Mia Zacho
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate conservation job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to apply in-depth knowledge and skills honed across approximately 8 years of experience and education in the environmental field. Ready to help the team achieve company goals and learn new skills and knowledge along the way. Competent in environmental and ecological research and restoration techniques. An eager "lifelong learner" and thrive in spaces where continued education and growth are central to success on the team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pest Control Technician
Wil-Kil Pest Control
08.2023 - Current
- Expanded customer service experience in field on daily basis outside of prior experience in educational setting
- Furthered experience following state and federal regulations as they pertain to pesticide applications and poisonous substances
- Gained experience working alongside national team with combined goal to provide ecologically responsible pest management and customer service
- Implemented integrated pest management approach to controlling various residential and commercial pest species such as rodents, insects, and stored product pests.
AmeriCorps Naturalist Intern
Beaver Creek Reserve
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed age appropriate, environmental science-based lesson plans for grades k-12 involving animal adaptations, stream study, raptor adaptations, outdoor survival and adventure, archery, skulls, etc
- Assisted with care and handling of education ambassador animals such as frogs, snakes, turtles, and raptor species
- Gained grant writing experience through multi-organizational project redesigning and constructing an interactive turtle enclosure
- Created and managed maple syrup operation at Beaver Creek including coordinating volunteers, managing equipment inventory and operation, as well as developing data collection procedures and analysis for future years
- Assisted in specialized land management procedures such as controlled burn of prairie, electrofishing, and trail maintenance including those utilizing chainsaws.
Field Instructor
Rocky Mountain Field Institute
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Lead and aided in trail construction and restoration projects in Southern Colorado region
- Aided in construction and development of 10+ miles of sustainable trails across Pikes Peak region utilizing soil erosion BMPs and erosion calculations
- Utilized variety of tools such as pick mattocks, mcLeods, pulaskis, rock carrying devices, single and double jacks, etc
- Worked alongside Federal and State land managers on projects to ensure project goals were met
- Gained further experience interacting with public through various volunteer programs
- Enhanced knowledge of Federal and State land management legislation and operations through educational lectures with various land managers.
Freight/Receiving Team Member
Fleet Farm
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted Freight team and E-commerce team leads in receiving Direct to Ship Orders, picking online orders for shipment, as well as managing inventory through Fleet Farm’s Store Inventory Management System and Lotus Notes
- Utilized various warehouse tools such as pallet jacks, Zebra phones/scanners, and price guns
- Aided Sales Team leads in stocking shelves on sales floor to ensure store is customer ready every morning
- Maintained clean and organized receiving bay by sticking to preset organization system, including sorting incoming freight by department, while following current COVID-19 guidelines.
AmeriCorps Service- Field Instructor Internship
Teton Science Schools
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Lead school groups of 6-12 students ranging from age 5-18 through place-based lesson plans in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
- Utilized communication and collaborative skills to co-instruct groups for 3-10 day schools programs
- Aided in creating inquiry and place-based lesson plans with co-instructors
- Taught lessons on basic biology including glacial and fire ecology, geology, and hydrology of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
- Gained experience running local peoples market designed to bring consumers to connect closely with their food and local growers to encourage sustainable food economy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation
University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF)
University Wisconsin-River Falls 05.2020
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Clean Driving Record
- Adaptable
- Pest management techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- Chemical Handling
- Property Inspection
- Data Entry and Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chemical application experience
- Service Vehicle Maintenance
- Integrated Pest Management
- Pest Biology Knowledge
- Scientific Writing
- Wildlife Research
- Environmental Assessment
- Report Writing
- Project Coordination
- Grant Writing
- Field Sampling Techniques
- Aquatic Species Identification
- Plant Identification
- Wildlife Identification
- Fish Tagging Procedures
- Electrofishing Techniques
- Aquatic Ecology Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Soil Ecology Knowledge
- Prairie Ecology knowledge
- Forest Ecology Knowledge
- Pesticides and Herbicides
- Climate Change Education
- Educational research
- Curriculum Development
- GIS Software Proficiency
- Prescribed burning Experience
- Chainsaw Operation
- Operation of 4wd Vehicles
- Community Outreach Proficiency
Certification
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 06/24
- SAWW Level 1 Chainsaw Safety, 07/06/22
- WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, 12/31/23
- WI DATCP Structural Pest Control 7.1 Certification, 09/28
- WI DATCP Turf and Landscape 3.0 Certification, 09/28
Additional Information
Reference letters and unofficial transcript available, if necessary, upon request.
References
- Jason Freels, Region Director for Wil-Kil/Terminix Pest Control, Supervisor, (715) 450-2292, Jason.freels@rentokil-terminix.com
- Erik Keisler, Executive Director of Beaver Creek Reserve, Supervisor, (715) 877-2212, erik@beavercreekreserve.org
- Fran Mainella, 16th Director of the National Park Service and former Director of Florida State Parks, Mentor, 239-272-6353, fmainel@clemson.edu
- Jamie Goins, Program Manager at Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Supervisor, jamiegoins09@gmail.com
- Dr. Kevyn Juneau, Assistant Professor of Conservation and Environmental Science at University Wisconsin River Falls, Academic Advisor/Mentor, 715-425-4958, kevyn.juneau@uwrf.edu
- Naomi Heindel, Director of Field Education at Teton Science Schools, Supervisor, 307-734-3709, naomi.heindel@tetonscience.org
Timeline
Pest Control Technician
Wil-Kil Pest Control
08.2023 - Current
AmeriCorps Naturalist Intern
Beaver Creek Reserve
11.2021 - 08.2023
Field Instructor
Rocky Mountain Field Institute
03.2021 - 10.2021
Freight/Receiving Team Member
Fleet Farm
08.2020 - 12.2020
AmeriCorps Service- Field Instructor Internship
Teton Science Schools
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Conservation
University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF)
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 06/24
- SAWW Level 1 Chainsaw Safety, 07/06/22
- WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, 12/31/23
- WI DATCP Structural Pest Control 7.1 Certification, 09/28
- WI DATCP Turf and Landscape 3.0 Certification, 09/28
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