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Ellsworth Hamilton

Polacca

Summary

Dedicated Artist with 6 plus years of experience being a high performing artist. Superb knowledge of the art industry. Also, a passionate conservationist and outdoor recreationalist with 5 years of conservation experience ranging from trail work to chainsaw fuels reduction. Experience working on fencing projects, invasive species removal projects, Aswell as restoration Projects. Medically trained with Wilderness First Responder WFR. Self-confident and consistently willing to learn and try out new ideas. Excellent organizational and event planning talents.

Professional in service industry, prepared for collaborative roles in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to support operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. Focused on teamwork and adaptability, possessing strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member Roving Crew

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
03.2021
  • Applied conventional and established conservation methods and techniques to maintain or improve production while conserving resources.
  • Assisted in evaluation of onsite conservation needs and applied land treatment measures.
  • Participated in work teams to plan, develop or implement programs for improving environmental habitats, wetlands or groundwater or soil resources.
  • Coordinated with project partners and National Park Services personnel.
  • Worked in partnership with the USFS and NFF to conduct small diameter tree fuels reduction to help with wildfire mitigation efforts.
  • Experience working with 30- ton wood splitter/ maintenance.
  • Chainsaw experience 60 hours Stihl MS 362.
  • Worked in teams to cut, buck, and split wood into firewood fuels for the surrounding communities.
  • Completed a 2 mile fencing project. Demolition and reconstruction of the 2 wire barbed fence.
  • Invasive species removal.

Artist

Self-employed
06.2018 - Current
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
  • Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
  • Tracked weekly sales, expenses and other financial information.
  • Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
  • Generated design and model creation time estimates when needed.
  • Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
  • Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals, including creating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets. Logo work for upcoming plant-based food truck and vendor.
  • Developed art and design concepts.
  • Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

TTAP Individual Placement Intern

Casa Grande Ruins NP
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Stabilization and Preservation of Compound A.
    Essential functions and responsibilities:
    i. Preparing mortar and plaster mixtures
    ii. Removal of historic stabilization layers
    iii. Filling voids in the puddled adobe architecture caused by erosion and pest
    species
    iv. Drain repair and contouring to improve drainage
    v. Room backfill to protect subsurface deposits
    vi. Site Documentation
    2) Stabilization and Preservation of Historic Park buildings.
    Essential functions and responsibilities:
    i. Preparing mortar mixtures
    ii. Removal and replacing of stucco layers.
    iii. Resetting loose cap and mid-wall masonry
    iv. Replacing deteriorated adobe wall surfaces
    v. Drain repair and contouring to improve drainage
    vii. Documentation of work
    3) Assist with maintaining the historic landscape:
    Essential functions and responsibilities:
    i. Working with resource staff to select appropriate plants in alignment with master
    plan
    ii. Weeding and removal of invasive plants to maintain landscape
    iii. Replacing deteriorating dry stacked masonry of the garden beds as needed
    iv. Creating pest exclusions to protect young plants
    v. Maintaining the watering and sprinkling system

Project Leader

Southern Four Corners High School Team, Student Conservation Association
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • WORKED ON PROJECTS USING KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM VARIOUS PARK RANGERS.
  • REPORTED BACK TO PARK RANGERS TO RECEIVE DAY-TO-DAY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
  • RECEIVED VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS AT VARIOUS SITE VISITS.
  • APPLIED CONVENTIONAL AND ESTABLISHED CONSERVATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE PRODUCTION WHILE CONSERVING RESOURCES.
  • ASSISTED IN EVALUATION OF ONSITE CONSERVATION NEEDS AND APPLIED LAND TREATMENT MEASURES.
  • PARTICIPATED ON WORK TEAMS TO PLAN, DEVELOP OR IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL HABITAT.
  • COMPLETED CAMPSITE PICNIC TABLE RESTORATION 14 TABLES.
  • COMPLETED APPROXIMATELY 300FT BOARD WALK REPLACEMENT. USE OF CIRCULAR SAW, POWER OCILATOR, DRILLS, AND IMPACT DRIVERS.
  • INSTALLED 1 WATER BAR AND ONE RETAINING WALL TO PREVENT WATER EROSION ON THE ROAD TO NPS “OLD HEADQUARTER”.
  • SUPERVISED CREW DIRECTLY AND MADE DAILY CREW DECISIONS AND LESSON PLANS.
  • TRANSPORTATION OF MEMBERS TO WORKSITE AND HOME FOR DAYS OFF.
  • WORKED AS A PROGRAM ASSISTANT PLANNING STARTING EVENTS AND OPENING DAY FOR THE CREW AS WELL AS CONTACTING MEMBERS AND PARENTS PRIOR TO START OF PROGRAM AND MANAGING EXPENSE BUDGETING.

