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Nathan Wood

Nathan Wood

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Practiced scientist, dedicated field worker, and enthusiastic science communicator focused on applying scientific principals to ensure the long-term health of native ecosystems. Proficient in biological monitoring and habitat management techniques, and skilled in public interaction and interpretive education.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Park Ranger

Carolina Beach State Park
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted surveys on taxa of interest depending on phenology e.g. venus flytraps, black rail, Bachman's sparrow, eastern hellbender.
  • Carried out resource management operations based on ecological prescriptions including invasive species management, native plant propagation, timber stand improvements, and habitat restoration.
  • Educated visitors on area wildlife, habitat management techniques, and ecology during park programs.
  • Qualified as Fire Fighter Type 2. Trained on fire containment procedures and applied skills in wildland fire fighting and prescribed fire.

Aquarist Technician

NC Aquarium At Fort Fisher
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Educated guests and summer camps on wildlife care and conservation.
  • Carefully prepared daily animal diets and performed water quality testing.
  • Assisted with exhibit preparation, exhibit changes, improvements and modifications.
  • Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.

Horticulture Technician

NC Aquarium At Fort Fisher
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Carefully curated and maintained landscape, native gardens and natural areas including native pollinator gardens.
  • Trained in field plant identification and habitat requirements of various plant taxa.
  • Maintained exhibit plantings, with scheduled watering, pruning, pest control, pond maintenance and rotation of temporary plantings.
  • Implemented new exhibit garden projects including native carnivorous plant exhibits.

State Parks Trail Crew Member

Conservation Corps North Carolina (Americorps)
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Improved existing trails in the NC State Parks system by adding drainage elements, restoring trail corridor and geometry, and repairing or constructing steps.
  • Constructed new trails and bridges in a local community park.

Analytical Chemist

Quality Chemical Laboratories
09.2019 - 08.2023
  • Carefully collected, documented, analyzed and interpreted data from chemical analyses for quality control uses.
  • Calibrated and maintained analytical laboratory instruments per SOP.
  • Systematically performed investigations of aberrant data.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
12.2018

Skills

  • Wildlife Biology
  • Field Botany
  • Project Planning
  • Wildland fire
  • Environmental Interpretation
  • Technical Writing
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Assistant Park Ranger

Carolina Beach State Park
09.2024 - Current

Aquarist Technician

NC Aquarium At Fort Fisher
05.2024 - 09.2024

Horticulture Technician

NC Aquarium At Fort Fisher
12.2023 - 05.2024

State Parks Trail Crew Member

Conservation Corps North Carolina (Americorps)
08.2023 - 11.2023

Analytical Chemist

Quality Chemical Laboratories
09.2019 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina

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