Amber Catron
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Motivated individual with a background in biological sciences and hands-on experience in community outreach and conservation efforts. Skilled in team collaboration and effective communication, ready to contribute to impactful environmental projects. Volunteer that is committed to community engagement and conservation, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a passion for promoting sustainable practices
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
CRCL
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.2025 - Current
- I help take the tree out of the pots
- Helped load the materials needed
- We planted the trees by digging a hole in the marsh mud. Put the tree in the hole. Wrapped in a hard plastic and zip tied it closed in a burrito fashion
Scaffold Helper
Brock Group
Sulphur, LA
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with scaffolding assembly and disassembly in a petrochemical plant.
- Adhered to safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and task completion
- Supported senior scaffolders in preparing materials and tools for projects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout projects.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to execute tasks effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout each project.
- Helped carry material to and from job sites
- Laid out material
- Passed up material
Student
FCL with CRCL
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2025 - 05.2026
- It’s a program called future coastal leaders.
- We talked about the different issues in the coastal area. We go into each specific area.
- Next semester we will make a plan (a dream plan) to see how we can fix some of our current issues
Volunteer
Shrimp festival
New Orleans, LA
09.2025 - 09.2025
- I help set up some of the booths
- I sold merch
- I talked to people about the CRCL
Scaffold Helper
Brock Group
Sulphur, Louisiana
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with scaffolding assembly and disassembly in a petrochemical plant.
- Adhered to safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and task completion
- Supported senior scaffolders in preparing materials and tools for projects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout projects.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to execute tasks effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout each project.
- Helped carry material to and from job sites
- Laid out material
- Passed up material
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 08.2019 - 12.2025
Deridder High School
DeRidder, LOUISIANASkills
- Research methods
- Scientific writing
- Team collaboration
- Environmental awareness
- Community outreach
- Volunteer orientation
- Event setup
- Can use seines to catch fish
- Have some experience with placing small mammal traps
- Have experience with placing pocket gopher trap
- Conservation focused
- Louisiana Driver's license
- TWIC card
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Physical activity
- Site cleanup
- Safety regulations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- TWIC card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
CRCL
09.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Shrimp festival
09.2025 - 09.2025
Student
FCL with CRCL
08.2025 - 05.2026
Scaffold Helper
Brock Group
12.2024 - Current
Scaffold Helper
Brock Group
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
McNeese State University
08.2019 - 12.2025
Deridder High School