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Culver City

- Performed monthly inspections on UST sites in accordance with California state regulations, checking for dysfunctional equipment, priority alarms, and hazardous waste spills.- Managed the environmental compliance of over 50 sites, personally keeping track of alarm history, alarm response, permits and periodic site testing.- Maintained relations with site.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Organized education materials and curriculum on a weekly basis to teach students science concepts in the outdoors. - Prepared inservice presentations to expand peer knowledge of ecologic topics for the sake of professional development.- Coordinated adult groups who acted as chaperones for student guests, communicating expectations and hosting periodic.

Eastsound, WA

- Led whale watching and kayak tours, providing accurate information on pacific northwest geology and marine ecology.- Repaired and managed kayaks and other operational equipment, identifying weather risks and delegating shuttles when necessary.

St. Charles, Illinois

- Oversaw day to day operations at multiple rental facilities in Kane County, Illinois. - Maintained relations with the renters and the district office making sure all events ran smoothly.

Wallops Island, VA

- Showed knowledgeability and adaptability by leading a wide variety of educational programs and field trips on coastal ecology topics on a flexible schedule including dune & barrier island ecology, wetland values, intertidal zone, maritime forest, origins of sand, and in-class organism labs. - Functioned as deck-hand and educator on flat-bottomed research.

Midwest

Provided musical entertainment and MC services for graduations, weddings and dances.

Showed attention to detail by accurately placing and planting trees and bushes according to the request of the client and my superior, as well as following specific instructions on tree removal jobs to ensure the safety of surrounding structures and of those around me.Demonstrated exceptional physical fitness with the ability to carry fallen trees and.

Ely, MN

Performed maintenance work and repairs at the resort including: mowing, road work, trimming and planting trees.Worked at the outfitter packing trips, washing equipment and taking groups into the Boundary Waters CanoeWilderness.Manned the waterfront launching and landing boats, selling bait and tackle and making the space look satisfactory.

De Pere, WI

Organized guest speakers and facilitated creative, in-depth discussion within residence halls.Networked with local businesses for volunteer opportunities for students.Provided counseling to students who struggled in social matters.

Pearson, WI

Served as a lifeguard and led the Learn-to-swim program to ensure the safety of campers.Directed merit badge classes to campers including: swimming, lifesaving, wilderness survival, canoeing, androwing.