Project Leader

Mojave/ Joshuatree Planting and Resiliency Team
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • APPLIED CONVENTIONAL AND ESTABLISHED CONSERVATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE PRODUCTION WHILE CONSERVING RESOURCES.
  • ASSISTED IN EVALUATION OF ONSITE CONSERVATION NEEDS AND APPLIED LAND TREATMENT MEASURES.
  • PARTICIPATED IN WORK TEAMS TO PLAN, DEVELOP OR IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL HABITATS, WETLANDS OR GROUNDWATER OR SOIL RESOURCES.
  • TRANSPORTATION OF CREW MEMBERS TO WORKSITE.
  • MADE DAILY CREW DECISIONS AND LESSON PLANS.
  • COORDINATED WITH PROJECT PARTNERS AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICES PERSONNEL.
  • DESERT RESTORATION CREW.
  • PERFORMED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CREOSOTE MULCHING TO RESTORE AND MITIGATE SCATTERED IMPACTS ON THE DESERT.
  • PLANTED JOSHUA TREES IN A JOSHUA TREE REFUGIA THAT BURNED 44,000 ACRES OF DENSE JOSHUA TREE FOREST.
  • 123 MILES HIKED IN THE MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE WITH 236 JOSHUA TREES PLANTED.
  • ASSISTED WITH CAGING LIVING UNBURNED JOSHUA TREES AND RESPROUTS TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND PREVENT SMALL ANIMALS FROM FEEDING ON SPROUTS.
  • RESTORED GREEN HOUSE WALK WAY THROUGH SOIL COMPACTING PEA GRAVEL AND SOIL.

Project Leader

Southern Four Corners Youth Crew, Student Conservation Association
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • WORKED ON PROJECTS USING KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM VARIOUS PARK RANGERS.
  • REPORTED BACK TO PARK RANGERS TO RECEIVE DAY-TO-DAY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
  • RECEIVED VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS AT VARIOUS SITE VISITS.
  • APPLIED CONVENTIONAL AND ESTABLISHED CONSERVATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE PRODUCTION WHILE CONSERVING RESOURCES.
  • ASSISTED IN EVALUATION OF ONSITE CONSERVATION NEEDS AND APPLIED LAND TREATMENT MEASURES.
  • PARTICIPATED ON WORK TEAMS TO PLAN, DEVELOP OR IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL HABITAT.
  • COMPLETED CAMPSITE PICNIC TABLE RESTORATION 36 TABLES.
  • COMPLETED APPROXIMATELY 300 FT OF TRAIL WORK AND QUALITY CONTROL.
  • INSTALLED 3 WATER BARS TO PREVENT WATER EROSION ON THE TRAIL.

Crew Leader

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Lead chainsaw fuel reduction crew.
  • Applied conventional and established conservation methods and techniques to maintain or improve production while conserving resources.
  • Assisted in evaluation of onsite conservation needs and applied land treatment measures.
  • Participated in work teams to plan, develop or implement programs for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, groundwater or soil resources.
  • Transportation of crew member to worksite.
  • Worked on fuels reduction and invasive species removal.
  • Worked in partnership with the USFS and NFF to conduct small diameter tree fuels reduction to help with wildfire mitigation efforts.
  • Experience working with 30- ton wood splitter/ maintenance.
  • Worked in teams to cut, buck, and split wood into firewood fuels for the surrounding communities.
  • Supervised new sawyers during work hours, ensuring overall crew safety.
  • Assisted with chainsaw maintenance and trouble shooting.

