Steven Klug
La Grange,KY
Summary
College graduate with an education centering on practical application of field biology, botany, and ecology. Experienced with native flora and its identification and mitigation methods of invasive and noxious species. Eagle Scout with a proficiency in outdoor skills and team organization. Avid gardener with experience caring for vegetable, ornamental, and pollinator gardens. Fluent in Spanish at an intermediate level.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Botany Independent Study
West Liberty University Campus Woods
West Liberty , WV
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Use of GPS software to create and map trail systems in West Liberty's Campus Woods
- Inventory of native and invasive plant species as well as forest health and makeup of the disturbed woodland habitat
- Compilation of findings into reports assessing native diversity and threat and prevalence of invasive species
- Preparation and maintenance of forest trails for use by WLU staff and students
- Seasonal maintenance of WLU Pollinator Garden
Gardener
Personal Home Garden
La Grange , KY
2018 - 2024
- Design, execution, and maintenance of a large yearly personal family vegetable garden
- Proficient in care, maintenance, and harvest of varied plants and plant types
- Experienced in wider horticultural maintenance activities such as weed control, pest deterrence, and seasonal garden upkeep
Intern
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood , KY
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Performed plant inventories of native wildflowers in the garden's pollinator meadow
- Identified and reported invasive and noxious plants for both spot and wider scale treatment by garden staff
- Compiled and delivered typed reports including images and descriptions of identified species and distribution in the meadow
Eagle Scout Project Leader
Boy Scouts of America
Scott Depot , WV
2017.09 - 2017.11
- Led a team of fellow scouts and scout leaders in creation of a fire pit and a set of wooden benches and stairs at St. John's United Methodist Church
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, And Evolutionary Biology
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in R statistical software
- Experienced in assessment of freshwater stream health using both chemical analyses and aquatic macroinvertebrate (EPT) identification
- Experienced in both field and laboratory botany and identification of native flora
- Proficient in a personal and public garden upkeep and care
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Botany Independent Study
West Liberty University Campus Woods
2021.08 - 2022.05
Intern
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
2021.06 - 2021.08
Eagle Scout Project Leader
Boy Scouts of America
2017.09 - 2017.11
Gardener
Personal Home Garden
2018 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, And Evolutionary Biology
West Liberty University
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