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Kayden Walton

Kayden Walton

Environmental Science
Portland,OR

Summary

With good organization and a positive attitude, this candidate can manage multiple priorities effectively, and will be willing to take on additional responsibilities in order to help the team achieve its goals. A self-starter and efficient Navy veteran turned Environmental Scientist with 9 years' experience in vegetation management, land assessment, restoration, monitoring, and data entry. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, unique problem-solving strategies, and exemplary attention to detail.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Forestry Technician

A&H Forestry, LLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Plant identification
  • Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

Field Technician Intern

Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, AmeriCorps
03.2022 - 10.2022

General Duties

  • Conducted fieldwork including restoration, monitoring, revegetation, and volunteer planting at multiple sites through the utilization of education and training
  • Collected field data and measurements to assess ecosystem conditions, fish use, habitat restoration feasibility, and site conditions including deployment and retrieval of data loggers, identifying vegetation, GPS, and data by following sampling protocols, accurately recording data, and bringing areas of concern to the attention of supervisors
  • Calibrated new and existing water quality monitoring equipment for optimal performance by strictly following procedures and training, along with high attention to detail
  • Exceeded expectations in all categories of intern review/evaluation due to strong work ethic, communication skills, attention to detail, timeliness, and focus on diversity, equality, and equity

Land Assessment & Restoration

  • Conscientiously built/ repaired over 70 habitat structures through the application of education and training and possessing a strong work ethic mindset
  • Accurately surveyed/assessed over 0.5 miles of aquatic/riparian habitat through the application of education and training

Water Quality Monitoring

  • Monitored water quality and collected water samples from 24 sites monthly by following strict sampling protocols, time management techniques, attention to detail, and training application
  • Precisely input 6 months of water quality data into an excel spreadsheet (100 rows/17 columns) through superior attention to detail skills and efficient use of various computer programs
  • Analyzed and tested the water conductivity of over 100water samples by following strict testing procedures, having strong attention to detail, and notifying supervisors of any concerns
  • Diligently collected/ recorded the temperature of approximately 2 miles of river through resiliency when working in unfavorable conditions and dedication to seeing a task through to the end

Brewery Worker

Imperial Organic Yeast
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Took non-sterile samples of multiple yeast strains daily, using scientific equipment to calculate the density and PH levels of said yeast by following sampling protocols and working efficiently
  • Applied calculated density and PH levels to determine yeast growth and tank adjustment needs through the application of on-the-job training and the ability to read and interpret flow charts
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems

Interior Communications Electrician

US Navy
06.2016 - 04.2020
  • Maintained alarm, intercom, and indicator systems for USS Nimitz as Interior Communications Electrician by completing the Navy’s 22-weeklong IC “A” School
  • Performed over 3,000 hours of preventative and corrective maintenance on multi-million-dollar communication equipment, jet fuel monitoring, and transferring systems by utilizing problem-solving techniques and working well on a team
  • Developed strong professional relationships by interacting and communicating effectively with wide variety of colleagues and external contacts

Customer Service Representative

Nashville Zoo
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or want's
  • Balanced Point of Sale (POS) system daily and reported discrepancies to management for resolution

Lifeguard

YMCA
03.2013 - 12.2014
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Science

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
08.2020

N/A - International Business

Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH
08.2015

Skills

  • Conservation Management
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Public Relations Understanding
  • Topographical Maps
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conservation Strategies Support
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Basic Tools
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Safety Techniques
  • Overseeing Planting
  • Tree Varieties
  • Data Entry
  • Data analysis
  • Wetland Restoration
  • Safety Compliance
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Foliage Removal
  • Production Goals
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Team Goals
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • Groundwater Testing
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Identifying Environmental Concerns
  • Field Observations Recording
  • Analysis of Samples
  • Field Surveys
  • Environmental Improvements
  • Field Data Collection
  • Water Quality Sampling

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
Martin Luther King, Jr

Timeline

Forestry Technician

A&H Forestry, LLC
10.2022 - Current

Field Technician Intern

Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, AmeriCorps
03.2022 - 10.2022

Brewery Worker

Imperial Organic Yeast
05.2021 - 03.2022

Interior Communications Electrician

US Navy
06.2016 - 04.2020

Customer Service Representative

Nashville Zoo
08.2013 - 06.2015

Lifeguard

YMCA
03.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Science

Southern New Hampshire University

N/A - International Business

Notre Dame College
Kayden WaltonEnvironmental Science