Shane Lancaster
Tolga,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Forestry professional with a history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Successful at leading and managing commercial plantation operational programs. Positive team leadership, planning and organizational skills built on a high level of technical expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Forester
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
08.2019 - Current
- Lead plantation silvicultural establishment & maintenance improvement, re-implemented later age plantation fuel reduction burning.
- Manage harvest clearfall activities, with a strong safety focus, while delivering on time to customers.
- Strongly influenced all forest activities in achieving positive Safety & Stewardship principals, resulting in successful audit results.
- Established short- and long-term plans for management of PLA lands and forest resources.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Directed and participated in forest fire suppression.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Leading team projects, working collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Lead Forester
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Monitored contract compliance and results of forestry activities to promote adherence to government regulations.
- Directed and participated in forest fire suppression.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Manager Silviculture Operations
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
08.2008 - 01.2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and contractors.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Monitored and analyzed work program performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, contractors and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward work program goals.
- Controlled budget, ensuring monthly operating costs within budget and finance processes adhered.
Education
Diploma of Business - Frontline Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
Melbourne, VIC03.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Forestry
University of Queensland
Gatton, QLD12.1994
Skills
- ArcGIS Expertise
- Project Management
- Forest Management
- Team Leadership
- Silviculture Practices
- Fire Prevention Techniques
- First Aid and CPR
- Prescribed Burning
- Forest Certification Standards
- Fire Suppression
Certification
- Unrestricted "MR" class drivers license.
- "LF" Forklift Truck High Risk Work license.
- HQPlantations "Plantation Officer"
- IMT "Manage operations fo a Level 2 incident"
- HQPlantations "Sector Commander"
- Senior First Aid
Timeline
Lead Forester
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Lead Forester
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2019
Manager Silviculture Operations
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
08.2008 - 01.2017
Diploma of Business - Frontline Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
Associate of Applied Science - Forestry
University of Queensland
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