Thatcher Alvarado Vargas
Arcata,CA
Summary
Hydrological professional experienced in managing and analyzing geomorphological systems, including creeks, rivers, and wetlands. Strong communication skills and proven collaboration within diverse teams. Adaptable in addressing field challenges and implementing effective solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corpsmember
Watershed Stewards Program
Klamath, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted hydrologic field measurements and data collection activities, including stream discharge measurements, surface/groundwater quality data, water quality monitoring, and sediment transport monitoring.
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory analyses.
- Conducted a restorative public volunteer event to educate communities about current issues in their local watershed. This included invasive hand-pulling and native planting to stabilize the stream banks of the O Me-nok tributary.
- Attended professional conferences and workshops related to advances in hydrology science. Klamath Basin Monitoring Project (KBMP) and SERCAL.
- Experience constructing spring-summer upriver gage stations.
- Collaborated with other scientists from a variety of disciplines in order to carry out our restoration projects.
- Designed a curriculum that was aligned with state standards while incorporating hands-on learning opportunities about watersheds and salmonids, with respect to Indigenous practices.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Research Assistant
Wildfire Ecology UCSB
Goleta
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Collected, processed, and measured (water potential - Scholander Bomb, fuel moisture, physical dimensions of leaves, and stems) plant samples from 15 species found in the Santa Barbara wildland-urban interface to support the plant flammability testing initiative.
- Trained incoming interns on plant trait methods, and collaborated with four other students to efficiently process samples; suggested improvements to methods.
- Examine videos of plant combustion to record timestamps of important stages of combustion, flame height, and flag any errors or unusual behavior in combustion.
Package Center Supervisor
UPS
Goleta
12.2017 - 07.2024
- Reviewed employee timecards for accuracy before submitting them to payroll.
- Enforced company policies regarding employee attendance, dress code, and safety protocols.
- Assisted with resolving any customer service issues that arose during the shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hydrological Science And Policy - Bio/Ecology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2023
Skills
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Field investigations
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Teaching Experience
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid
- River Safety Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Corpsmember
Watershed Stewards Program
10.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Wildfire Ecology UCSB
06.2023 - 07.2024
Package Center Supervisor
UPS
12.2017 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Hydrological Science And Policy - Bio/Ecology
University of California, Santa Barbara
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