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Paolo Mora Villacres

Somerville,NJ

Summary

Experienced ecologist with a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Natural Resource Management. Expertise in ArcGIS, tree and plant ID, wetland delineation, stream assessment, mitigation, restoration, and ecological processes. Skilled in conducting thorough tree and plant inventories, and documenting and assessing diverse species.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Technician

Davey Resource Group
10.2022 - Current
  • Played an integral role in a number of diverse projects. These included conducting wetland delineation studies, writing proposals, executing tree inventories, leading reforestation initiatives, and overseeing Phase I restoration projects and mitigation efforts.
  • Demonstrated versatility and competency in all aspects of project implementation and management.

Urban Forestry Technician

Paul Cowie & Associates
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted tree inventories in various cities across New Jersey and New York, assessing the health of street trees and providing comprehensive recommendations for effective tree management.
  • Engaged in diverse projects encompassing tasks such as map creation using ArcGIS, formulation of development project recommendations, and data entry into TreeFiles or Excel.

Data Collector

Rutgers Chrysler Herbarium
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Digitized and cataloged preserved plant specimens originating from diverse regions worldwide, including Venezuela, Ecuador, Fiji, Canada, and the United States.
  • Applied meticulous data entry techniques to ensure accurate documentation of the specimens.

Land Steward

New Jersey Conservation Foundation
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Engaged in trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and tree identification initiatives within Rainbow Hill.
  • Actively contributed to a reforestation project by planting native species and constructing anti-deer fences.

Field Data Collector

Rutgers University
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive data collection as part of a study aimed at determining and assessing the population dynamics of native and invasive species in Hutchinson Memorial Forest
  • Performed thorough inventories and expertly identified various plant species.

Land Steward

Local Government
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Implemented a reforestation project in the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador, focusing on predominantly underserved areas and towns
  • Successfully planted a variety of native trees and fruit trees to restore and enhance the local ecosystem.

Education

B.S - Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2022

Certificate - Environmental Geomatics

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2021

A.S - Environmental Sciences

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Wetland delineation
  • Tree ID (Northeastern Region)
  • Stream Assessment
  • Freshwater invertebrate Identification (Northeastern Region)
  • R-Software Coding
  • ArcGIS, ArcPro Software
  • Knowledge of permits and regulations of New Jersey & New York
  • Data Reporting
  • Field Data Collection
  • Worksite Safety

Timeline

Environmental Technician

Davey Resource Group
10.2022 - Current

Urban Forestry Technician

Paul Cowie & Associates
03.2022 - 08.2022

Land Steward

New Jersey Conservation Foundation
09.2021 - 12.2021

Field Data Collector

Rutgers University
07.2021 - 07.2021

Data Collector

Rutgers Chrysler Herbarium
01.2021 - 05.2022

Land Steward

Local Government
01.2021 - 03.2021

B.S - Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources

Rutgers University

Certificate - Environmental Geomatics

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

A.S - Environmental Sciences

Bergen Community College

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