Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience
Field Work
References
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Lily Silverstein

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Experienced leader with a diverse background in volunteer work, scientific fieldwork, media growth, and professional acting. Exceptional strengths in research, public speaking, and work-ethic in the field of Biology. Comfortable in high-pressure situations with a focus on details and organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Green Campus Intern

Cal Poly Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability
SLO, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked with local non-profit on climate conservation efforts under the College Corps program
  • Joined Cal Poly's Sustainability Department visibility team leveraging social media expertise from my acting career
  • Organized Sustainability Month and Earth Week events to enhance campus awareness
  • Leveraged creativity and Adobe Premiere Pro expertise for media growth
  • Confidently representing the Facilities Department at school-wide events

Student Curator

Cal Poly Hoover Herbarium
SLO, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • My research experience in the analysis of post eradication transitions and dynamics of Santa Cruz Island vegetation lead me to my current position
  • I have accessioned over 500 plant specimens from Santa Cruz Island, many of which are threatened and rare, to store in the Cal Poly Hoover Herbarium
  • I have assisted in acquiring specimen data and transferring it to CCH2 for online specimen record storage
  • Finally, I participated in transferring raw plant abundance data from field data sheets to online databases for further analysis
  • My current responsibilities include the management of volunteers, imaging specimens, data entry, mounting, etc.

Grader

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
08.2023 - Current
  • Assessed and graded assignments, exams, and lab reports with high accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintained detailed grade books to track student performance and progress.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students to enhance their understanding and academic success.

Actress

SAG-AFTRA
Los Angeles
01.2006 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a demanding schedule of long workdays and high weekly hours
  • Gained proficiency in attention to details, customer service, professionalism, and communication.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY

California Polytechnic
San Luis Obispo

Skills

  • Excel and statistical analysis
  • Group Facilitation
  • Digital Content Strategy
  • Practical Field Experience
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Proficient in French

Volunteer Experience

  • PACIFIC WILDLIFE CARE, MORRO BAY, 2023, PRESENT, After completing the required training, I have the amazing opportunity to care for injured wildlife brought in through our hotline. Administration of medication, feeding, weighing, and assisting in examination of injured wildlife.
  • LAUNCH LEADERSHIP CAMP, STORYTELLING LEADER, OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 2022, PRESENT, A program that is a volunteer-powered nonprofit, passionate about empowering middle and high school students through experience-based leadership training. After experiencing six years of Launch's extensive curriculum, I completed their training in areas of facilitation, crisis management and leadership expectations. My job includes editing and producing photo media content with Canon equipment and tending to campers who may be in emotional or physical distress.
  • LA WORKS, GROUP LEADER, LOS ANGELES, 2015, PRESENT, I have had the pleasure of leading several groups of volunteers from companies like Target and Amazon to paint murals in middle schools, preparing back-to-school bags, etc.
  • THE TREVOR PROJECT, CRISIS COUNSELOR, REMOTE, 2021-2022, Trained in de-escalation and supportive communication. Gained a deeper understanding of mental health and am confident in high stress environments while managing my time and personal wellbeing.

Field Work

  • Partula snail count, Fish counts, Substrate surveys, Beach profile/ bathymetry, Grinnell logs, Coral watch surveys, Marine debris surveys, Field study logs, Snorkeling/ reef surveys

Example: https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/97435-beach-profile-of-paea-lagoon-fish-pond-tahiti-french-polynesia-summer- 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Grader

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
08.2023 - Current

Green Campus Intern

Cal Poly Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability
01.2023 - Current

Student Curator

Cal Poly Hoover Herbarium
01.2023 - Current

Actress

SAG-AFTRA
01.2006 - 01.2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY

California Polytechnic
Lily Silverstein