Olin Scott Taylor has over 15 years of experience in botanical research and sustainable development positions. He has worked as an instructor, farm manager, environmental consultant, biologist for government agencies, and more. His experience includes managing staff, conducting field work, developing farm plans and experiments, and ensuring environmental compliance. Taylor has a Master's degree in Plant Biology and Bachelor's degree in Botany.

1. OLIN SCOTT TAYLOR
6719 Brookfield Place Charlotte NC 28270
Cell (828)384-0249 olinstaylor@hotmail.com
Mission Statement:
“To improve sustainable development and plant research, while serving the needs of the client and corporation”
SELECTED EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
BOTANICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RESEARCH POSITIONS:
Horticulture Instructor and Farm Manager 05/15-Present
Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center
100Gardens and the NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program∙ Concord, NC
Serving as teacher and operations manager for the farm and classroom. Planning the daily and seasonal activities on a
one acre farm with a heated greenhouse containing aquaponic and hydroponic systems. Managing a staff of ten
workers to maximize farm and greenhouse productivity to breed heirloom crops. Developing long term farm plans and
experiments using fish and vegetable plants. Creating and teaching lesson plans to meet high school state science
curriculum requirements. Coordinating with Cafeteria Manager to use food and donate excess produce to nonprofits.
Sediment and Erosion Control Inspector/Contractor 10/15-Present
Angler Environmental Consultants, LLC, Concord, NC
Conducting independent weekly inspections of construction sites for compliance with North Carolina Storm Water and
Sediment Best Management Practices (BMP’s). Read site plans, fill out data sheets, and walk sites to track construction
conditions to reduce potentially costly erosion and sedimentation issues. Accurately document field observations; and
communicate with upper level management and coordinate meetings with subcontractors and clients to improve site
conditions to ensure environmental compliance. Acting as a satellite employee for the Garner, NC field office.
Lead Seasonal Field Environmental Scientist/Contractor 07/14-12/14
Aerotek/Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC ∙ Des Moines, IA
Balanced multiple ecological projects such as wetland delineations and endangered species surveys to meet state and
federal regulatory standards for land development. Managed office and fieldwork needs while maximizing efficiency.
Streamlined data collection and project output to make deadlines. Coordinated with managers, state botanists, other
scientists and mapping staff to produce high quality environmental assessments (EA’s) and conduct endangered species
surveys. Used GIS platforms with Yuma Trimble Units to produce scientifically sound documents.
Biological Science Technician Term 07/12-08/13
United States Department of Agriculture ∙ Agricultural Research Service ∙ Ames, IA
Managed eight workers in seed labs and with organic and corn research experiments and breeding programs. Planned
work assignments to maximize efficiency and meet project goals. Scouted for insects and cultivated fields. Maintained
and operated agronomic laboratory equipment such as electric driers, shellers, aspirators, and seed counters. Improved
genetic enhancement of maize (GEM) databases, and seed stock by following standard operating procedures.
Seasonal Biological Science Technician 06/11-09/11
National Park Service ∙ The Blue Ridge Parkway ∙ Asheville, NC
Located new populations of rare plants and accurately counted existing rare plant population individuals. Assisted park
ecologist with forest health by chemical treatment of sick trees and removal of dying or hazard trees using ropes and
chainsaws. Operated backpack sprayers to apply insecticides to treat hemlocks and green ash trees and herbicides to kill
invasive plants. Entered ecological data into intra-agency databases. Delineated wetlands as part of goals to identify
and restore sites within Parkway property. Used GPS units and GIS data to follow treatment protocols.

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Botanist 01/10-12/10
Bureau of Land Management ∙ Salmon Field Office ∙ Salmon, ID
Revitalized the botany program by discovering 30 new populations of sensitive plants and winning $72K in seed
collection grant monies. Worked in an interdisciplinary team to write NEPA documents and conduct riparian habitat
surveys using Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocols and Rangeland Health Assessments (RHA’s), pygmy rabbit,
and sage grouse lek surveys. Collaborated with employees to implement land management with ARCMAP/GIS and GPS.
Lead Seasonal Botanist 07/08-09/08
Rocky Mountains National Park ∙ Colorado State University ∙ Fort Collins, CO
Improved baseline data for climate change studies. Monitored wetlands like montane and alpine fens, wet meadows,
and riparian zones. Increased rare plants and habitat metadata within the park. Managed technicians to conduct
surveys with maps, Palm Pilots, and remote sensing data. Installed permanent plots, weather stations, and wells. .
Wetland and Rare Species Biologist 09/06-05/08
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. ∙ Hendersonville, NC
Successfully led endangered species surveys and wetland delineations for multiple projects. Performed water quality
and erosion control inspections. Increased functionality of mitigation projects by growing and installing site specific
plant species. Maintained high standards for the firm and followed regulations to prepare NEPA documents. Improved
dialogue with clients and regulators by coordinating with regulatory agencies to gain permits for development projects.
Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Plants) 05/03-08/05
USDA, Forest Service ∙ Cherokee National Forest ∙ Unicoi, TN
Improved forest health by delineating special status plant and animal habitats and submitting reports for forest
management plans. Identified and catalogued vascular plant and bryophyte species through live samples and herbarium
vouchers. Aided in bat surveys using mist nets and sonar equipment. Supervised and trained junior technicians.
Assistant Nursery Manager and Propagator (Seasonal) 06/99-08/01
The Cure Native Nursery ∙ Pittsboro, NC
Coordinated plant propagation of hardwood wetland and upland restoration plants for the South Atlantic States. Over
fifty genera were grown by seed stratification, scarification, and cloning of cuttings using mist beds. Improved plant
inventories by locating new rare seed sources for greater genetic variation and material for clients.
Assistant Nursery Manager (Seasonal Americorps Intern) 02/01-05/01
‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve ∙ Colorado River Indian Tribes ∙ Parker, AZ
Increased the inventory of native desert species offered as nursery stock for mitigation projects in the Four Corners
Region. Led landscape restoration efforts in restored riparian forest by out-planting native plants and the elimination of
invasive plants using chemical and physical methods. Coordinated with Mohave Elders to plant traditional gardens.
Vegetation Intern and Rare Plant Propagator (Seasonal Intern) 02/00-04/00
U.S. Geological Survey ∙ Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hilo ∙, HI
Conducted botanical and animal surveys in cloud forest and desert habitat on Mauna Kea and at the U.S. Army
Pohakuloa Training Area. Created better metadata by locating and tabulating information on new populations of rare or
invasive plants. Improved restoration projects by increasing seed collections in tropical, desert, and alpine habitats.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science - Plant Biology June 2008
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Minor in Anthropology May 1999
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

