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KELSIE A. KVERNO
31338 Woodbine Drive Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 252-4897 kelsie.kverno@gmail.com
Blog: whisperingtreeskk.wordpress.com
Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full Time
Job Posting: Visitor Services Information Assistant
GS-1001-05
DESIRED LOCATIONS
United States- MN - Blackduck United States- MN- Cass Lake
United States- MN - Deer River United States- MN-Walker
EXPERIENCE
USDA Forest Service, Blackduck, MN Oct 2016 – Dec 2016
GS-0462-04 (This is a federal job) Hours per week: 24
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (RECREATION). Ensures the information desk at
the reception area is covered at all times. Greets visitors and responds to a variety of
inquiries regarding Forest Service activities and programs. Evaluates inquiries in
order to provide useful and appropriate information or to suggest other options in
order to provide the most useful and appropriate information, or to suggest other
options, such as alternate routes or activities. Provides guidance to the public on rules
and regulations attained by Forest Service policies. Assists visitors and callers with
informational searches, and monitors and reports statistics such as visitor numbers
and activities. Performs daily activities for reception area, including daily opening
and closing of facility and maintaining front desk. Coordinates with non-profit
organization of sales and upkeep of gift store items. Contact with a wide range of
visitors and groups, public entities and organizations.
Supervisor: Wendy Eisenrich, (
USDA Forest Service, Blackduck, MN May 2016 - Oct 2016
GS-0462-04 (This is a federal job) Hours per week: 40
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (RECREATION). Trained in National Visitor Use
Monitoring (NVUM) tasks. Independently conducted field interviews, collected,
compiled and summarized information of recreation use. Provided public with
professional and positive survey experiences. Provided managers with task
completions, data entries and interview confidentiality. Inspected location accuracy
based on GIS coordinates involving site maps,/ topographic maps. Monitored and
inspected data collection for compliance with NVUM instructions, providing
unbiased data collection. Provided public with information regarding the use of
National Forest recreation sites, rules and regulations. Provides information to the
public concerning the safe and authorized use of forest recreation sites and facilities.
Collected and dispersed highway signs and equipment in accordance with Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

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KELSIE A. KVERNO
31338 Woodbine Drive Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 252-4897 kelsie.kverno@gmail.com
Blog: whisperingtreeskk.wordpress.com
Devices (MUTCD). Compiled data from monitoring equipment: K-Hill pneumatic
traffic counters and infra-red trail monitors. Inspected and repaired equipment, and
performed regular maintenance associated with tools and USFS-vehicles. Assisted
with the operation of campgrounds, trails and dispersed sites. Cleaned, organized and
maintained campsite aesthetic and functionality. Inspected recreation areas and areas
of public use for compliance with management plans, public health regulations and
safety plans. Assisted recreation technicians with collection of campground fees and
money counting. Installed and maintained signs. Participated in technical methods of
removing noxious weeds and plants. Used a variety of control methods to maintain
invasive plant species including biological, mechanical and chemical control. Used a
variety of tools, including power tools, leaf blowers, air compressors, generators and
chemicals used in winterizing water systems. Performed duties in accordance with job
hazard analysis and safety regulations.
Supervisor: Patti Hines (recreation) 218-835-3113 (work) 218-244-0338 (cell)
phines@fs.fed.us OK to contact
REM North Star, Mentor Network Employee, Bemidji, MN Feb 2014 - May 2016
Part-time employment Hours per week: Varied
DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP). Coordinated and provided direct care of
individuals living with brain injuries and other cognitive impairments. Provided
support plans to individuals with mental health issues, intellectual development
disabilities and physical disabilities. Performed individualized high-quality care plans
to protect patient safety. Assisted managers with direct care tasks, administered
medications and followed dietary restrictions based on patient’s needs. Gained
extensive training in CPR and first aid training, as well as training in personal brain
injuries, spinal cord injuries and epilepsy. Provided rehabilitation exercises for
patients with decreased mobility, physical injuries and developmental disabilities.
Provided quality care standards to all human services. Performed daily living skills
for patients including cooking, housekeeping and transportation.
Supervisor: Jody Vold 218-760-7132 OK to contact
Beltrami County, Turtle River Watershed District, Bemidji, MN May 2014 - Sep 2014
Limited Term Employment Hours per week: 40
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (INTERN). Conducted watercraft inspections at
public water accesses and boat launches. Worked independently to educate public and
inform residents about the dangers of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Performed data
collection and organization of equipment. Monitored all incoming and exiting
watercrafts including vehicle and trailer compliance. Collected and forward data to
AIS managers on a local, regional and statewide scale. Communicated with local DNR
and Fisheries managers regarding AIS data collection. Performed public
communication towards several goals to decrease the spread of AIS throughout local
hydrologic systems. Collected and summarized data using Xcel spreadsheets,
Microsoft Word and ArcGIS programs. Assisted in the use of educational signs and
exhibits towards decreasing the spread of AIS. Implemented knowledge based
observations towards the collection and identification of northern Minnesota.

