Emily Bernal Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Syracuse, New York, United States

Syracuse, New York, United States

I was a participant in the NYS Sustainable Materials Management Stewardship Program. I have learned the fundamentals of sustainable materials management (i.e., reduction, reduce, and recycling) through a series of virtual pieces of training. Under the guidance of a CSCS staff member, I have developed and implemented a hands-on, SMM-focused project to.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Served as a Lab Assistant in the Dendrochronology Lab at Cornell University under the supervision of Dr. Brita Lorentzen

Designed a working communication guideline for consolidating and disseminating stories about partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities across WCS Global Field Programs

• A highly competitive program where I was selected as a participant in a two semester course and summer fellowship that allowed me to hone effective communication techniques to accelerate public engagement on critical.
• Delivered a TED-style talk to the university’s Department on Communication where I discussed my final deliverables as a rights and communities’ fellow in my summer position and ways to improve on the organization’s.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Created my own position based on past relevant experience to dually aid in the animal and trails departments
• Maintained the center’s public six mile trail system including projects that involved signage, wildlife boxes and tree planting using various hand tools
• Responsible for the diet preparation, cleaning, assisting the animal coordinator with medical issues as well as general husbandry for the animal ambassadors within the nature center
• Created and implement different unique captive enrichment techniques for many of the animal ambassadors

Carbondale, Colorado, United States

Aspen, Colorado, United States

• Monitored trail conditions, performed trail maintenance by use of hand/power tools
• Demonstrated positive conservation practices as well as educating the public about the native flora/fauna
• Managed 15 structures of primitive and established restroom facilities
• Operated and maintained government-sanctioned visitor center stations in addition to toll booths, with the duties consisting of cash handling, issuing permits, monitoring designated campsites and passes

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

• Served as a licensed whitewater rafting and kayak guide in the state of ColoradoProficient in navigating oar framed rafts, paddle guiding, and inflatable kayaks
• Worked with the Roaring Fork Conservancy to promote sustainable river practices and educate visitors about river ecosystems and watersheds
• Experienced in talking to the public and leading tours down the Colorado River
• Practical knowledge of boat equipment, river techniques, and the ability to drive fifteen passenger vans with trailers

New Market, Virginia, United States

• Collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service as well as the U.S. National Park Service in Shenandoah National Park to carry out invaluable conservation projects and promote positive conservation techniques such as Leave.
• Utilized hand/power tools to sustain 100+ miles of established wilderness hiking trails within Shenandoah National Park and George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
• Maintained numerous park campsites in addition to disbanding illegal backcountry campsites

Canandaigua, New York, United States

• Served in a leadership position in many divisions throughout the company, such as, in the wine center, gift shop, and in guest services
• Gift shop duties included: money handling, cashier skills, inventory accountability, and restocking
• I oversaw all volunteers and trained new employees and volunteers on the wine center duties
• In addition, I also served as a guest service manager, where I helped to lead tours on the garden grounds, helped run the welcome booth, and assisted in overseeing company events and volunteer coordination

West Yellowstone, Montana, United States

• Performed daily husbandry techniques for captive animals including diet preparation, cleaning of enclosures, animal enrichment, safely transitioning animals into enclosures, habitat maintenance, and assisting in.
• Provided extensive care for grizzly bears, gray wolves, and numerous birds of prey including capturing monthly weights using positive training methods
• Specialized in enrichment projects for the birds of prey and the grizzly bears such as natural puzzles, water features, and food rewards

Volcano, Hawaii, United States

• Served within the San Diego Global Field Program to care for endangered birds at the center (‘Alala, Maui Parrotbill, Puaiohi, Palila, and ‘Akikiki) that are endemic to the islands of Hawaii
• Performed extensive daily husbandry routines such as cleaning aviaries, diet preparation, daily monitoring and collection of food and enrichment items
• Assisted in avian monitoring during breeding seasons, egg handling, chick rearing and in medical issues
• Enriched avian environments by incorporating natural flora, various native berries, natural puzzles, and toys

West Yellowstone, Montana, United States

• Served as a seasonal naturalist at a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary promoting education on native wildlife
• Delivered ten established environmental presentations relating to the center’s wildlife, the flora/fauna of Yellowstone National Park, the importance of bear safety, and positive conservation practices
• Established and presented several original programs, games, and activities to West Yellowstone’s summer youth program

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

• Partnered with the U.S. National Park Service as a member of an AmeriCorps sponsored trail corps
• Built 5+ miles of new trail within the Colorado National Monument
• Maintained 50+ miles of established hiking, mountain bike, and horse trails through the use of hand/power tools
• Combated numerous invasive species such as Russian olive and tamarisk along the Colorado River by utilizing chainsaws and sustainable herbicide practices

Long Lake, New York, United States

• Served as a crew member co-led by AmeriCorps and The Student Conservation Association Trail with a focus on building modern and rustic walking and snowmobile bridges throughout the Adirondack Park
• Learned leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Obtained my Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification
• Worked with and maintained several hand-operated and trail tools, such as rock bars, shovels, loppers, Pulaski’s, hazel hoes, single jackhammers, pick-axes, MacLeod’s, and bow saws.

Rochester, New York, United States

-Served in a 3-month zookeeper internship to learn husbandry techniques including preparing animal diets, cleaning inside/outside enclosures, animal enrichment, habitat maintenance and observing --medical procedures-Cared for numerous captive animals including African lions, African elephants, river otters, and orangutans.

Master Of Professional Studies, Environmental Studies, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association

Graduate Certificate Program, Environmental Leadership

In addition to being enrolled in the M.P.S. Environmental Studies program at SUNY ESF, I have also been accepted to join the Environmental.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environment & Sustainability

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Dean’s List, Outing Club MemberOverall GPA: 3.95

Associate Of Science - As, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Dean’s ListOverall GPA: 3.90