Alida Marie DeGreeff
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Summary
Dedicated to restoring natural resources through effective crew management and innovative problem-solving strategies. Has a Bachelors in Park Management and Conservation with a few certifications such as S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Basic Faller (FAL3) and FFT2 with Red Card. Passionate about creating impactful solutions that benefit both the environment and the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Specialist
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
Saint Paul, MN
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Roving Field Specialist overseeing all the crews in our district
- Provide education, training, leadership and coordination to members for a positive and safe experience
- Provide technical skills training, monitoring field safety and conducting proper equipment maintenance
- Responsible for directing, overseeing, and safety of all the crew members while commuting to and from the jobsite and working on natural resources in the metro area of the Twin Cities and central Minnesota restoring the prairies
- Trained in team building and conflict resolution
- Trained and practiced safety and risk management
- Maintenance and the use of power tools
- S130 and S190 Firefighter training and red crossed certified
- First Aid and Wilderness CPR
- Trailer use and operation
- Plant ID
- Lave No Trace principles
- Invasive species management/ herbicide application
Crew Leader
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
St. Paul, MN
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Crew Leader for the Metro Crew
- Responsible for directing, overseeing, and safety of crew members while commuting to and from the jobsite and working on natural recourses in the metro area of the Twin Cities as well in central Minnesota restoring the prairies.
- Trained in team building and conflict resolution
- Trained and practiced safety and risk management
- Maintenance and the use of power tools
- S130 and S190 Firefighter training and red crossed certified
- First Aid and CPR
- Trailer use and operation
- Plant ID
- Lave No Trace principles
- Invasive species management/ herbicide application
Crew Leader
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
St. Paul, MN
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Crew Leader for the Central Watershed Crew
- Responsible for directing, overseeing, and safety of crew members while commuting to and from the jobsite and working on watershed and conservation projects for various project hosts located in the central district
- Led teams in conservation projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
Park Maintenance
City of Salina Lakewood Discovery Center
Salina, KS
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for assisting with park management.
- Working with plant and animal care, working with Salina area youth park education program.
Cashier
SKY Trampoline Park
Salina, KS
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for making sure everyone is following the safety rules in the park. Cashier work at the front desk and making sure the park is clean and safe for children.
Personal Shopper
Walmart
Manhattan, KS
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Responsible for picking up the online orders for the shoppers and prepping them.
- Deliver the orders to the customers vehicle.
Cashier/Ticket Writer
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
Salina, KS
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for entering job tickets and work orders.
- Handing payments, recording employee timecards, and cleaning, customer service.
Park Maintenance
City of Salina Lakewood Discovery Center
Salina, KS
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for assisting with park management.
- Working with plant and animal care, working with Salina area youth park education program.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Salina, KS
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Take orders, customer service, handle money, teamwork with other employees, and prepare food.
Counselor
Central Kansas District 4-H Camp
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of campers, plan and prepare activities, supervise camper activities, work as a team with other counselors and leaders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Park Management and Conservation
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.2023
High School Diploma -
Ell-Saline High School
Brookville, KS05.2019
Skills
- Operations management expertise
- Quality control procedures
- GPS navigation
- Valid Driver's license
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment Repair
- Environmental safety
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Equipment inspection
- Hand and power tool use
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED with Anaphylaxis
- Federal Emergency Management Agency IS 100 & IS 700
- Heart saver First Aid
- Leave No Trace
- NSC Defensive Driving Course
- Minnesota ATV/OHM Safety
- Power and hand tool safety and maintenance
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130, S-190, L-180
- FFT2 with Red Card 3/2025
- MN Safety Council defensive driving
- Wilderness First Aid and Epinephrine Auto-injector, Aerie Backcountry Medicine 2/2024
- Invasive species management/herbicide application
- Plant identification
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Basic Faller (FAL3) Certification 2024, 2025
Certification
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED with Anaphylaxis
- Federal Emergency Management Agency IS 100 & IS 700
- Heart saver First Aid
- Leave No Trace
- NSC Defensive Driving Course
- Minnesota ATV/OHM Safety
- Power and hand tool safety and maintenance
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130, S-190, L-180
- FFT2 with Red Card 3/2025
- MN Safety Council defensive driving
- Wilderness First Aid and Epinephrine Auto-injector, Aerie Backcountry Medicine 2/2024
- Invasive species management/herbicide application
- Plant identification
- Chainsaw Certification (Feller 3), Conservation Corps MN and IA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Specialist
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
01.2025 - 12.2025
Crew Leader
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
01.2024 - 12.2024
Crew Leader
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
05.2023 - 08.2023
Park Maintenance
City of Salina Lakewood Discovery Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Cashier
SKY Trampoline Park
01.2021 - 08.2021
Personal Shopper
Walmart
08.2020 - 11.2020
Cashier/Ticket Writer
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
06.2019 - 08.2019
Park Maintenance
City of Salina Lakewood Discovery Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
Crew Member
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
07.2016 - 05.2018
Counselor
Central Kansas District 4-H Camp
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Park Management and Conservation
Kansas State University
High School Diploma -
Ell-Saline High School
Relevant Coursework
- Environmental Education and Leadership
- Intro to Outdoor Recreation
- Intro to Natural Resource Management
- Parks and Recreation Practicum
- Methods of Environmental Interpretation
- Outdoor Rec Program & Event Development
- Park Operation/Maintenance Management
- Parks and Rec Administration
- Cartography and Thematic Mapping
- Park Planning and Design
- Safety Regulations and Certification
- Issues in Tourism
- Organismic Biology
- Mammalogy
- Ethics and Environmental Dilemmas
- Mass Communication in Society
- Social Psychology
- Intro to Cultural Anthropology
- Earth in Action
- Intro to Sociology
- Expository Writing
- Public Speaking
- Natural History Park Professionals
- Natural Resources Based Tourism
- Geography Information Systems