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Jacques Bezeau

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Junior-level student adapting skills from relevant coursework and real world experience in conservation biology, aquatic ecology, resource management, water quality, public health, plant identification, and various environmental policies and laws, including the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Possesses the ability to thrive in diverse outdoor conditions and engage in hands-on work. Driven professional with a strong capacity not only collaborate but lead and communicate effectively within diverse teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-house Technician

Gordon Water Systems
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2024 - Current
  • Experience in the repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, and filtration units.
  • Backwash and clean filters to remove dirt, grime, and buildups.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, combined with a detail-oriented approach to maintaining and improving water treatment solutions for residents across Kalamazoo.

Forestry/ Biological Tech, Conservation Intern

Montana Conservation Corps
Hungry Horse, MT
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • AmeriCorps service under supervision of Rocky Mountain Research Station, U.S Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
  • Assisted as a research tech contributing support science in forest ecology, fire ecology, and silviculture through forest measurement
  • Working on a crew with duties including measuring over story trees, tree seedlings, understory vegetation, and woody fuels on long-term studies including the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change study out of Hungry Horse, MT
  • Effectively learned to identify over 30 species of plants native to the region

Grounds and Maintenance Crew

Monroe Golf And Country Club
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided lawn care through the use of various large-sized mowing equipment, giving me diverse machine operation experience.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained routine landscaping to boost lawn health, aesthetics, and irrigation systems.

Warehouse Assistant

Youngs Inc.
Toledo, OH
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Helped manage the intake of shipments, ensuring accurate and timely placement of goods, and maintaining a well-organized inventory system
  • This role required a strong attention to detail, physical endurance, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education

B.S - Freshwater Science and Sustainability

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
04.2026

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Volunteer Work

Kalamazoo Nature Center

  • Tasked to care individually or within a group for the care of tropical plants including physical labor and treatment of pests commonly present such as mealybugs. Shadowing the work of the Conservation Stewardship team with overall land management.

Timeline

In-house Technician

Gordon Water Systems
12.2024 - Current

Forestry/ Biological Tech, Conservation Intern

Montana Conservation Corps
05.2024 - 08.2024

Warehouse Assistant

Youngs Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2023

Grounds and Maintenance Crew

Monroe Golf And Country Club
04.2021 - 06.2023

B.S - Freshwater Science and Sustainability

Western Michigan University

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