Addison Kubik
Invasive Species Outreach & Education Coordinator
Albany,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable botanist successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experience in field ID across a variety of taxa as well as teaching field ID in plants.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Invasive Species Outreach Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
2022.04 - Current
- Developing and delivering educational presentations to a wide variety of groups, including but not limited to, Master Gardener Programs, New York State workers (DEC, Office of Parks, etc.), community members, and private environmental conservation groups
- Assisting in the identification and removal of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species
- Designing and distributing invasive species outreach materials such as brochures, fact sheets, banners, videos and webinars.
- Provide trainings on use of iMapInvasives network for reporting invasive species to community scientists and/or professionals in the conservation industry
- Coordinate volunteer activity
- Collaborating with team members to achieve target deliverables
- Compiling and synthesizing daily activities for quarterly and annual reports
Instagram Botany Writer (@Capital_botany)
Self Employed
Albany, NY
2021.02 - Current
- Researched and wrote over 2 dozen posts aiming to educate the public on native flora of the capital region and beyond
- Used own photographs of plants captured in field
- Used Instagram stories to provide interactive learning opportunities in field ID and general botany
- Maintained involvement in community to educate and broaden botanical knowledge
Shift Manager
Starbucks
Albany, NY
2016.06 - 2022.04
- Organized shifts of up to 8 people and coordinated their efforts towards a common goal.
- Utilized rapid critical thinking to solve problems as they arose.
- Twice awarded "Partner of the Quarter" for outstanding service and leadership.
- Member of Starbucks Future Leader program
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Forest Health Intern
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS
Albany, NY
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Surveyed forests throughout 7 counties in eastern New York, for invasive insect/pest presence.
- Collected data on forest health, and assisted regional foresters with several management techniques.
- Worked with partner to meet goals and deadlines without direct supervision.
- Assessed stands of dead trees to determine potential causes and/or pathogens
- Interacted with the public often to inform them of invasive species threats and to request access to private properties
Dendrology Teaching Assistant
SUNY
Syracuse, NY
2017.08 - 2018.12
- Taught field ID for over 80 species of trees found throughout New York State.
- Developed and administered quizzes based on taught material.
- Coordinated with others to cooperatively teach some aspects of identification.
- Worked often with students outside of class to assist them with learning difficulties or knowledge gaps
- Worked with wide variety of students over two academic semesters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
2016.08 - 2019.08
- 2 time teaching assistant for Dendrology
- Majored in Conservation Biology with a focus in botany
- 3.2 GPA
- Capstone Project: Overlook Farm Land Management, worked collaboratively to write and design a native organism focused land management plan for Fullers Overlook Farm property with a focus on flora.
- Designed and performed an experiment at the Cranberry Lake Biological Station on avian species diversity throughout levels of vegetative strata
Associate of Science - Biology
2015.08 - 2016.05
- Teaching assistant for Ecology
- Member of The Empire State Association of Two-Year College Biologists
- Treasurer of the History Club
Skills
Microsoft Office
Plant Field ID
Verbal and written communication
Teaching and instruction
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
GIS
Timeline
Invasive Species Outreach Educator - Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Saratoga County
2022.04 - Current
Instagram Botany Writer (@Capital_botany) - Self Employed
2021.02 - Current
Forest Health Intern - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS
2019.05 - 2019.08
Dendrology Teaching Assistant - SUNY
2017.08 - 2018.12
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry - Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology
2016.08 - 2019.08
Shift Manager - Starbucks
2016.06 - 2022.04
Onondaga Community College - Associate of Science, Biology
2015.08 - 2016.05