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Kristen Chavez

Las Cruces

Summary

A passionate and professional nature lover with diverse experience in conservation as part of a team. Skilled in chainsaw use as well as trail maintenance and animal identification seeking an opportunity to aid and lean more about plant and animal life in New Mexico.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member (Fire And Saw Crew)

Conservation Corps NM
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Thinned trees and plant life in preparation for a prescribed burn
  • Removed invasive species of thistle
  • Burned designated acres with a drip torch/ mopped up areas
  • operated chainsaw to limb and cut trees and brush

Crew Member (Leadership Development Crew)

Conservation Corps NM
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted visitor impact assessment on cavern stalagmites
  • Lead crew on trail construction project
  • Maintained local trails and visitors center in Carlsbad caverns NM

Crew member (Trail Crew)

Conservation Corps NM
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Removed invasive plant species from park visitors center
  • Maintained and constructed nature trails around New Mexico
  • Crosscut trees for ease of walking and hiker safety
  • Tore down and constructed fences to aid in tree growth
  • Cleaned Illegal dumpsites and removed hazardous material

Education

General Studies -

DACC
Las Cruces, NM
08-2021

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Detail Oriented
  • Passionate about animal and plant life preservation
  • adaptable
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Wilderness CPR and First Aid

Timeline

Crew Member (Fire And Saw Crew)

Conservation Corps NM
08.2024 - 03.2025

Crew Member (Leadership Development Crew)

Conservation Corps NM
08.2023 - 12.2023

Crew member (Trail Crew)

Conservation Corps NM
05.2023 - 08.2023

General Studies -

DACC

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