected GPS data and utilized Nomad GPS unit
- Imported and exported shapefiles into GIS System- IFMS
May 2016-Aug 2016
Silvics Solutions
Birmingham, AL 35223
GIS Intern
- Analyzed metadata and performed spatial queries
- Created and modified client-specific layers for custom usage
- Beta-tested proprietary GIS software and assisted in debugging the program
Aug 2012-Dec 2016
Graduate Outreach Program
Auburn, AL, 36830
Videographer
- Provided quality tapes for distance learning students
- Wrote backup tapes for on-campus students viewing
Jan 2017-Apr 2017
Premier Physical Therapy
Montgomery, AL, 36117
Marketing Director
- Developed relationships with medical offices and large business to recruit referrals
- Updated website and social media pages
- Activated a strategic marketing plan for materials and recruitment which included proactive education opportunities
Jun 2016-Aug 2017
Event Pro Strategies/ATN
Montgomery, AL, 36117
Brand Ambassador
- Demonstrated products for Proctor & Gamble, State Farm Insurance, Nissan, Wal-Mart and Spectrum
- Increased potential customer base by educating, incentivizing, and exceeding all performance goals
Sep 2017-Nov 2017
WisCorps
LaCrosse, WI, 54601
Assistant Crew Leader
- Supervised, motivated, and mentored a crew of 4-5 members for 11 weeks
- Worked closely with project sponsors to complete trail and habitat restoration, invasive species management, and carpentry projects
Nov 2017-Nov 2018
AmeriCorps VISTA/ St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity
Roberts, WI, 54023
Marketing Director
- Provided capacity-building services and operating manual to create and enhance longevity of Habitat for Humanity
- Developed an enhanced communication strategy through improved website design, social media creation and integration, video editing, marketing materials, and database management
- Initiated enhanced fundraising metrics through grant identification and writing/fundraising events ($70,000+ received), donor development and fund solicitation at business and individual levels, and expanded social media donations
- Created a robust outreach coordination blueprint for volunteers (individuals, corporations, municipalities, and religious entities)
Wisconsin Forest History Association
River Falls, WI, 54023
Apr 2018-Present
Transcriber
- Provided transcription and revision services for an annual manuscript publication
EDUCATION
Fall 2012-Fall 2016
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management Graduation: Dec 2016
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Recipient of Founder’s Scholarship for full tuition
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Feb 2017-Apr 2018
AmeriCorps VISTA
Online
Certificate of Achievement
Americorps VISTA Online Course
Volunteer Mobilization
May 2018-Jun 2018
AmeriCorps VISTA
Online
Certificate of Achievement
Americorps VISTA Online Course
Resource Development: Fundraising & Grant Writing