Dylan Chorny
Halfmoon
Summary
Conservation Biology graduate from SUNY-ESF with experience at Albany Pinebush Preserve as a Conservation Science Tech I. Skilled in bird banding, prescribed burn techniques, plant surveys, and population counting. I took a step away from the conservation field due to life circumstances with a couple years working in furniture and lawn treatments but am looking to get back into the field and make a difference!
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Lawncare Specialist
TruGreen Lawn Care
Albany, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Worked independently visiting clients properties to apply treatments to their lawns.
- Used both a ride-on aerator and a walk behind aerator to seed and aerate clients lawns.
- I worked with clients to ensure the smoothest and safest deployment of lawn treatments to maximize effectiveness and client satisfaction.
TRANSFER DRIVER
OLD BRICK FURNITURE CO.
Clifton Park, NY
01.2023 - 08.2025
- I am responsible for loading merchandise onto my truck and bringing it to stores around the area.
- I merchandise up and stage the showrooms with the designers.
- Physically demanding job that involved regular lifting of 200lbs+ products.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 1
ALBANY PINEBUSH PRESERVE COMMISSION
Albany, NY
05.2023 - 12.2023
- I performed Karner Blue butterfly population surveys 2 times a week during the summer months.
- One to two times a week I banded birds in the summer and fall.
- I was responsible for vegetation surveys as well as prescribed burns when available.
- Also responsible for weekly bombardier beetle trap checks and well monitoring.
- This position required me to be out in the field almost every day during the extreme heat and cold weather.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 1
ALBANY PINEBUSH PRESERVE COMMISSION
Albany, NY
05.2021 - 12.2022
- I performed Karner Blue butterfly population surveys 2 times a week during the summer.
- One to two times a week I banded birds in the summer and fall.
- I was responsible for vegetation surveys as well as prescribed burns when available.
- Also responsible for weekly bombardier beetle trap checks and well monitoring.
- This position required me to be out in the field almost every day during the extreme heat and cold weather.
WAREHOUSE HELPER
OLD BRICK FURNITURE CO.
Clifton Park, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- I was responsible for putting together furniture, staging/unloading trucks, delivering furniture, deliveries, retrieving pickups, removing garbage and operating a cherry picker.
- I usually worked 45-50 hour weeks doing manual labor for long hours.
CONSERVATION STEWARD INTERNSHIP
CLARK RESERVATION STATE PARK
Jamesville, NY
06.2019 - 06.2019
- I was responsible for going around the park with the rest of the crew to remove invasive species.
- It required me to work outside all day in the elements so long hours aren't a problem.
ROOFER
ANDRE CHORNY ROOFING
01.2014 - 12.2017
- I would help him strip shingles off of roofs, help with repairs and put new rubber roofs on homes.
- This job helped me build discipline and showed me how to work hard.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
SUNY-ESF
Syracuse, NY01.2021
Advanced Regents Diploma - undefined
SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL
Clifton Park, NY01.2017
Skills
- Field research
- GPS navigation
- Fire management
- Data collection
- Water quality monitoring
- Wildlife monitoring
- Tree ID
- Bird ID
Timeline
Residential Lawncare Specialist
TruGreen Lawn Care
09.2025 - Current
CONSERVATION SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 1
ALBANY PINEBUSH PRESERVE COMMISSION
05.2023 - 12.2023
TRANSFER DRIVER
OLD BRICK FURNITURE CO.
01.2023 - 08.2025
WAREHOUSE HELPER
OLD BRICK FURNITURE CO.
01.2022 - 05.2022
CONSERVATION SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 1
ALBANY PINEBUSH PRESERVE COMMISSION
05.2021 - 12.2022
CONSERVATION STEWARD INTERNSHIP
CLARK RESERVATION STATE PARK
06.2019 - 06.2019
ROOFER
ANDRE CHORNY ROOFING
01.2014 - 12.2017
Advanced Regents Diploma - undefined
SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
SUNY-ESF