Kylee Rowsey
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Ecology graduate with a background in avian biology and wildlife conservation, experienced in bird identification and ecological field methods. Seeking a bird banding volunteer position to develop hands-on skills in ornithological research while contributing to long-term conservation efforts. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to ethical wildlife handling and accurate data collection.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Habitat Restoration Volunteer
Wildland Weed Warriors
Santa Clarita, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in identifying and removing invasive plant species in designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective weed management strategies.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance during volunteer activities.
- Educated community members on the importance of native plants and ecosystem health.
Volunteer
CSUN Botanical Garden
Northridge, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed and constructed an accessible garden pathway to ensure safe and convenient access for wheelchair users
- Measured, excavated, and leveled the pathway to create a smooth and stable surface
- Utilized G3 Pathway Stabilizer, an eco-friendly polymer, to build a durable and environmentally sustainable path
Education
Bachelors - Ecology & Evolutionary Sciences
California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA01-2025
Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel & R Studio
- Mammal and Bird Identification (Visual)
- Conducting ecological surveys (Transect survey, point counts)
- Team player with strong collaboration skills
- Excellent time management
- Adaptable and quick to learn new skills
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Contributed to the research paper “Clarifying the Temporal Dynamics of the Circadian Clock and Flowering Gene Network Using Overexpression and Targeted Mutagenesis of Soybean” by assisting in data collection, performing data analysis, and participating in manuscript preparation.
- Supported the study’s objectives by analyzing experimental results and helping to articulate findings in the final manuscript.
Certification
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - N4 Level
- Certified Forklift Driver
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Interests
Birding
Timeline
Habitat Restoration Volunteer
Wildland Weed Warriors
02.2025 - Current
Volunteer
CSUN Botanical Garden
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelors - Ecology & Evolutionary Sciences
California State University of Northridge