Marissa Van
Eugene,OR
Summary
In between my studies for college, I desire the opportunity to spend my time restoring and conserving the beautiful and rare ecosystems within the Willamette Valley. Thus far, I am most experienced in wetland and oak savanna ecosystems, and want to further my knowledge to serve what remains of them.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Botany Technician
Northwest Youth Corps
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Invasive and native plant identification
- Worked in remote locations surrounding Fern Ridge Reservoir
- Native plant species sowing, out-planting, and surveying
- Nursery maintenance
- Seed collection, cleaning, and storing
- Transfer of data from surveying into Excel
- Bad Elf GPS and Avenza Maps experience
- Community interaction with high school partners
Youth Conservation Corps Crewmember
Bethel School District 52
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked in remote, hike-in locations with inclement weather
- Restoration and conservation of trails and campgrounds (invasive plant removal, brush-clearing, raking, sawing, and heavy lifting).
- Collection and cleaning of native seeds
- Contracted to work on land owned by McKenzie River Trust, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Friends of Mt. Pisgah and Buford Park.
- Teamwork, communication, and community interaction.
Youth Conservation Corpsmember
Bethel School District 52
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in remote, hike-in locations with inclement weather
- Restoration and conservation of trails and campgrounds (invasive plant removal, brush-clearing, raking, sawing, and heavy lifting).
- Collection and cleaning of native seeds
- Contracted to work on land owned by McKenzie River Trust, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Friends of Mt. Pisgah and Buford Park.
- Teamwork, communication, and community interaction.
Education
Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer - Botany
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06-2026
Skills
- Good communicator
- Quick learner
- Attention to detail in all settings
- Multitasking and organization
- Computer savvy
Timeline
Botany Technician
Northwest Youth Corps
09.2022 - 10.2023
Youth Conservation Corps Crewmember
Bethel School District 52
06.2022 - 09.2022
Youth Conservation Corpsmember
Bethel School District 52
06.2021 - 08.2021
Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer - Botany
Lane Community College
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