Maya Faires-Barraza
Denton,TEXAS
Summary
I am an environmental scientist with a strong passion for fieldwork, along with a diverse knowledge of field assessments. I am committed to high-quality data collection in all conditions. I love the environment and have a desire to contribute to its understanding and preservation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Denton, TEXAS
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated efficiently within a team and with guests.
- Managed tables/reservations for the restaurant.
- Practiced conflict resolution in response to guest complaints.
Volunteer Bird Bander
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville, TEXAS
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in bird banding operations by safely setting up and taking down mist nets.
- Accurately recorded detailed data for multiple birds simultaneously.
- Carefully handled birds of various types.
- Aged and Sexed birds according to Pyle
Field Work Voluenteer
UNT
Denton, TEXAS
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained song meters amid various weather conditions.
- Navigated difficult environments to collect ecological data.
- Worked in a team and independently to move song meters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology For Environmental Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2026
Skills
- Geographic information systems
- Ecological data collection
- Point quarter tree assessment
- Rapid aquatic bioassessment
- Plant quadrant sampling
- Bird banding techniques
- Mist net setup
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- GIS Certificate
Timeline
Volunteer Bird Bander
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
03.2025 - 05.2025
Field Work Voluenteer
UNT
06.2024 - 08.2024
Host
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Ecology For Environmental Science
University of North Texas
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