Natasha Herman
Rockaway Park,NY
Summary
Hardworking student seeking summer work with extensive experience collaborating with peers on environmental research projects. Detail-oriented with excellent observational, analytical, and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Flood Resilience Intern
Science And Resilience Institute At Jamaica Bay
01.2024 - Current
- Discussion leader at community forums and educated fellows on how to read tide charts to build resilient coastal communities.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Vendor at Rockaway Market Street
Rockaway Initiative For Sustainability And Equity
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in setting up stands for vendors to sell products.
- Collaborated with local small businesses to sell products at the market.
- Marketed and sold locally sourced products from Queens Mushrooms and Rockaway Honeyworks.
Environmentor
Rockaway Initiative For Sustainability And Equity
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research with a peer on the success rate of Spartina Alterniflora, a wetland seagrass at Jamaica Bay in providing storm protection.
- Designed and presented our final research at the American Natural History Museum Summer Research Colloquium.
- Engaged in a variety of outdoor activities, including kayaking, seining, surfing, fishing, and biking.
Shore Corps Intern
Rockaway Initiative For Sustainability And Equity
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Presented at the UIA Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on the topic of “Sustainable Futures”, speaking on behalf of the Shoreline Enhancement Plan in the “Resilient Communities” committee.
- Participated in hydroponics and agriculture science projects.
- Learned and participated in the varying aspects of beekeeping and honey harvesting.
- Perform photography and Photoshop editing.
- Participated in dune plantings and beach cleanups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Macaulay Honors Scholar At Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2027
Skills
- Project Support
- Data Evaluation
- Research and analysis
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Public Speaking
- Fluent in Google Suite
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Volunteer
Produce Planting-Earth Matter x Peer Mentors
758 Enright Rd, New York, NY 10004 - 09/2023
- Macaulay Peer Mentors and students came together to learn about sustainable practices and composting.
- Seeded a variety of produce into rows throughout the Earth Matters farm.
Assisted a Birding Tour-Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity
58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens, NY 11692 - 09/2022
- Engaged with members of the community to discuss wildlife and vegetation that is found on our coastline.
- Thoroughly explained the bird identification process and elucidated why specific species are seen during varying times of the year.
Digital Discovery Guide-New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224- 06/2021-08/2021
- Participated in a robust and rigorous 9-week remote program where my peers and I launched MobileQuests- an interactive digital collection of original videos, games and activities for Aquarium guest of all ages to learn about science, wildlife, and conservation principles in a fun and engaging manner.
- The MobileQuests had matching QR codes that were displayed throughout the summer.
Timeline
Community Flood Resilience Intern
Science And Resilience Institute At Jamaica Bay
01.2024 - Current
Vendor at Rockaway Market Street
Rockaway Initiative For Sustainability And Equity
06.2023 - 11.2023
Environmentor
Rockaway Initiative For Sustainability And Equity
06.2023 - 08.2023
Shore Corps Intern
Rockaway Initiative For Sustainability And Equity
09.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Macaulay Honors Scholar At Brooklyn College
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