Jacqueline Torrez
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Reliable and approachable working professional with experience supporting customers and teams in busy environments. Strong communicator with a background in community engagement, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Recognized for adaptability, effective time management, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple responsibilities. Committed to creating positive interactions and contributing to a respectful, welcoming workplace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Educator
Cornell 4H
Watertown
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Developed engaging educational programs for youth in community settings.
- Facilitated hands-on activities promoting teamwork and leadership skills.
- Supported families by providing resources and information on youth development.
Student Ambassador
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Toured prospective students around the campus showing them the academic buildings a
freshman dorm room - Assisted with office work that includes; answering phones and relaying information to future students or parents, holding virtual zoom meetings to meet with students,
filing information for accepted and future students, sending out emails, and making phone calls to reach out to students - Helped set up events that showcased the different clubs on our campus,financial aid presentation and counselor meetups
- Helped contribute ideas to make the office run
in a more effective manner
Field Technician
NY Natural Heritage Foundation
Fort Drum
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Document monarch presence and activity by life stage (eggs, larvae, adults) throughout the
season - Assess monarch habitat and document the presence of host plants (milkweed)
- Assist with a wide range of physical and technical tasks; use hand-held data collection devices including
tablets, Trimble GPS units, and detailed note taking; send weekly reports to funders - Assist with data quality control as needed
CDIP
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
San Antonio, New Mexico
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted wildlife biologists with protocol wildlife population surveys of federally listed endangered
birds, including the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo. - Supported Monitoring Avian Productivity and
Survivorship (MAPS) banding sessions, including setup, takedown, and patrol of 12-m mist nets to capture and safely handle migratory songbirds and upland game birds (e.g., Lesser Goldfinch,Western Kingbird, Mourning Dove). - Conducted early-morning biological monitoring tasks in remote
field locations under strenuous and adverse conditions. Operated 4WD vehicles over unpaved roads
and received training in UTV and heavy operational machinery. - Assisted dendrologists in age assessment of Rio Grande Cottonwood within critical habitat zones.
- Supported higher-graded employees in disassembly and reassembly of vehicle fenders on oversized fleet vehicles (e.g., 16-wheelers).
- Performed cleaning and maintenance of vehicles, tractors, and maintenance facilities at a large refuge station. Gained familiarity with agricultural land management practices for migratory birds, including large-scale farming of corn and triticale, and field leveling.
- Conducted preventive and minor repairs on heavy equipment and fleet vehicles; maintained written maintenance records
for all operated equipment. - Identified and reported maintenance problems beyond preventive
repair scope. - Measured, mixed, and applied herbicides using proper equipment, PPE, and backpack sprayers in accordance with safety standards. Diagnosed malfunctions and assisted with repair determination on various fleet vehicles.
- Staffed the Visitor Center, performing opening and closing
duties, greeting visitors, and providing accurate refuge information. - Handled monetary transactions, sold refuge permits, and maintained a clean and organized visitor environment.
Assisted in outreach efforts for Latino Conservation Week and participated in community engagement events. - Updated informational kiosks and supported public interpretation and education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Concentration
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY05-2024
Skills
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Data reporting
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Cultural awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Educator
Cornell 4H
08.2024 - 07.2026
Field Technician
NY Natural Heritage Foundation
05.2023 - 08.2023
CDIP
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Ambassador
Paul Smith's College
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Concentration
Paul Smith's College