Lauren Kearns
Summary
Professional researcher with strong background in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Adept at leveraging advanced methodologies to drive impactful research outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis, report writing, and critical thinking, ensuring reliable and actionable insights.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Website Designer and Product Manufacturer
Independent Contractor
01.2022 - Current
- Designed Shopify website and created custom images and graphics for website and product labels that increased user engagement and brand recognition
- Established product recipes and manufactured products for the finest quality for wholesale of herbal and cosmetic products.
- Updated outdated websites with modern designs in line with industry trends, helping clients remain competitive in their market segment.
- Met with clients to discuss expectations regarding visual presentation, branding and e-commerce functionality.
Forest School Instructor
Flying Deer Nature Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborate with instructors and directors to design outdoor youth programs that involve naturalist knowledge and awareness, wilderness survival skills, and community-building skills
- Independently plans and delivers lesson plans for weekly youth summer camps in environmental education and primitive skills
- Supervises campers in the backcountry while maintaining a safe outdoor learning environment
- Trains and provides junior councilors with opportunities to practice and develop their leadership skills
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education, implementing new techniques when applicable into daily lessons.
Horticulture Assistant
The Trustees of Reservation
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted the Horticulturist in the planting and maintenance of the designed landscape and living collections at Naumkeag
- Maintained greenhouses during cold months
- Propagated seeds and cuttings from stock plants for sales and summer gardens
- Led the planning, planting, maintenance, and harvesting of Naumkeag’s cut flower operation; tasks include but are not limited to fertilization, weeding, dead-heading, watering, and related upkeep
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude while organizing volunteers and greeting guests.
Aquatic Agriculture Education Coordinator
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage and organize head professor presentation documents and research regarding fishery education
- Aid in developing graphics and editing chapters for an Aquaponics textbook
- Market and coordinate multiple projects and events regarding aquaponics for college level students
- Communication with prospective students about upcoming classes
Invasive Species Technician
Dare Ecosystem Management
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Determine actions to restore habitats to a natural state based on species of concern needs
- Cut and removed invasive species of Glossy and Common buckthorn, honeysuckle, and other invasive species
- Pesticide application for invasive species and prescribed burns
Resource Monitor
USFWS Kodiak National Refuge
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Set up water temperate probs for monitoring temperatures of multiple water bodies critical to salmon habitat in remote areas accessed only by float plane
- Set up and collected data from phenology cameras for berry production of elderberry, salmonberry and blueberry
- Reviewed camera video for Salmon escapement and photos for Brown bear monitoring
- Monitored and applied pesticides on invasive species orange hawkweed, tall buttercup and creeping buttercup
- Aided in capture, handling and caring for injured bald eagles
- Operated motorboats in remote areas
Wildlife and Easement Monitoring Intern
Waukesha Land Conservancy
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Independently managed the hunting and wildlife monitoring programs and developed management plans for land restoration of conservancy’s properties
- Created ArcGIS maps for land analysis of wetlands, natural areas, primary environmental corridors, and critical habitat
- Monitored easements and owned properties with regards to invasive species, wildlife, and human impact for excellent stewardship practices
- Developed bird monitoring and mussel survey standard operating procedures on WCLC properties
- Collaborated and regularly communicated with government officials, landowners, hunters and other interns to move forward in WCLC’s mission
- Organized databases for tracking landowner information and communication
Education
Geographic Information Systems Certification -
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Environmental Science and Biology
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
01.2016
Skills
- Adobe creative suite
- Organization
- Oral and written communications
- Project management
- Web development projects
- Databases
- GIS analysis
- Georeferencing
- Remote sensing
Timeline
Website Designer and Product Manufacturer
Independent Contractor
01.2022 - Current
Forest School Instructor
Flying Deer Nature Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
Horticulture Assistant
The Trustees of Reservation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Aquatic Agriculture Education Coordinator
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
01.2018 - 01.2019
Invasive Species Technician
Dare Ecosystem Management
01.2018 - 01.2019
Resource Monitor
USFWS Kodiak National Refuge
01.2018 - 12.2018
Wildlife and Easement Monitoring Intern
Waukesha Land Conservancy
01.2015 - 01.2017
Geographic Information Systems Certification -
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Environmental Science and Biology
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
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