Benjamin Heitritter
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Recent Environmental Science graduate seeking a career in natural resource management. I have taken various natural science college courses giving me an understanding on how to properly manage and protect our natural resources. Looking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dryer Technician
South Dakota Soybean Processors
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed all aspects of soybean processing including computer monitoring, lab testing, and operating equipment.
- Maintained safe working conditions for employees and complied with state and federal regulations regarding health and safety along with lockout and tagout compliance.
- Performed routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on dryer and related machinery.
Greenhouse Manager/Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted professor with plant-pollinator research project by spending time in field surveying, observing, and compiling field data.
- Managed research plants in greenhouse by watering, fertilizer, staking, and tagging.
Park Ranger
Cutty's Campground
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
District Conservationist
Dickinson County Conservation Board
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed land for invasive species poising threats through prescribed burnings, spot-spraying, and mowing.
- Managed all county trails and ditches by mowing, tree-trimming and year-round removal of Eastern Red Cedar.
- Analyzed workloads, developed conservation plans and established goals within constraints of funding and staff availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft programs
- Soil survey sites
- Familiar with ArcGIS
- Natural Resource Protection
- Park Supervision
- Maintaining clean work areas
Timeline
Dryer Technician
South Dakota Soybean Processors
02.2023 - 05.2023
Greenhouse Manager/Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Park Ranger
Cutty's Campground
05.2021 - 08.2021
District Conservationist
Dickinson County Conservation Board
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
South Dakota State University
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