JAMES VON TERSCH
Fresno,CA
Summary
Recent Americorp SNAP member and Cal Poly Humboldt graduate with a substantial knowledge of the environment, ecology, and history of Central California. Successful at developing and managing environmental programs and curriculum, leading restoration projects, and educating the public on environmental issues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Technician
Sierra Nevada Americorps Partnership
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed and taught curriculum to students on the local environment, ecosystems, and the natural and human history of the area with focuses on sustainability and land stewardship.
- Assisted staff with developing, coordinating, leading education and stewardship activities at SRT's nature preserves.
- Supported the land steward and nursery manager with projects at SRT'snature preserves and native plant nursery, which included invasive plant removal and the reintroduction of native species.
- Helped develop monthly newsletters and assisted staff members with education, outreach and volunteer events.
- Supported Conservation Biologists in surveying and monitoring the reintroduction of endangered wildlife.
- Attended trainings involving controlled burns, meadow restoration, stream health, and conservation and land management practices.
CASHIER/ DELI
Murphy's Market
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Answered inquiries, bagged groceries, stocked items, prepared food for customers and priced and packaged items, unloaded daily deliveries, processed customer purchases.
PER DIEM
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided assistance to sales associates of K12 Educational products and digital resources.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY -
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05.2022
Skills
- Research and Data Collection
- Field Surveying
- Project Management
- Communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word
References
BUD DARWIN, Education Director at Sequoia Riverlands Trust, (559) 786-8837, bud@sequoiariverlands.org
NICOLE FERRETTI, Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership Program Associate, Sierra Nevada Alliance, (530) 542-4546, nicole@sierranevadaalliance.org
Extracurricular Activities
Blue Lake Rancheria - Volunteer at Daluviwi' Community Garden California Native Plant Society - Restoration Work Crew
Timeline
Education Technician
Sierra Nevada Americorps Partnership
10.2022 - 10.2023
CASHIER/ DELI
Murphy's Market
10.2021 - 05.2022
PER DIEM
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
05.2016 - 10.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY -
Cal Poly Humboldt
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