BLAKE SMITH
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Skilled Conservation Corps Member with diverse experience in environmental conservation, restoration projects. Demonstrates strong commitment to preserving nature through hands-on work such as trail construction, invasive species management, and habitat restoration. Possesses ability to work in challenging conditions and deep knowledge of local flora and fauna. Previous roles have successfully contributed to the preservation of natural resources and enhancement of public lands.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visitor Services Aide
Freinds of Santa Cruz State Parks
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the park's products and services.
- Cash handling along with computerized Point of Sale transactions.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Used Radios to communicate emergencies to Rangers.
- Checked in campers.
Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
Watsonville, CA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with trail maintenance, including clearing brush and debris from trails.
- Conducted safety inspections on trails to assess their condition and identify potential hazards.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Inspected tools regularly for proper functioning prior to use.
- Removed hazardous materials, like trash and chemicals, from mudslide sites.
- Trimmed, pruned, and planted trees and shrubs to improve appearance of grounds/local community.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently, with a specialty in chainsaw operations.
- fuels reduction
- "Spike"-style schedules, consisting of eight days on in remote locations.
Propagation Specialist Intern
Soquel Nursery Growers
Soquel, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in cuttings of plants intended for sale.
- Monitored plant health.
- Ensured shipments of cutting were received healthy and correctly counted.
- I applied and mixed plant nutrients and fertilizers.
- Watered plants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Soquel High School
Soquel, CA05-2022
Skills
- Chainsaw Operation
- Hand tool usage
- Waste removal
- Maintenance proficiency
- Site Safety
- Landscaping
Certification
- Basic Chainsaw Operation
- basic CPR & AED
- Calirofnia Boaters Licsene
Timeline
Visitor Services Aide
Freinds of Santa Cruz State Parks
03.2024 - Current
Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
02.2023 - 01.2024
Propagation Specialist Intern
Soquel Nursery Growers
10.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Soquel High School
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