Enjoy working on hands-on environmental restoration projects and collaborating with diverse teams I am passionate about wetlands, carbon sequestration, and community-based science Interested in pursueing a career in environmental planning or consulting, with a focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation
Briana Kyes
Student
Arcata,CA
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Data Collection Monitoring
Friends Of The Arcata Marsh
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct wetland monitoring and collect data on invasive species in marsh ecosystems
- Collaborate with team members on ongoing research to mitigate species spread
- Assist in presenting findings to the local board of directors
Researcher
Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct benthic macroinvertebrate sampling to assess water quality
- Analyze data to identify water quality trends and collaborate with team members to interpret results
- Prepare for statistical analysis to evaluate the significance of findings
Volunteer
Friends of the Dunes
08.2024 - Current
- Involved in invasive species removal projects, focusing on European Beachgrass and Ice Plant
- Engaged in community outreach and environmental education
- Assisted in coastal dune habitat restoration and conservation efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Management
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Social Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Excel: data entry and management, sorting, subtotals, pivot tables, using functions, statistical analyses (including average, T-test, ANOVA, F-test, regression analysis) and charting Scientific method and critical thinking: Experimental design and hypothesis testing (including statistical analyses previously mentioned) Unit conversions - various cognitive and quantitative methods used for making back-of-the-envelope estimations and calculations Vegetation sampling - experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis Water chemistry testing: temperature, pH, nitrate, phosphate, water hardness, dissolved oxygen; estimation of flow Benthic macroinvertebrates - sampling, identification, water quality analysis via biomonitoring Energy consumption analysis, including conversion of consumption to CO, equivalents Life cycle analysis Carbon sequestration analysis including tree sampling, DBH and height measurement, and calculations Social science survey methods Designing and delivering short Powerpoint presentations
Interests
Timeline
Assistant in Data Collection Monitoring
Friends Of The Arcata Marsh
01.2025 - Current
Researcher
Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Friends of the Dunes
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Management
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
San Joaquin Delta College
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Social Science
San Joaquin Delta College
05.2001 -
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