Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservation Assistant
Chino Water Basin
Montclair, CA
06.2023 - Current
Assisted with the development of educational materials for public outreach efforts related to conservation initiatives.
Prepared detailed reports on all relevant conservation activities conducted in assigned areas.
Researched new methods of conservation to implement on sight.
Developed strategies for controlling invasive plant species without damaging native areas.
Created presentations highlighting current conservation initiatives and their effectiveness.
Maintained records of all wildlife sightings in assigned areas for use by our team.
Participated in community events aimed at raising awareness about conservation efforts.
Provided technical advice regarding best practices for managing native plants in an ecologically responsible manner.
Laboratory Student
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
02.2020 - 05.2024
Prepared and organized diverse samples of plant material for microscopic examination
Conducted experiments and analyzed data for a plant growth research project under different lighting conditions.
Conducted soil tests and provided soil amendment recommendations.
Conducted research on the effects of Hoagland’s solution on plant growth.
Demonstrated proficiency in botanical specimen collection and analysis
Maintained and organized laboratory equipment and supplies for efficient operations
Collected and pinned 12 insect orders along with 40 families
Monitored and managed a beehive of over 10,000 bees on a weekly basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences - Pest And Disease Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-2024
Skills
Pest Control
Field research
Data Collection
Soil Sampling
Interpersonal Communication
Reliability
Time management abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Documentation And Reporting
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Certified California Native Plant Landscaper
References
Scott Kleinrock | Conservation Programs Manager | Email: skleinrock@cbwcd.org
Elieen Cullen | Plant Science Department Chair | Email: emcullen@cpp.edu
Compliance and Monitoring Officer at Wami/Ruvu Basin Water Board and Central Water Quality LaboratoryCompliance and Monitoring Officer at Wami/Ruvu Basin Water Board and Central Water Quality Laboratory