Benjamin Blackhall
Buffalo,NY
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restoration Technician
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted invasive species treatments using foliar and cut stump treatments
- Gained experience identifying native and invasive plant species
- Worked on wetland and stream building construction sites
- At times operated heavy equipment such as skid steers, dump trucks and marsh masters
- Learned how to properly use and maintain brush saws and chain saws
- Performed stream bank stabilization and bioengineered erosion control installations.
Manager
McDonald's
02.2017 - Current
- In charge of running shifts
- Responsible for making food quickly with good quality
- Make sure everyone is following procedure
- Counting drawers
- Making deposits
Intern
Tifft Nature Preserve
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Responsible for trail maintenance
- Planted native trees and plants
- Conduct population surveys for deer
- Management of invasive species
General Laborer
Cheektowaga Conservation Corps
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Seasonal job
- Maintaining nature trails
- Building new boardwalks and observation decks
- Gained knowledge of local ecology
Education
3 years of college - Animal Behavior Ecology & Conservation
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2021
3 semesters - General Studies
Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY05.2018
Skills
- Restaurant Management
- Cleaning Experience
- Food Safety
- Inventory Control
- Leadership
- POS
- Species Identification
- Equipment use
- Equipment maintence
Certification
ServSafe
Commercial NYS Pesticide Technician in catagory 3A
Timeline
Restoration Technician
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
09.2023 - Current
Intern
Tifft Nature Preserve
02.2021 - 05.2021
Manager
McDonald's
02.2017 - Current
General Laborer
Cheektowaga Conservation Corps
06.2015 - 08.2016
3 semesters - General Studies
Erie Community College
3 years of college - Animal Behavior Ecology & Conservation
Canisius College