Autumn J. Laird

E7879 MILL ROAD • SPRING GREEN, WI  53588

PHONE 608-544-3215 • E-MAIL goldenskyebyrd@hotmail.com

To gain a greater perspective of the natural environment and to promote a higher sense of ecological awareness.

1996 - 2001                     Northland College             Ashland, WI

Bachelors of Science in

v      Environmental Studies major with an emphasis in Natural Science

v      Computer Information systems major with an emphasis in GIS technology

Present – Independent web publishing, art, writing, and genealogy searches.  Some success in newsletter submissions and perusal of personal goals.  Seeking work in land preservation with an environmental consciousness at it's center, though other opportunities that meet my interests will also be welcome.  I have an open mind towards the future with a lot of dedication and spirit for the work I pursue.  Please contact me if you are interested in arranging an interview or consultation.  Will submit more information upon request.

May 14, 2001 – Sept.14, 2001   Sauk County Planning & Zoning   Baraboo, WI        Intern for Planning Dept. of Sauk County

v      Developed a comprehensive Fire Sign Replacement Program, installing and assigning countywide fire numbers.

v      Attend board meetings and conferences; put together materials (photocopying, scanning, answering phones, project demonstrations, videotaping, taking digital photos, maps via Arc View and other mapping means) of rezoning proposals and land use/septic violations plus other various projects that came through the office.

v      Assisted in the Badger Army Ammunition Plant Reuse Proposals on the part of Sauk County, gathering and presenting material on the future uses/clean-up of the site.

v      Work with the Baraboo Range Protection Plan and other conservation programs ongoing in the Sauk county area through site visits, easement appraisals, photography, taking GPS location points to build land maps of protected areas, and interview/write articles for the associated newsletter.

Summer 2000      Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park   Ontonagon, MI     Intern Naturalist for MI DNR of PMWSP

v      Developed programs and hikes for outdoors recreation in the park.

v      Lead multiple guided hikes and interpretive activities.

v      Give slideshow presentations and find slideshow equipment for the Visitors Center to produce a more reliable and enhanced programs.

v      Arranged and promoted special Culture Tour performances for local residents and visitors.

v      Observed, recorded, and researched the natural history and wildlife of the park for interpretive display and visitor information.

Spring 1999 - Winter 2000       Northland College Computer Lab Manager

v      Scheduled working shifts for lab attendants.

v      Evaluated employee timecards.

v      Supervised over lab duties and any problems.

v      Performed lab attendant duties.

v      Gave working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Windows, ect.

Fall 1996 – Spring 1999        Northland College Computer Lab Attendant

v      Assisted patrons with the use of computers in the computer labs.

v      Answered computer-related questions over the phone.

v      Fixed any computer/printer complications.

Summer 1998                   Oschner Park and Zoo            Baraboo, WI Zoo Keeper/Park Ranger  

v      Assisted in care taking of all the zoo animals.

v      Gained hands on experience with animal diets and needs.

v      Performed assorted park duties (i.e., maintenance, public relations, ect.)

Instructional: 

Environmental Studies programs such as Ornithology, Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Populations, Environmental History, and Environmental Ethics have allowed me to build upon my awareness of ongoing environmental plights.  While, with Computer Information Systems I have been allowed to share my environmental concerns in a time of technology.  Work with GIS data collection is my major area of interest in this field but, I enjoy web page development for my creative reasons.  Sample work with the Loon Watch program at the Sigurd Olson Institute in Ashland, WI and personal pages  have continued my growth & experience in web page development and programming.  My major senior projects at Northland included a study on the Chequamegon National Forest Planning Revision, and the return of Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons to the Midwest, as well as many other ecologically impacting current affairs.  

Ect. 

One of the things that I treasure most in my spare time is bird watching (in particular, eagle watching.)  I continue with observations on the Baraboo Hills flyway and the impacts of local nesting sites verses rural development. Other hobbies of mine include Medieval recreation and genealogy. I also have a deep interest and respect for the native cultures of Wisconsin and in the history of the land I work with. I run my own web groups and demonstrate my talents in art and poetry with a personal flare; I find that there is great healing through nature and inspiration that can be shared with the world.  I write constantly on my experiences in nature and love to take pictures to those words that flow from nature in pursuit of my overall visions towards the future.

Lance J. Gurney

Director of Planning & Zoning

Sauk County Department of Planning & Zoning

505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI  53913

Office: 608-355-3285

Dave Tremble

Land Preservation Specialist

Sauk County Department of Planning & Zoning

505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913

Office: 608-355-3285 ext. 3435

Steve Sorenson

Assistant Zoning Administrator

Sauk County Department of Planning & Zoning

505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI  53913

Office: 608-355-3285 ext. 3431

Robert Sprague

Park Interpreter     

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

412 S. Boundary Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953

Office: 906-885-5275

Kristofer Miller

Network Administrator      

Northland College Information Technology Center

1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland, WI  54806

Office: 715-682-1822    Fax: 715-682-4337     

Email: kmiller@northland.edu