Dylan Ayers Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

Fresno, California Area

-Assisted with all stages of natural resource permitting with the CDFW, USACE, and RWQCB for projects in California’s Central Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, and eastern Sierra regions. -Conducted protocol level species surveys for blunt nosed leopard lizards, San Joaquin kit fox, western pond turtle, Swainson’s hawk, nesting birds, and bats.-Used UAV (drone) systems to perform mapping, surveillance, and utility infrastructure survey tasks for biology and land survey teams. Used Pix4D and and other software to collect and process imagery to create orthomosaics and various 3-dimensional data sets. -Observed and monitored species in the field for construction projects. Worked with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure activities comply with project permits. -Used ESRI GIS products to collect data and produce exhibits in support of permitting processes, agency meetings, and internal presentations.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Assisted with environmental resource permitting for local, state, and federal agencies. • Performed wetland delineations, functional assessments, and classifications on thousands of acres of habitat.• Used UAV systems to perform recon surveys and mapping tasks. • FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent. • Created and edited reports for permit applications, mitigation plans, monitoring reports etc..• Used GIS to create exhibits for internal and external use.

Cambridge, Ma

• Conducted research on the value of experiential learning and the feasibility of creating a new internship program at MITEI to serve MIT students interested in energy.• Presented findings in a report and presentation to MITEI leadership.• Assisted in event coordination for MIT students, professors, and MITEI members.

Cambridge, Ma

• Joined HEET at the launch of the Race to Solar program. Race to Solar provides solar power and energy efficiency upgrades to nonprofits at an affordable price.• Coordinated with the cities of Boston and Cambridge to compile data from city resources to create comprehensive project files for HEET’s Race to Solar program.• Managed HEET’s social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, monthly email newsletters and phone outreach for various HEET communication campaigns.• Hosted program information sessions to educate nonprofit and community leaders on the benefits of solar power and energy efficiency upgrades to their buildings.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Provided technology support to two different locations owned by the practice.• Coordinated computer and medical equipment acquisitions.• Assisted in data entry and other general office tasks.

Lanas, Costa Rica

• Worked on construction of sustainable housing developments using environmentally friendly materials and techniques.• Assisted the farm’s permaculture experts monitor and care for livestock, land, and water sources.• Improved Spanish skills by living and working with the local people and travelling the region.

Boston, Ma

• Gained strong communication and telephone skills through the solicitation of NEU alumni donations.• Interfaced with contact databases and auto-dialer systems.

Tampa, Fl

Supervised a group of 10-20 children through activities: swimming, sports, art, lunch, theatre.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: WRBB 104.9, Terra Society

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Wind Ensemble, Swim Team Captain, Crew Team Captain, Model UN, Wrestling.