Jake Montgomery

Intern for a nutrition-based sustainability organization working to fight climate change through food choices.

• Created content for online posts helping organization in reaching out to a larger audience
• Implemented initiatives on campus for sustainability
• Hosted tabling event, engaging directly with student body
• Cooperated and coordinated with fellow interns
• Analyzed online research for gather reputable data in order to provide evidence for claims

Associate with the Go Green CBD brand, with expertise in both CBD and THC products responsible for:

• Informing customers of the effects of both CBD and THC on the body and the benefits of our products.
• Diagnosing our customer's issues and recommending products and the proper dosage to help solve their problems
• Running a POS sales system handling a large amount of both cash and credit sales
• Making and exceeding sales goals set by our company
• Maintaining the entire storefront at both locations, organizing shelves and ensuring products are up-to-date and properly labeled

• Field Research Assistant working in the Lake Monitoring Unit of the Division of Water for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in which I was responsible for:
• Weekly surveys consisting of several waterbodies of interest across the entirety of the state of New York
• Collection of macroinvertebrate and water quality data for statewide assessments and indexing
• Employing various methods of collection such as Net grabs, Ponar grab samplers, Van Dorn device, integrated tubes, etc.
• Identification of potential threats to the health of waterbodies such as invasives, harmful algal blooms, pollution, etc.
• Operation of canoes and capability to traverse unsuitable conditions with heavy equipment exceeding 50 pounds

• Pool Service Technician responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of various pools across Suffolk County, NY
• Knowledgeable about all mechanical and chemical aspects of pools, filters, spas, with all the skills necessary to take care of and diagnose issues with pools and pool systems

Worker at a Christian Retreat/Summer Camp in Wading River responsible for:

• Cleaning/Preparing all interiors of all Cabins, Lodges, Bathrooms, Chapels, and Dining hall
• Preparing and Running activities such as Cycling, High Ropes Course, and other activities
• General upkeep and maintenance of the entire property

Field Technician tasked with:

• Identifying various species of plants on customer's property
• Diagnosing issues and illnesses that threatened both flora and fauna
• Applied proper treatment to remedy the issues as well as to prevent future problems
• Operated spray rig truck, with experience in spraying, fertilization, and pest removal

Worked alongside Suffolk County Community College and Suffolk County Vector Control on the Wetlands Management Project to both decrease mosquito populations and conserve the ecosystems of Long Island wetlands

• Collected data on mosquitoes, larvae, fish, nekton, and vegetation on various coastal wetlands across Long Island
• Traveled across difficult wetland terrain, able to navigate efficiently and effectively, avoiding hazards that came with traveling in such territories
• Used GPS positioning and mobile applications to plot points of mosquito breeding sites
• Took salinity and dissolved oxygen measurements to help better understand mosquito breeding habits
• Measured vegetation growth and nekton numbers on established markers using scientific instruments
• Became familiar with flora and fauna of the area, able to identify specific species and noticeable changes by memory
• Exported and entered data onto Microsoft Excel to create comprehensive spreadsheets on information gathered

Store associate trained and proficient in:

• Cashier/Operation of a POS system;
• Stocker/Shelf Organization
• Online shopping for customers and helping customers with their groceries
• File maintenance
• Maintenance and Shopping Carts
• Customer service and support
• Working hard to help various customers and accommodating for special needs

• Sold, traded, and exchanged a wide variety of electronic goods
• Worked with large amounts of customers to accommodate all of their needs
• Operated an electronic POS cash register and learned Trades/Exchange protocol
• Organized hundreds of games into correct order and worked hard to maintain store cleanliness
• Met and exceeded company demands, promoted to full time within a month

• Garbage Collection and Disposal
• Litter Pickup
• Janitorial Duties
• Landscaping and general lawn care
• Operating ATVs and other gas-propelled vehicles
• Use of various tools and power tools with necessary skills to use them
• Running a POS Ticket Booth processing customers via electronic cash register worked with high volumes of money
• Helped to protect and preserve the local ecosystem through work with the DEC
• Customer Service and Problem-Solving for the general public
• Experience and Knowledge of a wide arrange of ecosystems and familiarity with nature

• Maintenance and general upkeep of the grounds
• Work in the Parks Office involving processing campers and customer support
• Leaf/Snow Removal
• Janitorial Duties and Coronavirus prevention methods
• Operation of work trucks for use in daily tasks
• Construction of objects such as benches, fencing, etc.
• Work with heavy equipment and power tools to perform my tasks effectively
• Safety training in the use of all equipment and proper procedures
• Handyman work constructing and repairing a multitude of objects for the Park
• Educated the public about the park, as well as the flora and fauna within it

• Setting up and clearing tables for customers; Refilling waters and bringing out plates/glasses; Polishing silverware and glasses; Heating up and serving rolls for customers; Carrying out food to tables; Assisting customers; general upkeep and cleaning of restaurant and bathrooms

• Grouting; Measuring out lengths and other measurements; Cutting tile; Use of power equipment; Placing tile; Evening out surfaces