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NICOLE PRESTHOLDT

Del Mar,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional pivoting into home organization, offering strong organizational systems, creative problem-solving, and a results-driven mindset. Passionate about transforming spaces through efficient processes and personalized, functional design.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Little Icon Studio
San Diego, California
07.2014 - 12.2025
  • Developed, produced, and marketed handmade baby items through online platforms and local retailers.
  • Managed inventory control, vendor negotiations, and product pricing.

Field Biologist

Dudek
Encinitas, California
07.2010 - 07.2014
  • Conducted biological surveys for federally and state-listed endangered or threatened species.
  • Collected field data on flora and fauna species, including population counts and measurements of physical characteristics.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws regarding protection of biological resources.

Founder and Project Manager

Cape Leopard Trust
South Africa, South Africa
07.2004 - 08.2006
  • Founded the Cape Leopard Trust to promote leopard conservation in South Africa.
  • Designed and launched innovative conservation research projects.
  • Conducted a genetic analysis on South African leopard populations to assess biodiversity.

Education

Master of Science - Biology

University of Bergen
Norway
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Cape Town
South Africa
01.2000

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Sewing
  • Woodworking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Little Icon Studio
07.2014 - 12.2025

Field Biologist

Dudek
07.2010 - 07.2014

Founder and Project Manager

Cape Leopard Trust
07.2004 - 08.2006

Master of Science - Biology

University of Bergen

Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Cape Town
NICOLE PRESTHOLDT