Desmond Ho Email & Phone Number

• Review and analyze District utility usage, determine areas of efficiency upgrades, implement programs to reduce energy use• Apply for grants to replace inefficient systems such as plumbing, HVAC, and boilers • Leverage loans, grants, and internal funds to implement energy efficiency projects• Transition the District from reliance on natural gas powered equipment to electric • Oversee and manage the construction and implementation of the District wide solar and battery storage system• Provide return on investment calculations and implement a preventative maintenance plan on large assets• Partner with community groups such as Explore Ecology to run composting and garden projects• Create and implement a professional development program for teachers to learn more about the local watershed• Collaborate with Food Services to move food service to students back indoors in order to reduce plastic containers, save staff time, reduce food waste, and serve students faster• Project Manager for the installation of 14 solar arrays with 6 microgrid sites

• Develop and implement a hands-on air quality curriculum for K-6 students• Supervise and schedule school visits for five interns teaching the K-6 curriculum • Work closely with Santa Barbara County school districts on education programs and incentive grants• Partner with the County Education Office on a teacher grant program• Create community member partnerships to install air quality sensors with emphasis on highly impacted areas• Manage databases containing outreach efforts, air quality sensors and associated data, and grant recipients• Review environmental impact documents and draft comment letters to various public agencies

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Researched latest aftermarket automotive technologies and formulated methods for evaluation• Generated detailed public reports on the effectiveness of these technologies• Researched and created educational material to inform people on harmful pollutants in the air• Designed and built prototypes to fulfill a niche in the market

• Collected woodland soil moisture data via HOBO sensors – maintained and repaired sensors accordingly• Deconstructed 50+ field data sites located across Central and Southern California and inventoried supplies• Compiled and analyzed collected data to understand soil moisture changes within a small local climate area

Monterey, Ca

• Synthesized current research on ocean acidification impacts on marine invertebrates along the West Coast• Collaborated with researchers, governmental workers, and oyster farmers for a story constructed on ArcGIS Online featured on CeNCOOS’ (Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System) website• Created five GIS maps of CeNCOOS-funded oceanographic equipment throughout California• Presented to an audience of 75+ the story and findings at the MBARI Intern Symposium

Catalina Island, Ca

•Prepare curriculum and instruct students on marine science, terrestrial ecology and astronomy•Lead students from grades 4th-12th on outdoor activities including hiking, snorkeling and kayaking•Facilitate daily camp activities for each school group such as meals and announcements•Serve as a waterfront lifeguard for snorkelers and kayakers•Diagnose and repair research, teaching and technological equipment

Concord, Ca

•Provided customer service by answering inquiries in person and over the telephone. •Provided check out services to purchasing customers as well as handled returns. •Performed inventory surveys, sales floor restocking and providing sales advice in my areas of expertise.

Fairfax, Ca

•Conduct habitat surveys to locate suitable threatened Coho Salmon and Steelhead spawning area•Gather data on large woody debris, canopy cover and substrate composition •Log all data on spreadsheet and provide statistical analysis on Microsoft Excel used in published annual report•Operate electro-fishers in accordance to CDFG protocols to gather data on juvenile counts of salmonoid and amphibians

Port St. Joe, Florida

•Monitored USAF and state beach properties at night with ATV and MUH(Rhino) for nesting turtle and shorebird activity•PIT tagged and flipper tagged Loggerhead sea turtles to gather data on breeding and spatial activities of individual turtles•Gathered biopsy and carapace scute samples for carbon content analysis •Logged crawl and nest data using Trimble GPS data logger

San Diego, Ca

•Captured and tagged green sea turtles in San Diego Bay in conjunction with NOAA Southwest Fisheries•Tracked sea turtles in San Diego Bay utilizing small boats equipped with sonar detection equipment •Extensive use of sonar detection equipment and detecting correct sonar pulses for tracking purposes•Gathered GPS data and water temperature to study turtle migration and thermal regulatory processes

•Monitored health and breeding of up to 1000 laboratory mice, maintained clear and precise record of mice inventory and breeding activities•Obtained and stained blood samples by use of florescent dyes and screened samples through cytometer•Analyzed results from cytometer using FlowJo to determine whether the mouse is positive for a gen

Fairfield, Id

•Sampled fish and reptile populations in remote riparian areas of Sawtooth National Forest•Researched effects grazing and timber harvesting have on the native Bull Trout population•Backpacked and hiked up to 16 miles per day with 50+ lbs. of research equipment•Resided in mostly remote areas with limited supplies

San Diego, Ca

•Prepared curriculum and instructed elementary to middle school students on marine mammal focusing on habitat, behavior and conservation efforts •Supervised the safety and well-being of the campers 24 hours a day for duration of their stay•Lead campers in snorkeling in La-Jolla Cove and Mission Bay•Facilitated daily camp activities such as meals, camp games and activities

Master’S Degree, Environmental Science And Management

Activities and Societies: Class Chair 2017Master's Thesis: Planning and Incentivizing Native Oyster Restoration in Southern California.

B.S., Biology

Activities and Societies: Associated Students Board of Directors elected member VP of External Affairs of Professional Studies and Fine.