Annalise Saldivar
Santa Cruz,California
Summary
Detail-oriented recent graduate equipped with strong research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Aims to leverage analytical capabilities to contribute to innovative projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Quality Intern
County of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed logs of experiments and relevant data and updated databases with new information.
- Analyzed water samples for the presence of various contaminants, such as bacteria and heavy metals.
- Performed turbidity, CDOM, and UV brighteners analyses on freshwater samples.
- Conducted beach sampling in Santa Cruz County utilizing sterile methods to avoid contamination.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Wildlife Survey Intern
UCSC Campus Natural Reserve
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed herpetology surveys focused on slender salamanders and rough-skinned newts for UCSC campus reserve.
- Placed cameras in optimal locations for monitoring mountain lions on the natural reserve.
- Carried out wildlife surveys, employing quadrats and transect tapes.
- Maintained data precision.
Ecological Restoration Intern
Younger Lagoon Reserve
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Restored native coastal plant species by eliminating invasive species.
- Identified diverse plant species along the California coast.
- Conducted ongoing maintenance to sustain optimal conditions for indigenous flora.
- Performed site preparation activities such as tree planting, weed control, and mulching.
- Engaged in setting up snap traps aiding UCSC studies on Woodrats.
Green Labs Coordinator
UCSC Sustainability Office
Santa Cruz, California
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed lab compliance at UCSC by evaluating electricity, water, and energy use.
- Developed educational presentations on enhancing sustainability initiatives across UCSC campus.
- Created signage to guide lab workers in reducing energy and water consumption.
- Conducted lobbying activities to promote eco-friendly initiatives.
Wildlands Student
Wildlands Studies
Kailua-Kona, HI
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Developed proficiency in academic writing, including essays and research papers.
- Prepared and delivered presentations on subject-specific topics.
- Performed surveys on diverse fish and coral species across multiple reef ecosystems.
- Assessed reef health by identifying specific fish species that serve as indicators.
- Carried out activities related to measuring and identifying specific fish species, urchins, as well as corals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2025
Skills
- Water sampling
- Public outreach
- Sampling techniques
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Laboratory analysis
- Data collection
- Time management abilities
- Excellent communication
- Microsoft Excel
- JMP statistical software
- R Studio statistical software
- Camera and snap trap preparation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wildlife Survey Intern
UCSC Campus Natural Reserve
04.2024 - 06.2024
Water Quality Intern
County of Santa Cruz
02.2024 - Current
Ecological Restoration Intern
Younger Lagoon Reserve
04.2023 - 06.2023
Green Labs Coordinator
UCSC Sustainability Office
01.2023 - 05.2023
Wildlands Student
Wildlands Studies
07.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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