Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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DYLAN DI LUCCIO

Saugerties,NY

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Streamside Restoration Technician

Cornell University / NYSDEC
02.2024 - Current
  • Help support the Hudson River Estuary Trees for Tribs program.
  • Maintain a native plant nursery.
  • Conduct plant monitoring at previous restoration sites to obtain survival rates.
  • Data entry through ArcMap & Microsoft Excel.
  • Lead volunteers during planting events.
  • Create planting plans for upcoming planting events.
  • Instructing landowners in the maintenance of previous restoration areas.
  • Monitoring and managing invasive species.
  • Updating and maintaining databases.
  • Conduct site visits and site assessments for new Trees for Tribs applicants.

Urban Park Ranger

New York City Department Of Parks And Recreation
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Connected park patrons of all ages to the natural world by educating them on the local flora, fauna, & the history of their parks.
  • Helped establish Corcheron Park (Queens, NY) as a Level I Certified Arboretum.
  • Rescued animals that are injured or sick, and transported them to the necessary rehabilitation specialists.
  • Taught the Rangers Conservation Corps, which is an 8 week afterschool program tailored to local high school students to get them to engage more with their local ecosystem and environmental non-profits.
  • Took care of animals that live within our office.
  • Performed outreach to local schools, non-profits, friends of groups, alliances, and conservancies.
  • Traveled to schools to teach the younger generation the importance of urban wildlife, ecosystem preservation, etc.
  • Patroled NYC Parks and enforce their rules and regulations if necessary.
  • Hosted Facebook Live broadcasts.
  • Assisted park patrons with any questions and/or concerns that they have.
  • Programs included trainings in botany, ornithology, canoeing, camping, seining, historical tours, etc.

Volunteer Associate

New York City Department Of Parks And Recreation
09.2018 - 08.2022
  • Led over one-hundred indoor & outdoor botanical trainings with advanced volunteers.
  • Assisted in dozens of forest restoration efforts in upland forests and wetlands.
  • Created, planned, & coordinated events which involved street tree care, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, etc.
  • Operated extended cab pick-up trucks & passenger vans throughout the five boroughs in all weather.
  • Oversaw and engaged volunteers of all ages & backgrounds.
  • Managed databases through Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and NAMA.
  • Grew the "Super Steward" volunteer program by more than two times its original capacity.
  • Helped create a modernized reporting survey for volunteers through ArcGIS.

Wildlife Monitor

New York City Department Of Parks And Recreation
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Monitored RBESNA (Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area) for Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, Common Terns, Least Terns, Black Skimmers, etc. and observed their behaviors.
  • Monitored RBESNA for scrapes, nests, eggs, chicks, and fledglings.
  • Recorded all observed data into notepad and input that data into Microsoft excel at end of day for daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired symbolic and snow fencing.
  • Would conduct escorts through RBESNA for beach Maintenance and Operation vehicles.
  • Interacted and educated the public through tabling and impromptu events,

Crew Leader

Student Conservation Association
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Installed puncheons, check steps, and other trail maintaining structures.
  • Closed desire line trails by cutting and using invasive flora while in constant communication with NYC Parks and the Natural Areas Conservancy.
  • Managed, led, and taught a crew of high school students.

Education

BACHELOR'S - Political Science

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
2016

Skills

  • Environmental Education
  • Botany & Ornithology ID
  • Outreach Management
  • ArcGIS Survey123
  • ArcMap
  • Operating a Bobcat Mini Skid Steer with an Auger and Loader
  • Group Teaching & Leading
  • Community Outreach
  • Public Speaking
  • Maintaining a Plant Nursery
  • Database Management
  • Enforcement
  • Animal Care & Rescue
  • Radio Communications

Certification

  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified - Adult & Pediatric
  • Naloxone Certified
  • Crisis Intervention Certified
  • Urban Park Service Graduate
  • NYC Parks "Best Special Event" Award Recipient

References

Jason Stein

Assistant Director of Operations

10-10 Queens Plaza S, Long Island City, NY 11101

Jason.Stein@parks.nyc.gov

917-374-1207



Sgt. Joseph Czeisel

Associate Urban Park Ranger

1234 Fifth Avenue - 5th Floor, NY, NY 10029 

Joseph.Czeisel@parks.nyc.gov

347-622-3340



Beth Roessler

Tributary Conservation Specialist 

21 S, Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY 12561

Beth.Roessler@dec.ny.gov

845-256-2253

Timeline

Streamside Restoration Technician

Cornell University / NYSDEC
02.2024 - Current

Urban Park Ranger

New York City Department Of Parks And Recreation
08.2022 - 02.2024

Wildlife Monitor

New York City Department Of Parks And Recreation
04.2021 - 10.2021

Crew Leader

Student Conservation Association
08.2019 - 08.2019

Volunteer Associate

New York City Department Of Parks And Recreation
09.2018 - 08.2022

BACHELOR'S - Political Science

SUNY Oneonta

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