Assistant Crew Lead

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Applied conventional and established conservation methods and techniques to maintain or improve production while conserving resources.
  • Assisted in evaluation of onsite conservation needs and applied land treatment measures.
  • Participated in work teams to plan, develop or implement programs for improving environmental habitats, wetlands or groundwater or soil resources.
  • Assisted in transportation of crew members to worksite.
  • Assisted in daily crew decisions.
  • Coordinated with project partners and National Park Services personnel.
  • Performed invasive species removal for tamarisk and Russian olive trees.
  • Worked in partnership with the USFS and NFF to conduct small diameter tree fuels reduction to help with wildfire mitigation efforts.
  • Experience with trail work/ construction and trail tool use/ maintenance.
  • Experience working with 30- ton wood splitter/ maintenance.
  • Worked in teams to cut, buck, and split wood into firewood fuels.
  • Performed flood mitigation efforts through sand bagging and building berms in a burn scar area.
  • Worked alongside other conservation corps and the National Guard to perform debris clean up and flood mitigation.
  • Completed 300 ft of trail work cutting tread/ Quality Control.
  • Completed 17 dry stack steps on trail.
  • Invasive species removal.
  • Flood mitigation through sand bagging, debris removal, and building sand bags barriers.

Patient Caretaker

Unique Angels Home Care
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Assisted with cooking and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapy.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Explained plans for treatment and payment options.
  • Educated patients on medicine and at-home healthcare tools.

Internship Student

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained from various Park Rangers.
  • Reported back to Park Rangers to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Received verbal instructions at various site visits.
  • Applied conventional and established conservation methods and techniques to maintain or improve production while conserving resources.
  • Assisted in evaluation of onsite conservation needs and applied land treatment measures.
  • Participated on work teams to plan, develop or implement programs for improving environmental habitats, wetlands.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hopi Junior Senior High School
Keams Canyon, AZ
05.2018

Skills

  • Artistic visual creation
  • Handmade Jewelry
  • Logo design
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Vendor management
  • Oil painting techniques
  • Experience in trail construction
  • Fence installation experience
  • Vehicle maintenance experience
  • Operation and upkeep of 30-ton log splitter
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Environmental conservation skills
  • Proficient in agricultural practices
  • Certified sawyer specializing in felling
  • Wilderness first responder certification
  • Two-cycle engine maintenance
  • Operation and upkeep of two-cycle push soil compactor
  • Certified in CPR
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Safe food handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Leadership qualities
  • Crew leadership
  • Safety

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Supervised team of 4 staff members.
  • Supervised multiple youth Crews.

Certification

  • Wilderness First Aid WFA, CPR, and Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training WAT - Desert Mountain Medicine 20 hr. course EXP: 2024-04-27
  • USDA National Sawyer Certification A Sawyer – USDA, NFS EXP: 2025-04-25
  • Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Together Training – Mosaic United Educators Completed :2023-08-30
  • Wilderness and Urban Disaster First Responder Course WFR – Sierra Rescue International 80 hr. Course EXP: 2026-09-13
  • American CPR Training/Adult, child, and infant C.A.R.E.- Sierra Rescue International. Completed : 2023-09-07
  • Move on Rocks Training. Rock scrambling course – Climbing stewards of Joshua Tree/ SAR Search and Rescue of Joshua Tree National Park. Completed: 2023-12-14

Timeline

TTAP Individual Placement Intern

Casa Grande Ruins NP
04.2025 - 07.2025

Project Leader

Southern Four Corners High School Team, Student Conservation Association
04.2024 - 08.2024

Project Leader

Mojave/ Joshuatree Planting and Resiliency Team
09.2023 - 12.2023

Project Leader

Southern Four Corners Youth Crew, Student Conservation Association
08.2023 - 09.2023

Crew Leader

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
03.2023 - 05.2023

Assistant Crew Lead

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
03.2022 - 12.2022

Crew Member Roving Crew

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
03.2021

Internship Student

Conservation Legacy, Ancestral Lands Hopi Crew
06.2019 - 08.2019

Patient Caretaker

Unique Angels Home Care
10.2018 - 10.2020

Artist

Self-employed
06.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hopi Junior Senior High School

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