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Heriberto Saldana

Riverside,CA

Summary

Qualified Trail professional with experience and proficiency in supporting conservation of natural resources. Practiced 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

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Conservationist 1

California Conservation Corps
San Bernardino, CA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Coached corpsmembers to develop long-term career goals.
  • Provided ongoing training to address job needs.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
  • Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
  • Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
  • Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
  • Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
  • Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
  • Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.

Crew Leader 1

California Conservation Corps
San Bernardino, CA
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Mentored newly hired corpsmembers to prepare each for job roles.
  • Monitored task completion to meet job standards for performance.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Understand how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
  • Delegated job tasks to corpsmembers to optimize crew productivity.
  • Assist direct supervisor with running a spike camp.
  • Construct/Maintain Hiking trails withing different CA State Parks - San Jacinto State Park (Long Valley and Round Valley) , Picacho SRA, Palomar Mountain State Park, El Capitan State Beach.

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
San Bernardino, CA
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Operated variety of construction equipment and tools while maintaining safety.
  • Developed and established professional working relationships with staff from various levels both within and outside the agency.
  • Removed, pruned and maintained trees and other vegetation.
  • Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
  • Construct and maintain hiking trails within different state parks.
  • Construct different retaining walls and erosion control structures.
  • hike long distances to worksites.
  • Train new corpsmembers on tool and equipment operation in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced corpsmembers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Corona, CA
06.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology

Norco College
Norco, CA

Skills

  • Conservation Practices
  • Conflict Resolution
  • PPE Use
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Training & Development
  • Trail Construction
  • Power tool use
  • Hand tool use
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Was selected to represent CCC Inland Empire Center at the annual Crew Leader Conference (CLC) held in Sacramento in 2022.
  • Recognized as Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions by multiple supervisors.

Certification

  • Basic Sawyer
  • Commercial Driver License Class C
  • ICS (100, 200 & 700)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Wilderness First Aid CPR
  • Leadership Training
  • CCC Program Completion/Graduation

Timeline

Conservationist 1

California Conservation Corps
01.2023 - 03.2023

Crew Leader 1

California Conservation Corps
05.2022 - 01.2023

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
09.2020 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology

Norco College

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