Leanna Fehr

161 Main Street South Winkler, MB R6W 2R1

204-362-0047 leannafehrmb@gmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
High achieving university student with proven abilities in conservation research,
analysis and communications.
Experienced in field skills and has led canoe trips in wilderness areas.
Operated equipment to maintain trails for the Stanley Trail Association.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, led group discussion and engaged
in stakeholder consultation.
Initiated an audit of the Stanley Trail in RM of Stanley in 2015 collecting field data of
trail conditions and demonstrating organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Manitoba Jan 2013 Present

Area of Specialization: Sustainable Community Development
Relevant Coursework:
Biogeography Sustainable Rural Communities
Geographic Information Systems Environmental Responsibility and Law
Applied Qualitative Research Technical Communications
Geographic Research Methods Introduction to Ecology

Academic Accomplishments and Awards:

Deans Honour List, Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources (2014 - Present)
Faculty of Environment Undergraduate Admission Scholarship (2015)
Moe Tresoor Scholarship in Environmental Studies (2015)

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Conservation Research Experience
Directed pilot study to establish sampling method for an eco-unit monitoring project
at Pembina Valley Interpretive Center, producing results in a background literature
review, scientific report and oral presentation in collaboration with researchers and
community members.
Assessed grassland conservation methods for successfully reintroducing native
species such as controlled burning, fertilization and invasive species management in
Manitobas Tall Grass Prairie Preserve through a prairie geography course.
Experienced with using GPS to mark transect locations and to create a recreational
trail map for Pembina Valley Interpretive Center.
Familiar with GIS, specifically ArcGIS as well as Google Earth and Adobe Illustrator
to edit, analyze, transform and display geographic data.
Conducted a grassland inventory for the Harvest Moon society, identifying and
documenting the number of native and non-native species present in a protected
area.
Equipment Operation Experience

Familiar with the use of ATVs and other utility vehicles through personal experience.
Cleared canoe portage trails through operation and maintenance of chainsaw
equipment in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park while employed with Red Lake
Outfitters, managing unfavorable wilderness conditions and navigating canoe routes.
Equipment operator for a geothermal company, operating a grout-mixer, hauling
equipment using truck and trailer, backing vehicle with trailer, navigating equipment
through industrial construction zone, working in high heat/humidity, completing safety
checks as well as following directions in fusing ground loops and headers.
Operated mowing and chainsaw equipment to maintain recreational trails for the
Stanley Trail Association as a volunteer.

Interpersonal and Communications Skills

Effectively delivered oral presentations on grasslands conservation, features of the

boreal forest and ecological history of the aspen parkland ecoregion through
university coursework.
Organized group discussions about food security, developed relationships with
community members and educated youth about gardening in a University Service
Learning Placement in northern Manitoba.
Mentored youth, supervised gear use and camp maintenance and facilitated skill
development through a canoe trip with Indigenous youth in northern Ontario.
Promoted and organized a field experience event for international students at the
University of Manitoba using social media, announcements in class and on the class
website.
Developed graphic design skills and technical writing proficiency by organizing a trail
audit for the Stanley Trail Association and reporting research findings in a timely and
effective way.

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER CHRONOLOGY

Title Employer Location Dates
Intern A Rocha, Canada Manitou, MB May-August 2016
Assistant TruEnergy Source Ile des Chenes, MB June-August 2015
Outfitter Red Lake Outfitters Red Lake, ON May-August 2014
Volunteer A Rocha Canada Pembina Valley, MB June 2015 - Present
Volunteer Stanley Trails Assoc. Morden, MB June 2015 - Present

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Wilderness First-Aid and CPR Certificate (Current)
Hunters Safety Licence, Manitoba Wildlife Federation (Current)
Class 5 Drivers License (Current)

REFERENCES Available Upon Request