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Jade Taylor

Jade Taylor

409 Binscarth Rd, Los Osos,CA

Summary

Resourceful and mission-driven Environmental Science graduate with hands-on experience in ecological fieldwork, environmental policy analysis, and climate resilience research. Proven ability to translate complex environmental challenges into actionable solutions through community engagement, technical writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Equally at ease managing invasive species in the field, interviewing tribal leaders for climate action, or analyzing CEQA/NEPA statutes in regulatory reports. Seeking a role that blends environmental protection, public service, and data-driven impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Open Space Technician

City of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2025 - Current
  • Manages fire fuel hazards and debris clearance using hand and power tools (trimmers, chainsaws, mowers) in compliance with safety standards
  • Executes fuel reduction and invasive species control along trails and Wildland Urban Interface to maintain defensible space
  • Conducts risk assessments and documented field observations to support resource management and wildlife conservation efforts

Climate Resilience Summer Research Assistant

Stanford University
Eastern Sierra Region, CA
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supported tribal climate resilience planning through The Pinyon Community Climate Action Project with diverse stakeholders
  • Conducted community engagement through interviews, surveys, and focus groups across Inyo, Mono, and Alpine Counties
  • Processed social research data using Otter.ai and NVivo software tools

Environmental Constraints Analysis Report

Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive environmental analysis research relating to CEQA and NEPA regulatory frameworks
  • Applied federal environmental laws (Clean Water Act, ESA, Clean Air Act) to proposed development projects
  • Produced technical environmental constraint analysis report for panel of Environmental Consultants

Senior Project Coastal Prairie Ecosystem Management

Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Developed original research on native species abundance, carbon/nitrogen sequestration, and California Quail populations
  • Designed and coordinated field protocols for soil nutrient cycling, land degradation, and habitat suitability measurements
  • Applied adaptive management principles through stakeholder analysis and systematic literature review

Seasonal Water Quality Monitoring Technician

Morro Bay Estuary Program
Morro Bay, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted water quality fieldwork measuring oxygen, temperature, pH, turbidity, and flow at multiple creek sites
  • Supported fishery monitoring through seining, trawling, eDNA testing, and eelgrass habitat assessment
  • Performed laboratory bacteria analysis and equipment calibration with data management in Excel and Access
  • Applied data management skills and collaborated with partners to address Pacific Lampreys populations in SLO county.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management & Protection

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Habitat Management
  • California Water Law
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • California Environmental Law
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentations

Certifications and Tools

  • CA Certified Environmental Scientist
  • Software: ArcGIS Pro, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, NVivo, Otter.ai, OpenLCA
  • Policy Knowledge: CEQA, NEPA, Clean Air/Water Acts, Coastal Zone Mgmt

Other Professional Experience

Remote Assistant to Founder and CEO – Max Potentials | May 2025 – Present

Community Support Crew – The Pad Climbing Gym | Oct 2021 – Present

Cleaner – Birds Moving & Cleaning | Feb 2025 – May 2025

Service Roles – Solomon’s Delicatessen & Lamppost Pizza | 2018 – 2019

Youth Climbing Coach – Rocknasium Climbing Gym | Sep. 2014 – Feb. 2017

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-taylor-ab6b4a263/

Timeline

Open Space Technician

City of San Luis Obispo
05.2025 - Current

Climate Resilience Summer Research Assistant

Stanford University
06.2024 - 09.2024

Environmental Constraints Analysis Report

Cal Poly
04.2024 - 06.2024

Senior Project Coastal Prairie Ecosystem Management

Cal Poly
01.2024 - 03.2024

Seasonal Water Quality Monitoring Technician

Morro Bay Estuary Program
06.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management & Protection

California Polytechnic State University

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