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Andy Maldonado

Conservation Corps Member
Anaheim,CA

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Conservation Corps Member

AmeriCorps Program
Hurricane, UT
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked with ACE Mountain west for assisting in turning National State Parks and Forests ( ie. Zion National park, Bryce-Canyon National park, Bridge Teton National Forest) into safe space for public use.
  • Coordinated public access and limited animal movements with use of designated fencing.
  • Cared for seeds, clippings and buds and monitored plantings to cultivate desired harvests.
  • Worked 8 days on, 6 days off
  • Camped in diverse weather (rain/fog/heat) for over 21 days
  • Hiked 10+ miles on bumpy, muddy, steep terrains daily
  • Carried 50+ pounds for long distances
  • Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
  • Used essential tools (ie. McLouds, plant loppers, pickaxes, shovels) to create and restore trails for public use
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Reviewed and enforced Utah regulations for public forest lands and private safety forestry guidelines

Research Volunteer

Sonoma State University Biology Department
Rohnert Park, CA
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Used tools such as dip-nets and waders.
  • Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research
  • Worked on determining conservation methods for vertebrates

Research Assistant

Sonoma State University Biology Department
Rohnert Park, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Monitored Copeland creek water quality using Benthic macro-invertebrates (BMI).
  • Prepared samples used for analysis via identifying BMI.
  • Collected BMI using the following: dip nets, kick nets, waders, trays, forceps, 70% ethanol vials.
  • Used lab techniques for Identify BMI using: EPT index, dichotomous keys, and microscopes.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
  • Co-presenter in the Sonoma state university Science and Technology Symposium of 2023.

Land Management (internship)

SSU Center Of Environmental Inquiry
Rohnert Park, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • 9-hour land management training sessions every Saturday for 5 weeks.
  • Took final assessments at the end of training
  • Used following tools : Hoe/rake, weed wacker, flame thrower, hand saws, branch clippers, crosscut saws, Tri-edge 30' long reach handle, and hedge root puller.
  • Identified 10+ Native, Non- native, and invasive plants
  • Assisted with handling/pulling invasive plants
  • Learned differences between rushes, sedges, and grasses.
  • Worked in various areas including: UC-Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, Galbreath wildlands preserve, Fairfield osborn preserve, and Occidental arts and ecology center for trail building and plant management.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Naturalist Training (internship)

SSU Center Of Environmental Inquiry
Rohnert Park, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained on how to utilize Naturalist skills/methods and implement them on the field
  • Identified fungal, bacteria, plants, animals species
  • Discovered native history and geomorphology of the preserve.
  • Learned to handle urgent situations associated with animal confrontation
  • Learned how to conserve animals and protect habitats
  • Tested my knowledge by leading 8+ tours around the preserve

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Zoology

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
08.2019 -

High School Diploma -

Katella High School
Anaheim, CA
08.2015 -

Skills

Critical Thinkingundefined

Affiliations

  • SSU Center of Environmental inquiry
  • American Conservation Experience

References

Suzanne Decoursey: decourse@sonoma.edu

Nicholas geist: nick.geist@sonoma.edu

Jason Martz: jmartz@usaconservation.org

Timeline

Conservation Corps Member

AmeriCorps Program
06.2023 - Current

Research Volunteer

Sonoma State University Biology Department
04.2023 - 05.2023

Research Assistant

Sonoma State University Biology Department
02.2023 - 05.2023

Land Management (internship)

SSU Center Of Environmental Inquiry
02.2023 - 05.2023

Naturalist Training (internship)

SSU Center Of Environmental Inquiry
09.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Zoology

Sonoma State University
08.2019 -

High School Diploma -

Katella High School
08.2015 -

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