Sokkeang Pao
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Restoration Intern
California Conservation Corps
Los Angeles, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Survey native plants using the Survey123 application to keep track of their survivorship.
- Team Collaboration and Communication through Microsoft suites.
- Log field data to analyze any potential risk of native plants and blue butterflies.
Amigos del Los Ríos
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Saving at-risk trees by supporting post-wildfire resilience through maintaining and watering surviving trees on a participating burned property, helping preserve vegetation, and preventing further erosion.
- Educated the public about the risk of wildfire through storytelling poster board.
- Survey Tree using the tree plotter application to keep track of their health post-wildfire.
Student Research Assistant
California State University of East Bay
Hayward, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collected greenhouse gas samples using the static chamber method at a wetland field station.
- Assisted with data download of the greenhouse gas samples and analysis.
- Conducted routine maintenance and calibration checks on the field station flux tower to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Student Research Program
CSUEB - Center for Student Research
Hayward, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged in a collaborative research project under a mentorship, investigating the correlation between dust storms and plant photosynthesis.
- Analyze over 200,000 weather data using R Studio and MS Excel.
- Successfully summarized project findings and delivered compelling presentations.
Education
B.S. - Environmental Science
California State University of East Bay
Hayward, CA12-2023
Skills
- Skills: R programming language, ArcGIS, Sample Collection, Laboratory Experiences, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Data Collection, Communication, Attention to Details, Adaptability, Plant Identification, Tree Survey, Plants Survey
- Bilingual: Cambodian (Khmer)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
Certification
Certification: California Naturalist Certification, HAZWOPER 40 hours, Adult CPR and AED.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Khmer
Limited Working
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Restoration Intern
California Conservation Corps
01.2026 - Current
Amigos del Los Ríos
08.2025 - 12.2025
Student Research Assistant
California State University of East Bay
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Research Program
CSUEB - Center for Student Research
05.2022 - 08.2022
B.S. - Environmental Science
California State University of East Bay