Mykel Lara
Los Banos,CA
Summary
I am a Highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. I have strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have experience In data collection using ArcGIS, field research, field safety planning, and plant identification. My goal is to better the State parks by becoming an Environmental Scientist and helping to oversee the vegetation management programs at Pacheco State Park.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Aide
California State Parks
Ripon, California
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with tribal monitors and local tribes on grape removal project
- Utilized ArcGIS to survey native and nonnative species effectively
- Assisted Environmental Scientist with resource management projects
- Collaborated with State and Federal agencies on a endangered Riparian Brush Rabbit vaccination efforts
- Completed EDRR training for prevention of invasive species outbreaks
Lifeguard II
San Luis Reservoir
Santa Nella, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Instructed lifeguards as lead, enhancing skills and safety protocols
- Contributed to improvements in Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard programs
- Provided assistance for minor and major medical emergencies
- Executed effective radio communication to respond swiftly to emergencies
- Created 868 forms for efficient supply ordering
Lifeguard I
San Luis Reservoir
Santa Nella, CA
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Vessel rescues and jet ski operations
- Providing aid for minor and major medicals
- Provided information on public safety
- Assisting Rangers as a deckhand
Senior Park Aide
San Luis Reservoir
Santa Nella, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Providing information and help to park visitors
- WIT II certified for quagga and zebra mussels inspections
- Assisting Rangers as a deckhand
- Helping to manage staff ranging from 20-25 employees
- WEX Card /Reports.
Park Aide
San Luis Reservoir
Santa Nella, CA
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Providing information and help to park visitors
- Cleaning and maintaining an organized kiosk
- Inspecting vessels for Quagga/Zebra Mussels
- Customers Service.
Education
Bachelors In Biology -
UC Merced
05-2024
Associate for Transfer -
Merced College
05-2023
High School Diploma -
Los Banos High School
06-2019
Skills
- Data collection and analysis using ArcGIS
- Resource management
- Incident reporting
- Field safety planning
- Point count techniques
- Plant surveys and identification
- RStudio proficiency
- Physical endurance
- Spanish fluency
- Environmental compliance
- Public communication skills
- CPR and AED certification
- First aid certification
Awards and involvement
- Collaboration Award for State Parks All Hands meeting 2024
- UC Merced Dean's List Fall Semester 2023
- UC Merced Chancellor's List Spring 2024 Semester
- Founding member of Merced College S.T.E.M Club
- 1st Place in Science at 2019 Academic Decathlon
- Won Gold for JV WAC Pole vault
- President of Art and Photography Club Junior-Senior Year High School
- Volunteer for Empty Bowls events
Timeline
Forestry Aide
California State Parks
08.2024 - Current
Lifeguard II
San Luis Reservoir
06.2024 - Current
Lifeguard I
San Luis Reservoir
06.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Park Aide
San Luis Reservoir
10.2021 - 06.2022
Park Aide
San Luis Reservoir
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelors In Biology -
UC Merced
Associate for Transfer -
Merced College
High School Diploma -
Los Banos High School
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