SHAYLIN JENKINS
Spearfish,SD
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented in plant ecology, invasive species management, and ecological restoration. With hands-on experience in herbarium management, data analysis, and GIS/GAIA mapping, I excel at blending fieldwork with data driven insights. Known for identifying plants and grass with precision and delivering accurate results, I am eager to support innovative research and conservation projects that protect and restore native ecosystems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Herbarium Technician
Mark Gabel
09.2024 - Current
- Work around 10-15 hours every week
- Mount biological and vegetation specimens for preservation and analysis.
- Transcribe and processed data related to plant location, identification, and habitat conditions.
- Used botanical keys to identify plant species and ensure data in accurate in the database system.
- Utilized geolocation tools like Geolocate and GIS to survey locations and calculate uncertainty.
- Organize and maintained specimen data by family and locality for quality control and research purposes.
- Use a photobox to take pictures of specimen for data base.
Trio Mentor
Black Hills State University
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Coordinated with other professionals involved in the mentoring process to ensure seamless support for each participant''s journey toward success.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
Server
Elk Horn Ridge Golf Course
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology- Forestry And Grassland Ecology
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05-2025
Skills
- Field Techniques: Plant Keying (using Dorn and Van Bruggen keys), Grass Keying (using Grasses of the Great Plains James Stubbendieck key), and Habitat analysis
- Ecological Expertise: Plant identification, Phenology surveys, and ecological restoration
- Technical Proficiency: Global positioning systems, GIS and GAIA mapping, Aerial photo analysis, Excel, Powerpoint, Web Soil Survey, and South Dakota Geological Map
- Data Management: Collection, transcription, and quality control of biological data
- Laboratory Work: Data entry, ecological monitoring, statistic analysis
- Physical Stamina: Experienced in hiking to remote locations and performing tasks in rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions
Certification
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Herbarium Technician
Mark Gabel
09.2024 - Current
Trio Mentor
Black Hills State University
08.2023 - Current
Server
Elk Horn Ridge Golf Course
06.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology- Forestry And Grassland Ecology
Black Hills State University
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