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Aki Siat

Benicia,CA

Summary

Dedicated outdoor professional with expertise in trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and natural disaster support. Committed to protecting sacred lands and preserving natural resources for future generations. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and engage communities in conservation efforts. Strong advocate for sustainable practices that enhance environmental stewardship and promote ecological resilience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Groundskeeper

UC Santa Cruz - Big Creek Reserve
04.2025 - Current
  • Trail building using McLeod’s, hoes, and pulaskis
  • Power tools use hedgecutters, weedwhackers, and mini electric chainsaws
  • Assisting NOAA with electrofishing collection for population and genetic data
  • Swamping and brushing through trails for sawyers
  • Coordinating and guiding with conservation crews to complete projects
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conduct routine trail maintenance projects, ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences for park visitors.
  • Remove invasive species and restore native vegetation to support ecosystem health and biodiversity
  • Wilderness First Aid certification to respond to medical emergencies
  • Operate and maintain trail maintenance equipment such as pulaskis, handsaws, weed whackers, pole saws, and shovels, promoting efficiency and safety
  • Fire Emergency Camp Support: for firefighters, fire emergency intel, and refugees
  • Collaborate with team members and volunteers to achieve project goals and foster community engagement.
  • Served CAB term as “Regulator” to establish order and organize events in the community
  • “Blue Card” certified to drive and operate CCC state vehicles
  • Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.

Host/Server/Expediter

Sunshine Hawaiian Ramen & BBQ
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Maintained the quality of dishes
  • Ensured smooth flow between the front and back of the house
  • Assistance with the final preparation of dishes

Hostess/Expediter

Good Day Cafe
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Greeting guests
  • Managing waitlist
  • Providing accurate wait times for guests
  • Maintained the quality of dishes
  • Helping the kitchen and servers prioritize meals
  • Ensure smooth flow between the front and back of the house
  • Assistance with the final preparation of dishes

Cashier/Customer Service (seasonal)

Michael’s
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Organizing inventory using RF devices
  • Handling cash and card payments
  • Customer Service

Crew Member

McDonald’s
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting guests, taking accurate orders, and ensuring satisfaction with meals.
  • Operated point-of-sale (POS) systems to process cash, credit, and mobile payments
  • Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment to meet peak-hour demands
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including dining areas, kitchen stations, and restrooms

Education

Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspector Lv. 1 - Natural Resources Management

College of The Sequoias
Tulare, CA
03-2025

Certificate of Completion - California Naturalist

UC Agriculture And Natural Resources
Eureka, CA
04-2024

Skills

  • Extensive hiking in adverse weather and conditions
  • Trail building and maintenance
  • Rock work and power tool use
  • Risk assessment for hazardous trees
  • Experience in spike camping
  • Tree planting
  • Cleaning restrooms, kitchen and common areas
  • Communication and problem-solving with team

Certification

  • EHAP Certificate of Completion: preparation for working safely near energized utility wires
  • Sierra Rescue Wilderness First Aid: Knowledge of emergency medical procedures in remote wilderness settings
  • OSHA General Safety and Health: Learned protocols for ensuring a healthy and safe working environment
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certified: Obtained essential knowledge on how to keep food safe, Restocking, monitoring, and labeling

Timeline

Groundskeeper

UC Santa Cruz - Big Creek Reserve
04.2025 - Current

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
04.2023 - 05.2024

Host/Server/Expediter

Sunshine Hawaiian Ramen & BBQ
06.2022 - 03.2023

Hostess/Expediter

Good Day Cafe
11.2021 - 04.2022

Cashier/Customer Service (seasonal)

Michael’s
10.2021 - 01.2022

Crew Member

McDonald’s
08.2020 - 09.2021

Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspector Lv. 1 - Natural Resources Management

College of The Sequoias

Certificate of Completion - California Naturalist

UC Agriculture And Natural Resources

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