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Morgan Hayes

Madison,WI

Summary

Diligent problem solver with a resourceful approach to challenges with an organized style. Leverages ecology and watershed science expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with a focus on results. Looking to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Evolutionary Ecology Lab Technician

Hufbauer Lab
04.2022 - Current
  • Focused on ecological genetics and addressing invasive species through biological control methods
  • Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Proficient in studying insect and pest dynamics and analyzing population responses to threats.
  • Compared the evolution of 36 diverse populations.
  • Found that bottlenecked populations responded to selection for greater heat tolerance 50% more slowly than normal populations.

Biology Educator

Teaching Institute for Learning and Teaching
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Used knowledge in ecosystem ecology and biology to provide private and group tutoring sessions to students
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
  • Met regularly with a team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Student Success Rates were 7 percentage points higher among students
    who attended TILT Tutoring than those who did not attend.

Project Lead Sales Representative

Vector Marketing Company
11.2020 - 06.2021


  • Increased stakeholder engagement by conducting regular status updates and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Planned, executed, and promoted a total of 100 sets sold in 3 months.
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies and improving team communication.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ecosystem Science And Sustainability

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
08.2023

Skills

  • Written and oral communication
  • Ecosystem services
  • Microsoft office software
  • Team collaboration
  • Water management
  • Project management
  • Report preparation and presentation
  • ESRI ArcGIS Software
  • Data collection & analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Inventory Oversight

Internships and Community Leadership

Amazon FACE Project, Fort Collins, CO
Conducted comprehensive studies and analyses related to ecosystem services and food security. Demonstrated skills in mapping relationships between social actors and ecosystem services, as well as analyzing the impact of climatic extremes on community resource utilization in the Amazonas region of Brazil.


Watershed Practicum Participant, Fort Collins, CO
Focused on evaluating stream condition, assessing socio-economic impacts, and analyzing hydrologic responses. Applied measurement techniques to evaluate stream condition post natural disasters and understand the influence of human activities on natural resources.


Cameron Peak Fire Restoration Project, Fort Collins, CO
Examined the impacts of wildfires, created informative infographics, and handled spatial data using ArcGIS Story Maps and USGS EarthExplorer to support data analyses. Contributed to environmental restoration and utilizing geospatial technology to drive decision making.


Watershed Club, Fort Collins, CO
Committed to promoting awareness about the importance of water and its role in sustaining the environment. Organized and participated in various events, such as documentary film viewings, fundraisers, and clean-up initiatives.

Timeline

Evolutionary Ecology Lab Technician

Hufbauer Lab
04.2022 - Current

Biology Educator

Teaching Institute for Learning and Teaching
01.2021 - 12.2022

Project Lead Sales Representative

Vector Marketing Company
11.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Ecosystem Science And Sustainability

Colorado State University
Morgan Hayes