Ariel Wilson
Calabasas,CA
Summary
Highly motivated, dependable and hardworking recent graduate with extensive knowledge of climate science, ecological restoration, and California ecosystems. Strengths include a collaborative mindset, extensive knowledge of native plants, strong interpersonal communication skills, a positive attitude and eagerness to learn, and gardening experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Malibu Foundation Fellow
California Climate Action Corps
09.2024 - Current
- Developing field protocols and performing biotic and abiotic soil testing and remediation
- Creating native plant community assemblages according to site conditions and species characteristics
Conducting site assessments identifying native, non-native, and invasive plants, invertebrates, and
vertebrates - Managing the Malibu Foundation nursery, overseeing the growth and maintenance of all plants and seeds, and creating schedules for seed sowing
- Participating in professional development programs such as Climate Stewardship, Hazardous Waste Training and Native Plant Landscaping
Assistant Manager/ Wall Maintenance Technician
Boulderdash Indoor Rock Gym
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed daily operations of the climbing gym, including overseeing weekly classes, handling member requests and complaints, and tracking member billing information
- Interacted with members to create a friendly and welcoming environment
- Trained new employees in customer service protocols, safety inspection procedures, and company expectations and policies
Monarch and Milkweed Project Lead
Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SAMO)
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked with a team of Native Plant Technicians and NPS personnel to help grow and restore dwindling populations of California's native Milkweed species
- Coordinated with various organizations and community members to facilitate public milkweed seed and plant distribution events
- Created and distributed educational material surrounding native plants in English and Spanish.
- Analyzed and recorded data to measure the success rate of milkweed growth in areas that had been restored
Native Plant Nursery Intern
Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SAMO)
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the Identification, propagation, and sowing of native plants and seeds to be used for National Parks Service restoration projects within the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Collected, cleaned, and categorized native seeds for nursery use.
- Interacted with and assisted volunteers with various nursery projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sustainability
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA05.2023
Certification
CPR Certification, National CPR Foundation, 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Malibu Foundation Fellow
California Climate Action Corps
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager/ Wall Maintenance Technician
Boulderdash Indoor Rock Gym
07.2022 - 09.2024
Monarch and Milkweed Project Lead
Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SAMO)
01.2022 - 10.2022
Native Plant Nursery Intern
Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SAMO)
10.2021 - 01.2022
CPR Certification, National CPR Foundation, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sustainability
Pepperdine University
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