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Gabriel Zimmerman

Medina

Summary

Natural resource management student with a background in stream and stormwater management. Through my work experiences at numerous park districts in Ohio, I have been able to gain knowledge of Ohio's ecosystems and the best practices for managing them. I hope to continue my conservation efforts in new roles involved with aquatics and invasive plant management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hydrology Technician

Cleveland Metroparks
05.2025 - 08.2025

· Assess streams using various methods such as Bank Erosion Hazard Index, Large Woody Debris Index, and Stream Function Inventory.

· Assess stream crossings such as culverts, fords, and bridges for fish passage or maintenance needs.

· Complete hand scale restoration work (gully repair, build berms along streams, add grade control).

· Monitor restoration projects throughout the project's duration to ensure proper environmental sediment controls are followed as well as ensuring all steps of the project are accurately completed.

Green Infrastructure Specialist

Cleveland Metroparks
05.2024 - 08.2024

· Design, maintain, and construct various stormwater control measures throughout the park district.

· Leads volunteer groups as they assist in stormwater control measure maintenance.

· Removal and management of various invasive plants in the parks stormwater control measures.

· Assist other park departments in their daily tasks (invasive plants, hydrology, aquatics)

Seasonal Maintenance

Medina County Park District
05.2023 - 08.2023

· Support Park Mission and Core Values through daily assigned tasks.

· Manage and maintain Park County lands for sustainable use such as trail maintenance and .

· Maintain open space preservation of unique natural resources located throughout the County Parks.

· Operated various Park equipment and machinery necessary to support daily operations. (Dump truck, trucks and trailers, hand equipment, dingo)

General Labor Construction Worker

Caliber Construction Co.
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist in remodeling and new construction on neighborhood homes.
  • Communicate with homeowners on the goals of projects and timelines throughout the projects.
  • Gained skills of using many hand tools such as hammer, drills, impacts, circular saws, and saw zaws.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH
12-2026

Skills

  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Identification of Invasive Plants
  • Ability to use powertools and other handheld tools
  • Ability to work well in groups

Timeline

Hydrology Technician

Cleveland Metroparks
05.2025 - 08.2025

Green Infrastructure Specialist

Cleveland Metroparks
05.2024 - 08.2024

Seasonal Maintenance

Medina County Park District
05.2023 - 08.2023

General Labor Construction Worker

Caliber Construction Co.
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

The Ohio State University