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COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Community Garden Designer, First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, IA 2013
Designed and installed a vegetable garden to be used by the church as part of summer camp activities related to foods
considered important to various cultural groups and how they connect different people by shared interests in food and
traditions. http://ucdsm.org/
Community Garden Member and Outreach Advisor, Des Moines, IA 2013-2014
Produced isolation seed trials for squash, cowpeas, and garlic at community gardens in Des Moines. Worked with the
public in keeping the gardens free of weeds and tracking insect problems across the various garden plots.
Student Wildflower Walks and Classroom Gardens
Worked with teachers and other volunteers to take elementary and middle school students to outdoor field trips and
gave seminars on composting, wetlands, and vegetable gardens.
Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC 2012-2015
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School, Charlotte, NC 2012
Salmon Middle School, Salmon, ID 2010
Green Valley Elementary School, Boone, NC 1999
Spanish Interpreter and Crew Leader 1999
Global Habitat for Humanity, Honduras
Acted as interpreter for American college students while building Habitat houses in rural Honduras after a hurricane.
POSTERS AND TALKS:
Academic Talk 2006: Unusual and Uncommon Native Plants for Mountain Landscapes. Watauga County Extension
Agency, Boone, NC.
Academic Talk 2005: The Reproductive Ecology of Lindera melissifolia. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
Poster Media 2004: Organic Farming at the Appalachian State University Sustainable Farm. Carolina Farm Stewardship
Association Conference, Asheville, NC.
Poster Media 2003: The Genetic Diversity and Ecological Studies of Lindera melissifolia. Association of Southeastern
Biologists Conference, Washington, DC.
Poster Media 2001: Native and Invasive Plants of the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC. Association of Southeastern Biologists
Conference, Boone, NC.
HONORS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
North Carolina Ground Pesticide Applicator’s License 2012-2017
Front End Loader and Telehandler 2014
First Responders CPR Training 2011
Level 2 Chainsaw Sawyer 2011
Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) Protocols for Streams Certification 2010
NEPA Modules 1 and 2, and NEPA Principles 2010
ATV Training/ATV Safety Institute Certification 2010
Trimble Mapping with GIS and Terrasync Software 2010
N.C. State Basic Processes of Hydric Soils 2007
N.C. State Intermittent and Perennial Mountain Stream Identification 2007
Richard Chinn Wetland Delineations Short Course 2007
Eagle Scouts of America 1993

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REFERENCES
Mr. Eric Aiello (Resource Supervisor)
Information Technology Specialist
USDA, Forest Service, Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-5163
ebaiello@fs.fed.us
Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Deb Carter (Cooperative Growers)
Hidden Valley Ranch and Greenhouses
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 684-5491
haranch@iowatelecom.net
Drs. Bill and Jennifer Cure (Employers)
The Cure Native Nursery
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-6186
curenursery@mindspring.com
Jason Austin (Cooperative Grower)
Print Manager, Omni Promotional
1558 Cherry St
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 443-8595
jason@omnipromo.com
Mrs. Eva S. Moritz, PE (Supervisor)
Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 254-1393
eva.moritz@foth.com
Mr. Clement Riddle (Employer)
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 698-9800
info@cwenv.com
Mr. Ryan Salem (Professional Reference)
Compliance Investigator with the Industrial Waste Program
Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Seattle, Washington, WA 98104-3855
(206) 852-8381
Ryan.salem@kingcounty.gov
Mr. Jep Whitlock (Employer)
Lumber River Native Plants Nursery and Farm
Gibson, NC 28343
(336) 601-8787
whitlocknative@att.net