Amelia Watts
Provo,UT
Summary
I am a senior college student studying at Utah Valley University. I am majoring in integrated studies with minors in biology, environmental studies, and American studies. I am a responsible team member and take pride in my work, both in school and at my job. I have always been passionate about protecting the natural world, and hope to continue my pursuit of working in a biological, conservation, and/or environmental field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger Aide/Quagga Mussel Technician
Utah Department of Natural Resources
05.2023 - Current
- Decontaminate boats and watercrafts to eradicate both quagga and zebra mussels to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Utah's waterways and water bodies at Deer Creek State Park.
- Work customer service, assist park visitors, answer phone calls.
- Work cash register/money handling.
- Assist gate staff as needed.
- Assist park rangers as needed.
- Season expected to end near the end of October.
Algae Harvesting Boat Operator
Utah Valley University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- One of four workers on an algae harvesting barge project as a part of the Utah Valley University chemistry department.
- Worked to remove toxic blue-green algae from Utah Lake's high use recreational areas and marinas.
- Helped to improve the ecology of Utah Lake.
Seasonal Worker
Green Gate Farms
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked to grow, harvest, and distribute produce to members of the community who were involved in the CSA program at Green Gate Farms.
Seasonal Worker
Johnson's Backyard Garden
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Helped to harvest crops and distribute locally grown produce to communities in the Austin area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies (biology/environmental Studies)
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2024
Minor - American Studies
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2024
Associate of Science - Biology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12.2022
Transfer Student - Biology
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2021
High School Diploma -
Lake Travis High School
Austin, TX05.2020
Skills
- Campground Regulations
- Citation Issuance
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Database Management
- Grant Writing
- Grounds Maintenance
- Money Handling
- Natural Resource Knowledge
- Park Supervision
- Scientific Data Entry
- Teamwork and Solitary Work Skills
- Visitor Assistance
Accomplishments
National Society of Leadership and Success member
National Society of Leadership and Success
September 2023
Member of the esteemed National Society of Leadership and Success. Earned because of academic accomplishment and leadership potential. Only 7% of Utah Valley University students are provided this opportunity.
Above and Beyond the Call Award
Deer Creek State Park, Wallsburg, Utah
Awarded the Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award on August 27, 2023 for my hard work and dedication working at Deer Creek State Park towards the end of the summer season.
Above and Beyond the Call Award
Deer Creek State Park, Wallsburg, Utah
July 2023
Awarded the Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award on July 14th, 2023 for my hard work and dedication working at Deer Creek State Park during the busy Fourth of July weekend.
Above and Beyond the Call Award
Deer Creek State Park, Wallsburg, Utah
June 2023
Awarded the Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award on June 29th, 2023 for my hard work and dedication working at Deer Creek State Park at the beginning of the season.
Dean's List
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
August 2020 - May 2021
Earned Dean's List status during freshman year at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a GPA of 3.73.
Projects
UVSC Herbarium Worker
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
April 2023 - Present
Working to accession the seaweed specimen vouchers my teammates and I collected during our scientific research trip to Coos Bay, Oregon. By accessioning our vouchers, we will make our collection accessible to herbariums across the world.
Seaweed Grant Writer/Awardee
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
January 2023 - June 2023
Member, writer, and awardee of a student-led grant project to visit Coos Bay, Oregon to collect seaweed specimens for the Utah Valley University Herbarium in an effort to accession the collection into a worldwide database.
2023 UVU Spring Student Showcase Presenter
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
April 2023
Presented seaweed grant project during the 2023 Spring Student Showcase at Utah Valley University.
Timeline
Park Ranger Aide/Quagga Mussel Technician
Utah Department of Natural Resources
05.2023 - Current
Algae Harvesting Boat Operator
Utah Valley University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Seasonal Worker
Johnson's Backyard Garden
11.2016 - 01.2017
Seasonal Worker
Green Gate Farms
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies (biology/environmental Studies)
Utah Valley University
Minor - American Studies
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Biology
Utah Valley University
Transfer Student - Biology
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
High School Diploma -
Lake Travis High School
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