Kendall Fioravante
Sanbornton
Summary
Environmental Scientist with over 10 years of experience specializing in wetland mitigation, restoration planning, biological monitoring, and geospatial analysis. Skilled in using advanced GIS tools to identify restoration opportunities, screen project sites, and build interactive data visualization applications that support regulatory compliance and ecological decision-making. Experienced in hydrologic monitoring, spatial modeling, and environmental assessments across diverse landscapes. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and translate complex spatial data into actionable insights for conservation, permitting, and land management initiatives.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
Wetlands Mitigation Specialist
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Protection
2020 - 2024
- Supported the Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund annual grant round through the solicitation and evaluation of wetland restoration and preservation projects.
- Oversaw the design, construction, and long-term monitoring of aquatic resource restoration and preservation projects funded through the ARM program.
- Conducted project screening and site suitability assessments by integrating ecological, land use, and regulatory geospatial data.
- Developed interactive web-based GIS applications (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, and Dashboards) to support decision-making for internal teams, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Maintained and updated comprehensive GIS databases tracking mitigation credits, monitoring results, and site performance.
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supported the FFWRI Ichthyology and Invertebrate Collections through the identification, curation, and maintenance of scientific specimens.
- Performed data entry and management tasks to support a number of marine species research efforts; verified field data and ensured all records were GIS ready.
- Contributed to public education efforts, creating engaging presentations on local wildlife and habitat conservation.
- Assisted in administrative duties, and oversaw/trained volunteers, students, and visitors.
Environmental Scientist
St. Johns River Water Management District
01.2017 - 2020
- Provided technical support to the Bureau of Water Resources' ongoing biological monitoring programs, including district-wide submerged aquatic vegetation, waterfowl, and water quality monitoring.
- Supported wetland vegetation monitoring and mapping efforts as a licensed UAV (drone) pilot, implementing emerging mapping technologies and vegetation health models to capture and analyze aerial imagery.
- Led monitoring efforts on submerged aquatic vegetation within the lower St. Johns River and Lake Apopka.
- Managed and analyzed spatial data using ArcGIS and Tableau to support environmental modeling and generate interactive data visualization tools.
NEPA Program Manager
Florida Army National Guard
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervised Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) Conservation staff and oversaw the operation of the Conservation/NEPA Program.
- Performed all aspects of project documentation necessary for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), representing the FLARNG in consultations with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
- Conducted environmental assessments and biological resource studies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Environmental Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2012 - 2013
- Performed water quality and biological sampling in support of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program and nonpoint source management.
- Conducted field sampling activities that included surface water field data collection, biological assessments, data management/analysis, and reporting.
- Provided technical assistance to Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) source assessment.
Education
Master of Science - Ecological Restoration
University of Florida
01.2017
Bachelors of Science - Environmental Science and Policy
University of South Florida
01.2011
Skills
- Biologic & hydrologic data collection
- Environmental restoration
- Regulatory knowledge
- GIS & mapping tools
- Spatial analysis & drone-based data collection
- Wetland delineation
- Project management
- Data management
- Data visualization & communication
- Land conservation & real estate
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
St. Johns River Water Management District
01.2017 - 2020
NEPA Program Manager
Florida Army National Guard
01.2013 - 01.2017
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Science - Environmental Science and Policy
University of South Florida
Wetlands Mitigation Specialist
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Protection
2020 - 2024
Environmental Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2012 - 2013
Master of Science - Ecological Restoration
University of Florida
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