Bryanna Odalyss Ramos
Chico,CA
Summary
Qualified professional with experience and proficiency in supporting conservation of natural resources and mitigating agricultural product losses seeking work. Master in applying knowledge and expertise in conservation planning, resource protection, applicable laws, and programs, as well as implementing practices through field work. Talented in managing priorities and meeting deadlines in results-driven industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soil Conservationist GS 7
Natural Resource Conservation Services- USDA
Oroville, CA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Analyzed data from field sampling activities to evaluate site conditions before and after implementation of conservation practices.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote awareness about soil conservation techniques.
- Supported key decision-making by utilized analytical and map creation software to assess soil and local environments.
- Inspected sites to ensure that conservation practices were implemented properly.
- Applied subject matter expertise alongside government agency personnel to solve management problems.
- Educated property owners and land users on special technical and financial assistance programs to support practical means of implementing and achieving conservation objectives.
- Maintained current knowledge of legislation, agency procedures and agreements between parties to adhere to relevant regulations and legal contracts.
- Developed plans for conservation practices such as cover crops, terraces, grass waterways, and other best management practices.
- Provided emerging technical advice for private land owners affected by recent floods and fires such as the Park Fire, Thompson Fire, and Camp Fire among others throughout Butte County.
- Training Certificates and Conservation Plan Examples of projects provided upon request.
Maintenance Park Aide
California State Parks
Malibu, CA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Serve guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences
- Monitor trails and beaches to ensure safety regulations are followed
- Survey trails for hazardous conditions such as fallen trees or debris and erosion sites
- Work with Cultural
- Manually removing sand, mud, debris from sites on trials and roads after destructive weather patterns
- Conduct regular maintenance of park facilities and historic sites across State Parks Malibu District
- Assist with wildlife management activities such as collecting data on habitat restoration sites
- Assist with landscaping projects such as planting native landscapes and removing invasive species
- Train for and enforce regulations surrounding use of nontoxic herbicides in disturbed areas
- Manually spray historic sites vulnerable to pest species under the California State Park Land Resources
- Inspect and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage
- Monitored weather conditions to determine ideal conditions for watering, fertilization, and spraying
- Create landscape designs for native restoration and maintain historic museum landscapes
- Continuous maintenance of parking equipment and tools for safety and longevity
- Work closely with collaborative agencies within California State Park; Cultural Resources, Forestry, Land Resources, and Special Events coordinators to approve facilitate park projects
Plant Material Center Associate
Altman's Specialty Plants
Ontario, CA
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Inspected plant products in multiple garden centers regularly to ensure quality standards were met
- Identified solutions for garden center pests and diseases using integrated pest management strategies
- Instructed garden center clients on proper repotting, and plant maintenance techniques to ensure customer satisfaction of the products purchased under the Altman’s Specialty Plants brand
- Worked closely with store managers and employees at garden centers on the proper care techniques for plant products aiming to prevent plant deterioration and mitigate sales declines
- Provided valuable information to garden center visitors on the importance of reading soil labels and nontoxic pesticides to ensure that customers were buying the products appropriate to their plant needs
- Responded genuinely and appropriately to customer inquiries about available products and concerns
- Pruned, trimmed, and culled plants to promote proper growth
- Repotted and propagated plants that were overgrown and in need of new soil and amendments
- Tagged plants and documented details in inventory records
Urban Wildlife Conservation and Education Intern
Ortiz Laboratory at Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, California
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated and assisted projects to monitor wildlife in urban areas throughout the San Gabriel Valley aimed to understand differences and patterns of urban wildlife ecology and behavior
- Returned to sites to continuously repair and maintain camera trapping devices on trails and urban areas
- Input data from camera footage to the online database Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) to provide city planners, wildlife managers, and researchers to increase awareness of biodiversity in cities
- Participated in laboratory research presentations for the Urban Parrot Project aimed at monitoring wild parrot populations for signs of invisibility and growth in Los Angeles County and San Gabriel Valley
- Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to develop further community engagement strategies focused on wildlife
Soil Conservationist Intern
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Waconia, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the development of soil conservation plans and strategies, working with field office staff and SWCD district staff
- Worked closely with local vector control efforts for more precise and effective spraying efforts
- Conducted field evaluations to assess soil erosion, water quality, land use practices, and other resource concerns using modern and conventional methods to ensure that the data collection was accurate
- Collaborated with local farmers and landowners to develop best management practices for soil conservation
- Provided technical assistance in implementation of conservation programs, such as crop rotation and cover cropping
- Created maps using GIS software showing areas affected by soil erosion or other environmental concerns with the consent of local workgroups and the respective on site NRCS Engineer
- Analyzed aerial photographs to identify changes in land post natural distasters.