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KELSIE A. KVERNO
31338 Woodbine Drive Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 252-4897 kelsie.kverno@gmail.com
Blog: whisperingtreeskk.wordpress.com
Supervisor: Chris Richardson (AIS coordinator, Beltrami Co.) 319-750-0685 OK to
contact
Sanford Health, Bemidji, MN, Aug 2008- Feb 2014
Full time employment Hours per week: 40
PERSONAL CARE ASSOCIATE (PCA)
Provided flexibility in the staffing of the dietary, housekeeping, recreational therapy,
physical therapy, and nursing departments. PCA duties assisted with direct resident
care, recreational therapy services, environmental care, restorative care, equipment
use, and food preparation and services. Contributed to the nursing process and
ancillary process by performing resident based care and non-resident based care as
delegated by a Licensed Nurse or other member of management team.
Supervisor: Tamara Hagen, no longer employed through Sanford.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Degree: BS, December 2014
Bemidji State University (BSU), Bemidji, MN
Major: Biology. Major Concern: Wildlife Management
APPLICABLE COURSEWORK
Forest Ecology
Fish and Wildlife Law and Administration
Wildlife Management Techniques
Soils
Upland Wildlife Management
Principles of Wildlife Management
Aquatic Plants
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Animal Behavior
Geographic Information Systems
People and the Environment: Biological Perspectives
Map Use
Applied Statistics
Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Sociology
Race & Ethnic Relations
Indian Studies
Ojibwe Culture
General Ecology

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KELSIE A. KVERNO
31338 Woodbine Drive Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 252-4897 kelsie.kverno@gmail.com
Blog: whisperingtreeskk.wordpress.com
CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid and CPR/AED
Defensive Driving
National Visitor Use Monitoring Trained
Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector Certified Levels: 1&2
Medication Administration
Special Olympics Coach Certified
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Bemidji State University Wildlife Society – Student Chapter member
Mammal reproductive tract removal – Grand Rapids DNR
Mammal jaw extraction (used for bobcat aging) – Grand Rapids DNR
Deer spotlight surveying crew member – Bemidji State University/Bemidji DNR
Environmental Program at Camp Ripley, Bear Specialist Assistance – Camp Ripley,
Little Falls, MN
Wolf population surveys, camera trapping and data collection – Grand Rapids DNR
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 Experience with forest management practices and surveying/monitoring public use
 Experienced nature photographer and blogger, nature and phenology writer
 Coordinated field interviews and data collection, public speaking engagements
 Encourages public use of forest designated areas and recreational experiences
 Independently organizes educational information for AIS research, classifies and
evaluates habitat ecosystems, vegetation, soils and hydrological systems
 Conducts wildlife projects and habitat reconnaissance
 Familiar with many outdoor recreation activities
 Basic skills involving mammal tracking including gait interpretation, scent tracking,
and scat identification
 Radio telemetry and camera trapping experience with wildlife
 Animal/ wildlife handling experience and confidence
 Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Xcel), record-keeping and other general office
skills
 Can type 75 words per minute
 Basic experience with GPS, ArcGIS computer programming, compasses, maps, aerial
photography and plat books
 Habitat and wildlife training with reconnaissance, habitat evaluation and population
surveys
 Excellent customer service skills, communication (written and oral) skills
 Current member of the Wildlife Society
 Donation member to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, and Spinal Cord Injury
Awareness program

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KELSIE A. KVERNO
31338 Woodbine Drive Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 252-4897 kelsie.kverno@gmail.com
Blog: whisperingtreeskk.wordpress.com
 Devoted philanthropic work for 12+ years through caring, nourishing, developing and
enhancing human activities. Several years’ experience providing basic needs for
quality of life through direct care services for clients with several diverse needs.