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Brian C. Mckee: Professional Experience

Brian McKee has over 8 years of experience in ecological restoration, firefighting, lifeguarding, construction, and teaching. He has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Northern Michigan University with an emphasis in Ecology. Currently he works as an Ecological Restoration Technician for Stantec Inc. where he manages over 300 acres of prairie restoration. He has extensive experience in invasive species removal, prescribed burning, and native species propagation. McKee also has experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and construction worker. He has numerous certifications in firefighting, first aid, and herbicide application.

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Brian C. Mckee: Professional Experience

Brian McKee has over 8 years of experience in ecological restoration, firefighting, lifeguarding, construction, and teaching. He has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Northern Michigan University with an emphasis in Ecology. Currently he works as an Ecological Restoration Technician for Stantec Inc. where he manages over 300 acres of prairie restoration. He has extensive experience in invasive species removal, prescribed burning, and native species propagation. McKee also has experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and construction worker. He has numerous certifications in firefighting, first aid, and herbicide application.

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Brian C.

McKee
#847-790-6076
[email protected]
1707 N. Verde Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Professional Experience:
Stantec Inc. | May 2014 Present

Ecological Restoration Technician:


Adaptive management of over 300 acres of Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, roughly 30 Cook County
Forest Preserve sites, ComEd Prarie Program and Vegetation Management sites, and Northwestern
Mutual campus restoration. Ecosystems include wetlands, river and riparian zones, prairies,
savannahs, and woodlands.
Relocated to repair the largest inland oil spill in US history along 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River
Spearheading research on the effects of fire on woody species abundance and growth habits,
changes in community makeup and soil chemistry across phytocoenoses, ex vivo volatilities of
individual plant species, and elucidating the best methods for extirpating Lotus cornicultus.
Currently pursuing a state-wide citizen science platform.
Eradication of invasive species. Dichotomous plant identification. Propagation, planting, and
seeding of native species. Prescribed burning. Chainsaw tree-clearing. 4wd backroad driving and
manual transmission. Fluent in usage of myriad power equipment.
Led safety teleconferences for all Midwestern environmental field crews
The only employee to share a detailed list of improvements for our field crews
Northern Michigan University Recreational Sports | Oct. 2012 Jan. 2013

Maintenance:
Performed general maintenance within the Physical Educational Instructional Facility
Received a 30/30 employee evaluation score
City of Marquette Fire Department | May 2013 September 2013

Crew Chief | Lifeguard:


Trusted with respective beach communication
Opened and closed beaches
Transported life-saving supplies
Arlington Heights Park District | March 2007 December 2012

Aquatic Leadership Team Manager:


Managed both patron and staff relations, made daily announcements, tested lifeguard proficiency
and conversed about areas of improvement
Lead approximately sixty coworkers in daily trainings consisting of team building, CPR, active
rescues, airway management, et cetera
Executed internal observation audits and vigilance awareness tests
Performed daily pool readings, opened and/or closed entire facility, cleaned and assigned lifeguards
to clean, placed automated vacuums in pools, et cetera

Aquatic Leadership Team Lesson Coordinator:


Helped organize the swim lesson program
Taught swim lesson instructors how to better train their swimmers

Lifeguard:
Trained daily in conscious and unconscious rescue proficiency
Endured Vigilance Awareness Tests, observations, and audits

Swim Lesson Instructor:


Demonstrated and instructed young swimmers through 10 levels of swim lessons

Swim Team Coach:


Coached advanced swimmers on ways to improve
Rallied the team together
All Around Construction Co. | June 2008 Present

Carpentry (on call):

Assist in household remodeling and additions: construction, laying tile, painting, insulating, et
cetera

Education:
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Emphasis: Ecology
Minor in Outdoor Recreation
Graduated May 2014

William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL.


FIS: 100 Fundamentals of Fire Protection
FIS: 121 Fire Behavior and Combustion.

Certified: 2008

Academic Honors:

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society


Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Advanced Placement Psychology
High School Honor Roll (2010 graduate)

Additional Honors and Activities:

NMU Wildlife Society


Captain of most successful mens high
school water polo team in school history

Certifications and Licenses:

CPR (Red Cross and Ellis & Assoc.)


AED and Applied First Aid
Forestry, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way
Herbicide Applicator
FIS-100
FIS-121
S-130: Firefighter Training
S-190: Intro. to Wildland Fire Behavior
S-211: Portable Pumps and Water Use
I-100: Intro. to Incident Command System
L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire
Service

Special Projects:

Numerous art expo appearances


3x Published Poet

Selected Volunteer Experience:

PAWS for a Cause


Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser
Indian Ocean Tsunami Fundraiser
NMU 2011 Traditional Pow Wow
Beach cleanup
Graduate moose tracking research
Graduate aquatic bird location research
Busse Woods invasive species removal
North Country Trail maintenance
Marquette Growth member
USFS greenhouse seeding and planting

References

1.

Fire Chief
Tom Belt
Marquette City Fire Department
#906-228-0410

2.

Head Lifeguard
Christina Moffett
Marquette Waterfront Patrol
#906-458-0036

3.

Recreation/Fitness Manager
Katie Theut
NMU Recreational Sports
#906-227-2421

4.

Former Aquatic Programs Supervisor


Steve Neill
Arlington Heights Park District
#847-590-6059

5.

Former Head Pool Manager


Chris Workman
Arlington Heights Park District
#847-287-1583

6.

Founder
John Kordecki
All Around Construction Co.
#847-254-1773

-Concurrent employer references provided upon request-

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