- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Backpacking
- Running
- Hiking
Austen J Dixon
Columbus,OH
Summary
Motivated student pursuing a Masters degree in Environment & Natural Resources, with a strong focus on plant ecology. Skilled in efficiently preparing resources, equipment, and materials for research purposes, including data collection, analysis, and lab work. Possesses a diverse knowledge base in forestry, aquatic ecology, and wildlife biology. Committed to making meaningful contributions to the field of environmental science through rigorous research and practical application of ecological principles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- As a Graduate Teaching Assistant during my Masters, the typical responsibilities included classroom or laboratory instruction, advising and supervision of students, research, reviewing curricular materials, & various administrative duties.
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Instructed courses included Forest Silviculture, Forest Biometrics, & Dynamics of Ecosystem Restoration.
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized advanced statistical software (R) to analyze large datasets, create informational graphs, uncovering key insights for informed decisionmaking in scientific research.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
Natural Resource Seasonal
Ohio Division of Wildlife
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Working out of District 3 (Akron, OH) this position assisted with research conducted in 5 Counties in Northeast Ohio through population surveys and lab studies with wildlife biologists on common fish species of Ohio
- Daily tasks outside of this included maintenance of designated wildlife areas including dam inspections, wetland dilineations, boat ramp inspections, mowing, landscaping, and waste removal
Adventure Course Director
Camp Manitou
06.2022 - 08.2022
- In 2022, I returned as the Director of the adventure course elements and rock-climbing walls
- This role was a crew lead of 5 assistant adventure instructors, maintaining proper safety precautions and supervision of camp members while engaged in high risk activities such as rock climbing walls 7 high ropes courses
- I was also a cabin counselor of boys from the 12-year-old age group over the two-month camp, supervising them inside and out of the cabin for most of the day
Camp Counselor (Adventure Course Staff)
Camp Manitou
06.2021 - 08.2021
- In 2021, I was an Assistant Instructor of adventure course elements and rock-climbing walls at a summer camp
- With approximately 375 boys at camp, ages 6-16 years old, I worked with a very diverse group of children from all over the world
- I was also a cabin counselor for the 10-year-old age division over the two-month camp, supervising them inside and out of the cabin for most of the day, and also at times stepping in to help with children outside of my assigned cabin
Laborer
Stonescapes Construction LLC
06.2017 - 11.2017
- As an employee of Stonescapes, I performed many tasks that required physical labor on construction sites in all types of weather
- Tasks such as utilizing hand and power tools of all types: shovels, sledgehammers, air hammers, earth tampers, concrete saws, surveying and measuring equipment, and driving the 4WD vehicle to and from work sites
Education
Masters - Environment & Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2026
B.S - Parks Conservation And Natural Resource Mgt.
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2020
Skills
- Group Problem-Solving Approach
- Strategic Decision Making
- Data Analysis Proficiency
- Practical Field Experience
- Excellent Time Management and Organization
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Plant identification
- Wilderness navigation
Certification
- Ohio Forestry Association - Certified Chainsaw Training, 23'
- NAI Certified Interpretive Guide, 02/20
- CITI Wildlife & Lab Research, 2020
- IACUC Training, 2020
- Busch Mechanics - Wilderness Course, 07/20
- Eppley Institute - Natural Resource Mgt., 20'
- Eppley Institute - Visitor Use Mgt. in Wilderness, 20'
Leadership Experience
Served as a proud member of Theta Xi Fraternity during my undergraduate studies. Held positions of scholarship, secretary, vice president, & president. Attended multiple leadership academies throughout my 4-year tenure and gained many skillful competencies such as delegation, accountability, responsibility, communication though my experiences as a executive board member.
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2022 - 08.2024
Adventure Course Director
Camp Manitou
06.2022 - 08.2022
Natural Resource Seasonal
Ohio Division of Wildlife
09.2021 - 06.2022
Camp Counselor (Adventure Course Staff)
Camp Manitou
06.2021 - 08.2021
Laborer
Stonescapes Construction LLC
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Ohio Forestry Association - Certified Chainsaw Training, 23'
- NAI Certified Interpretive Guide, 02/20
- CITI Wildlife & Lab Research, 2020
- IACUC Training, 2020
- Busch Mechanics - Wilderness Course, 07/20
- Eppley Institute - Natural Resource Mgt., 20'
- Eppley Institute - Visitor Use Mgt. in Wilderness, 20'
Masters - Environment & Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
B.S - Parks Conservation And Natural Resource Mgt.
Slippery Rock University
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