- Fly Fishing
- Jazz Musician
- Backpacking
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Disc Golf
Trenton Haas
San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate Field Ecologist starting a career in Conservation Biology, with an emphasis on endangered wildlife and trees. Bringing forth a positive mindset, with extensive coursework and field experience in Fisheries, Fire/Plant Ecology, and Natural Science.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fisheries Science Aid
CA Fish and Wildlife
12.2024 - Current
- Worked as a team to monitor endangered anadromous salmonid species on Mendocino Coast.
- Documented salmonid observations and spawning grounds, compiled data, and organized findings for analysis.
- Effectively operated a fishing weir to floy tag, mark, and catalogue adult salmon.
- Marked operculums, applied FLOY tags, tagged and processed fish carcasses, and PIT tagged juvenile Salmonids
- Safely Operated fleet vehicles, ATVs, and Kayaks on primitive roads and rough terrain.
- Collaborated between different state and non-profit agencies to achieve project goals.
Wildfire Ecology Researcher
UC Berkeley
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked in a field crew to conduct field surveys on Sequoia seedling regeneration in recently burned groves
- Backpacked to backcountry field sites to conduct surveys on Sequoia seedling regeneration and wildfire effects, fuels, and forest structure
- Worked as a team to complete ecological surveys, ensure complete, accurate, and precise gathering of data, and ensure workplace safety
- Followed leave no trace policies when camping in the front and backcountry
- Cleaned, operated, and calibrated field crew tools including clinometers, laser rangefinders, GPS, DBH measuring tapes, calipers, compasses, rulers, and trowels
- Collaborated with park staff, trained technicians on our protocols and fielded any technical questions that both staff and visitors had regarding our research
Wildfire Ecology Research Technician
UC Davis
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with team members to prepare plots and conduct ecological surveys at various CA state parks
- Proficiently utilized rangefinders, compasses, DBH tape, clinometers, and other tools to effectively measure and record various ecological parameters including fuels, plant regeneration, plot slope and aspect, and tree dimensions
- Confidently and correctly identified native and exotic plant species and accounted for their contribution to the plot’s description
- Coordinated with, trained, and collaborated with various state park personnel and volunteers to help conduct surveys and record data
- Maintained an organized notebook of field notes and transcribed them into excel datasheets
Volunteer Docent
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
06.2022 - Current
- Correctly identify and remove invasive species
- Collaborate with park interpreters and volunteers to restore watersheds and create brush piles for prescribed burns
- Use strong interpersonal communication to educate park visitors on redwood ecology, natural processes, and recent happenings at the park
- Rehabilitate land by planting native flowering plants
- Organize and lead plant identification programs and tours
Barista
Starbucks/Safeway
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Completed customer orders with strict adherence to coffee house recipes to deliver consistent quality and optimize customer satisfaction
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
Landscaper
Contracted
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth
Learning Assistant
PSU
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted Dr
- Eric Sheagley in teaching various concepts of General Chemistry to undergraduate students
- Facilitated group student learning
- Answered questions and thoughtfully guided students through difficult chemistry exercises
Seasonal Sales Associate
Zumiez Inc
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted customers with a smile and encouraged feedback pertaining to their shopping experience
- Handled all merchandise with care and packed customer bags neatly
- Answered phones, relayed important messages, fulfilled and shipped online orders
- Efficiently managed and processed long lines of customers
- Folded and sorted clothes, organized shelves and stockroom, and managed display cases
Education
B.S. - Biology
Portland State University
06.2023
Skills
- Biological sampling
- Plant and Wildlife Identification
- Traversing Difficult Terrain
- Data Analysis, QA/QC
- Technical Scientific Writing and Communication
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
Extra-Curricular Activities
Ultimate Frisbee Leadership, Portland State University
- Was a key player and led teammates.
- Designed and led warm up routines.
- Reliably brought and handled team equipment (discs, cones, and equipment).
- Mediated social disputes between teammates.
- Built and encouraged positive team culture., Rented vans and drove teammates to tournaments.
- Advocated for the club to students and University Rec. Center.
Jazz Musician, Bass
- Composed and performed original jazz compositions with PSU Jazz program.
- Hired and performed at various venues in San Jose, CA, Fort Bragg, CA, and Portland, OR.
- Organized and conducted pit orchestra ensemble for musicals in High School.
- Creative outlet and meditative exercise.
Interests
Timeline
Fisheries Science Aid
CA Fish and Wildlife
12.2024 - Current
Wildfire Ecology Researcher
UC Berkeley
05.2024 - 11.2024
Wildfire Ecology Research Technician
UC Davis
07.2023 - 10.2023
Volunteer Docent
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
06.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks/Safeway
06.2022 - 09.2022
Landscaper
Contracted
06.2021 - 09.2021
Learning Assistant
PSU
09.2020 - 03.2021
Seasonal Sales Associate
Zumiez Inc
06.2019 - 08.2019
B.S. - Biology
Portland State University
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