Nicole A. Cooper
San Diego,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Restoration Ecologist with solid background in conducting detailed research and data analysis. Supported multiple projects by gathering, organizing, and interpreting complex information, contributing to impactful academic publications. Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical software and strong written communication skills. Known for reliability, adaptability, and the swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant II
San Diego State University Soil Ecology Restoration Group
07.2024 - Current
- Restoration of local habitats in the San Diego area
- Assist in green house tasks including watering, repotting, weeding, fertilizing, and planting of seeds
- Conduct Sensitive Species Vegetation Surveys in the Coronado Naval Base area
- Vegetation and tree stand surveys working with United States Forestry Service at Palomar Mountain.
- Data collection and input, as well as working on annual reports for SERG projects.
Habitat Restoration Technician
San Diego Canyonlands
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Cleanup and restoration of San Diego's canyons, creeks, and trails, as well as other tasks related to the support of a safe and healthy natural environment in San Diego
- 100 hours of Nesting bird surveys
- 80 hours of general bird monitoring at site
- Restoration field work such as weeding, planting, watering, trail maintenance, and trash and debris removal, graffiti paint-out, and installation of erosion control measures
- Use of tools and equipment such as Chainsaws, Hacksaws, Loppers, Hedgers, and the regular maintenance of tools
- Restoration site planning in accordance with San Diego City guidelines, proposal creation, and once approved, execution of said plan
- Extensive experience working with GIS, vegetation surveys to document rare vegetation, and percentages for BMZ work
- Use of equipment such as BadElfs, and rangefinders with the program FieldMaps to complete these tasks
- I have an Herbicide Applicator Certification with experience in application of the herbicide glyphosate
Reservations Supervisor/Front Desk Agent
Grande Colonial
09.2021 - 09.2022
Guest Experience Agent
Seabreeze Vacation Rentals
02.2020 - 04.2020
Front Desk Agent
Comfort Inn & Suites
04.2019 - 02.2020
Pool Attendant/Room Service
Pacific Terrace Hotel
05.2016 - 01.2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAAssociate of Arts - Anthropology
San Diego Mesa Community College
San Diego, CASkills
- Restoration Ecology
- Bird Surveying Experience
- Vegetation Surveying and Environmental Assessment Experience
- ArcGIS and GPS Equipment Experience
- Plant Species Identification
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Collection/Entry
- Archaeological Collections Processing
- Artifact Analysis
- Computer Cataloging
- Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Certification
- Chainsaw Safety Certification
- Herbicide Application Certification
- MCA ENG 1 Medical
- STCW: Standards of Training, Certification, & Watch-keeping
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Research Assistant II
San Diego State University Soil Ecology Restoration Group
07.2024 - Current
Habitat Restoration Technician
San Diego Canyonlands
11.2022 - 04.2024
Reservations Supervisor/Front Desk Agent
Grande Colonial
09.2021 - 09.2022
Guest Experience Agent
Seabreeze Vacation Rentals
02.2020 - 04.2020
Front Desk Agent
Comfort Inn & Suites
04.2019 - 02.2020
Pool Attendant/Room Service
Pacific Terrace Hotel
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Chainsaw Safety Certification
- Herbicide Application Certification
- MCA ENG 1 Medical
- STCW: Standards of Training, Certification, & Watch-keeping
- CPR Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
San Diego Mesa Community College
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