Zachary Morris
Nixa,MO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position as a Natural Resources Ecologist. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Resource Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
08.2023 - Current
- Performed GIS analysis for mapping critical habitats, identifying priority areas for conservation action, and informing decision-making processes.
- Advised managers on adaptive management approaches based on changing ecological conditions related to natural resource issues.
- Conducted inspections of project sites before, during, or after completion stages to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best management practices.
- Developed geospatial maps to assist in land management and planning.
- Improved data accuracy by conducting thorough geospatial data collection.
- Worked with teams to design maps for effective communication of data.
- Developed spatial databases to streamline data management processes.
- Managed GIS data to maintain up-to-date and accurate information.
- Participated in prescribed burns as a member of the burn crew.
- Assisted in the establishment and management of food plots.
- Acted as Night Shift Lead Ranger, supervising the seasonal staff members during the recreation season.
- Conducted eagle count surveys.
Summer Ranger
US Army Corps of Engineers
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Served as Summer Ranger during peak recreation season
- Patrolled the campgrounds of the project, enforcing Title 36, and gaining compliance through verbal warnings and courtesy notices
- Provided visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs, and providing information about the parks and surrounding areas
- Obtained knowledge of the fee program in order to assist the Shift lead/ Supervisor overseeing the fee program
- Conducted Honor vault collections
- Conducted monthly audits with Park Attendants
- Conducted monthly cleaning inspections throughout the parks within the project
- Conducted electrical trouble shooting on campsites power source
- Responded to emergency situations and coordinated with emergency services to provide aid to the individual, or individuals, in need
- Assisted in the collection and delivery of water samples to verify the swim beaches comply with the Missouri and Arkansas regulations
- Navigated issues involving campers and their reservations scheduled through Rec.gov, ultimately resulting in successful resolution
Park Attendant
PROPARK
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Reported accidents, incidents and safety concerns to shift lead or management
- Patrolled parking lot on foot or motor vehicles to maintain safety
- Controlled traffic at entrances and exits by helping guests locate vehicles
- Lifted, positioned and removed barricades to open and close parking areas
- Provided customer assistance and information, such as giving directions and handling wheelchairs
- Enforced payment of fees by issuing tickets when necessary
Building Maintenance Technician
CBRE
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Utilized electrical and mechanical schematics, parts manual and assembly instructions to assist in solving problems
- Monitored and repaired facilities systems and technical devices directly supporting building operations
- Inspected air ducts for air leaks, worn or loose insulation
- Requisitioned supplies and equipment for cleaning and maintenance
- Conducted regular inspections of building structures and grounds for safety hazards and damage
- Aided in repair and maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, and building structures
- Ordered parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers
Sergeant – Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
United States Marine Corpse
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Monitored HVAC systems, performed routine preventive maintenance to established schedules and standards, and performed correctional maintenance as required
- Responded to hot and cold calls to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Communicated with team members and other departments to accomplish tasks in accordance with squadron directives
- Complied with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, such as safety procedures and maintenance of clean work areas as regulated by OSHA
- Completed deployment providing security and support to local communities
- Coordinated closely with other sections of the military to ensure successful mission completion
- Held position of Platoon Sergeant, overseeing fifty-two individuals and organizing training schedules
- Cross trained with generator mechanics and electricians to assist in follow on operational duties
- Participated in the construction and restoration of airfield assets to include runways and taxi lanes
- Operated and performed maintenance on heavy equipment to include 5k forks, 10k TRAM, and MMV’s
- Assisted Motor Transport mechanics with the repair and maintenance of trucks and other troop transport vehicles
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOLOGY
University of Washington
Bothell, Washington03-2023
Enlisted Professional Military Education: Corporals Course - undefined
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait11.2017
Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar - undefined
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait06.2016
Marine Corps Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - undefined
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, North Carolina12.2015
Marine Combat Training - undefined
Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton, California04.2015
Skills
- Environmental compliance
- Prescribed burns
- Problem-solving
- Policy implementation
- ArcGIS
- Data collection
- Microsoft office
Additional Information
- Participated in volunteer program that focused on removing invasive species from ecological restoration sites located around the University of Washington-Bothell.
- Conducted undergraduate level research along side U.S Fish and Wildlife biologists that focused on attempting to detect population density estimations of Sockeye and Kokanee salmon using DNA samples collected from the local watersheds.
Promotions And Awards
- Lance Corporal, 12/01/15
- Hero of the Day, Major General Gary Volesky, 08/01/16
- Meritorious Mast, Major M.J. Wesenberg, 10/01/16
- Corporal, 10/01/17
- Sergeant, 11/01/18
- Good Conduct Medal, Lieutenant Colonel James Bauch, 03/01/18
Military Education
- Marine Combat Training, Camp Pendleton, CA, 04/01/15
- Marine Corps Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Jacksonville, NC, 12/01/15
- Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, 06/01/16
- Enlisted Professional Military Education: Corporals Course, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, 11/01/17
Timeline
Natural Resource Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
08.2023 - Current
Summer Ranger
US Army Corps of Engineers
05.2023 - 08.2023
Park Attendant
PROPARK
05.2020 - 03.2023
Building Maintenance Technician
CBRE
09.2019 - 03.2020
Sergeant – Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
United States Marine Corpse
03.2015 - 03.2019
Enlisted Professional Military Education: Corporals Course - undefined
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar - undefined
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Marine Corps Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - undefined
Jacksonville
Marine Combat Training - undefined
Camp Pendleton
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOLOGY
University of Washington
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