Margret Weston
Wild Rose,WI
Summary
Seeking a Summer Forestry / Natural Resources Field Technician or Internship role to build experience in ecological monitoring, invasive species management, and restoration while contributing to conservation efforts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Karner Blue Butterfly Technician
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted surveys of wild lupine and Karner blue butterfly habitat using federal monitoring protocols.
- Performed butterfly counts, vegetation assessments, and transect surveys while collecting accurate GPS data.
- Assisted with habitat restoration including invasive species removal and assessing habitat quality.
- Worked across rugged terrain and variable weather conditions with strict adherence to scientific data standards.
Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided prehospital basic life support (BLS): assessment, airway support, oxygen therapy, CPR/AED, and trauma stabilization.
- Administered medications under protocol: naloxone (IN), epinephrine auto-injector, aspirin, oral glucose, inhaled bronchodilators.
- Managed patient transport, documentation, and coordination with ER staff.
- Conducted ambulance/equipment checks, supply restocking, and decontamination.
- Integrated wilderness EMT skills during backcountry responses and remote-access emergencies.
Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Provided wilderness and remote event medical care with independent field decision-making.
- Operated ATV/UTV/boat transport for accessing patients in remote terrain.
- Delivered BLS interventions and completed detailed patient documentation.
Corpsman
Hospital Corpsman
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Delivered field medical support and environmental health assessments.
- Coordinated team medical operations in field and emergency environments.
Education
B.S. - Ecosystem Restoration & Management
University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WISkills
- Field Skills: Ecological monitoring, transect surveys, plant identification, invasive species control, chainsaw/brush tools, ATV/UTV operation
- Technical: GIS mapping, GPS navigation, geospatial data collection
- Medical: Basic life support, wilderness EMT experience, remote patient care, triage, documentation
Accomplishments
Marine Corps Outstanding Corpsman Award 2011. Valedictorian of US Naval Hospital Corpsman class of 2011. Top of class for EMT certification Kapi'olani Community College 2014.
Certification
EMT (Colorado), CPR/BLS — current; Wilderness EMT background applied in remote-response roles.
Timeline
Technician
Karner Blue Butterfly Technician
05.2024 - 09.2024
Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
04.2019 - 05.2024
Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
01.2018 - 01.2024
Corpsman
Hospital Corpsman
01.2008 - 01.2013
B.S. - Ecosystem Restoration & Management
University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point