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Michael Liquori Resume

FOUNDER / CEO 2018-2019
Symbeosis, Alameda CA
Developed an innovative startup business concept to coach and train managers on collaborative
leadership for environmental and social impact. Led product development, business development, and
team. Developed collaborative relationships with clients, partners and other stakeholders using our
proprietary system of “Organic Collaboration”. Led strategic planning. Developed future revenue
projections and engaged with Venture Capital and other sources of funding. Recruited team members
and partners. Conducted outreach via public speaking and other marketing campaigns. Nurtured
organizational culture.

WATERSHED SCIENTIST / MANAGER 1995-2003
Champion Pacific Timberlands, Puyallup WA (acquired)
The Campbell Group, Portland OR
As part of the Regional Management Team for a $70 Million forestry business unit, responsible for
sustainability policy and science on 860,000 acres in three western states. Led 15+ collaborative, multi-
stakeholder watershed analysis and planning projects. Developed innovations in Best Management
Practices for streams, wetlands, riparian, unstable hillslopes and roads. Conducted detailed analysis
and developed solutions among multiple stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, environmental
advocates, indigenous peoples, and our customers. Developed regulatory protection standards for
60,000 miles of creeks and rivers (including leadership on Washington State's Forest and Fish Law). Led
research, monitoring and adaptive management programs under multi-stakeholder collaboratives.
Supported strategic business planning and analysis functions. Represented company at industry
collaboratives and trade associations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EXECUTIVE COACH & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINER 2001-PRESENT
Various Companies
Collaboratively developed and delivered leadership and business development curriculum and
programs for entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers. Provided 1:1 coaching sessions and
facilitated small group sessions. Contributed to 228+ workshops, retreats and seminars for 14
companies in the United States, Canada, and Australia in a variety of roles including trainer, support
staff, event coach, and sales.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• Advanced Certificates in Facilitation, Leadership Coaching, Training, Negotiations, others
• Licensed Engineering Geologist – Washington State

EDUCATION

v Doctoral Program Forest Engineering and Hydrology (1999-2005) University of Washington,
Center for Water & Watershed Studies, College of Forest Resources, Seattle, Washington.
v MS Earth Resources (1995) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
v BS Earth Sciences (1993) University of California, Santa Cruz, California
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