- Surveyed sites prior to construction projects to ensure minimal damage is done to the environment during development and monitored for cultural significant artifacts significant to the location
- Compiled reports documenting findings from land surveys for expiring NRCS easement contracts
- Attended conferences and workshops related to soil conservation initiatives with the purpose of networking and engaging with local and commercial agriculture establishments in the area
- Drafted proposals outlining recommended actions for improving soil health with Soil Conservationists
- Collaborated with other agencies or organizations working towards similar goals with the purpose of resource management, agricultural production, and community engagement with the NRCS
- Assisted with fieldwork such as permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling and soil sampling
- Prepared calculations and drafted drawings and visual aids to create infrastructure that will reduce soil erosion, chemical runoff, and compaction
- Utilized software applications Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD MEP, GIS databases and applications to improve land use recommendations
- Addressed resource concerns in NRCS contracts and using the 9-step NRCS planning process
- Visited locations affected by erosion concerns, identified potential causes to poor crop health
Barkeeper
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Montclair, CA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided guidance to new waiters in learning the menu items and their ingredients
- Took orders from customers accurately and efficiently
- Instructed waiters on how to respond appropriately to customer complaints or inquiries
- Reviewed servers' performance regularly by observing them interacting with customers
- Monitored compliance with sanitation regulations while maintaining a safe working environment
- Ensured that all trainees are aware of the company's policies and procedures regarding safety
- Collaborated directly with servers to improve functional guest experience
Teaching Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
Huntington Park, CA
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in lesson planning STEM related concepts
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on elementary level science subject matter framed to meet state standards
- Evaluated submitted assignments for clarity and skills, assigned grades and discussed results with struggling students to enhance understanding of course objectives
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Managed clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission
- Arranged and led academic and study activities for students
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques and firsthand curriculum
- Optimized learning plans while quantifying student progress through test administration
Laboratory Assistant Intern
UC Davis Department of Entomology
Davis, CA
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintenance of insect colonies, assisted in agricultural related field work, written data input, attendance of regularly scheduled seminars for educated assessment and input
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff
- Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures
- Performed complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results
- Prepared, processed, and analyzed lab samples
- Cultivated, isolated, and identified microorganisms in biological samples to assist in diagnostic efforts
- Formulated successful products and methods for eliminating weeds, controlling crop diseases, and minimizing harmful insect pests
- Identified ideal methods for planting, cultivating, harvesting and other aspects for horticultural products
- Assessed soil problems and water quality issues to identify causes or sources for effective resolution
- Determined tactics for altering soil to increase suitability for specific plants
- Analyzed reports and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data
- Researched soil response to management practices and alternatives to identify effects on environment
- Studied how soil forms, interacts, and changes with living organisms and ecosystems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA06.2024
Associate of Science - Biology
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06-2021
Skills
- Bilingual
- Team collaboration
- Resolute and punctual
- Interpersonal communication
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Applying Standard Operating Procedures
- Preparing written Reports
- Resource management
- Database documentation
- Insect and plant identification
- Soil nutrient testing
- Soil sample collection
- Field Observations Recording
- Site Inspection
- Technical documentation
- Environmental monitoring
- Identifying Environmental Concerns
- Outcome Predictions
- Recommending solutions
- Research Presentation
Extracurricular Activities
- Chico Mom Club (2025)
- Women In Agriculture (2021-2024)
- Robles Horticulture Club (2021-2024)
- Environmental Biology Club (2023-2024)
- Cal Poly Rose Parade Float Volunteer (2022-2023)
- Los Angeles Community College Conservation Club Member (2018)
Certification
Available Upon Request
References
- Rick Tofoya, National Program Manager, USDA-NRCS, rick.tafoya@usda.gov, (641) 247-1307
- Gabriel Gambo, Park Maintenance Manager, California State Parks, gabriel.gamboa@parks.ca.gov, (626) 710-7251
- Jenna Ganoung Assistant State Conservationist -NRCS, jenna.ganoung@usda.gov, (530) 739-5133
- Marvin Mendez, Maintenance Worker II, California State Parks, marvin.mendez@parks.ca.gov, (818) 390-0349
- Orr German, Soil Conservationist GS 9-NRCS orr.german@usda.gov, (818) 390-0349
- Lillian Trejo, Biologist-NRCS, lillian.trejo@usda.gov, (805) 613-5408
Timeline
Soil Conservationist GS 7
Natural Resource Conservation Services- USDA
09.2024 - 02.2025
Maintenance Park Aide
California State Parks
08.2023 - 07.2024
Urban Wildlife Conservation and Education Intern
Ortiz Laboratory at Cal Poly Pomona
08.2022 - 12.2022
Soil Conservationist Intern
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
06.2022 - 08.2022
Plant Material Center Associate
Altman's Specialty Plants
01.2022 - 03.2023
Barkeeper
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
06.2021 - 06.2022
Teaching Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2018 - 06.2021
Laboratory Assistant Intern
UC Davis Department of Entomology
02.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
California State Polytechnic University
Associate of Science - Biology
East Los Angeles College
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
East Los Angeles College
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