Jennifer Perez Email & Phone Number

Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks, Ca

• Led a three-person crew with occasional volunteers, and collectively collected and cleaned 60+ pounds of seed from across 70+ dry and fleshy fruits • Identified California native and invasive flora in various vegetation types• Recorded data independently and collaboratively using ESRI’s ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 to document seed and conifer cone collection populations for the Parks use and relevant contractors • Oversaw data entry, prepared quarterly reports, and developed a seed inventory database

Willamette National Forest, Or

• Identified Oregon native and invasive flora by utilizing my knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant families • Treated 50+ acres of invasive plant infestations daily through herbicide backpack sprayers and hand tools• Recorded data using ESRI’s ArcGIS Field Maps regarding various invasive plant populations and statuses• Collected a variety of dry and fleshy fruits

Various (Il, Ga, La, Nm, Ca, Mo)

• Led a crew of 4-7 peers, twice, in completing GIS inventories by collecting precise GPS coordinates and information of roads, parking areas, and recreational assets for USACE-managed areas across six states, utilizing ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Pro, and a Trimble GPS antenna• Conducted quality control of automatically processed and manually collected data entries within a database• Communicated professionally with USACE management employees routinely to ensure collection accuracy and completeness before driving to the next assignment

Rowe, Ma

• Directed two projects, recorded achieved results, and created a comprehensive summary report for agency partners• Enhanced 12 state parks and public lands throughout Massachusetts in a 5-person crew through projects involving the maintenance and establishment of new trails• Engaged in physically demanding trail maintenance without supervision at remote locations and consistently utilized personal protective equipment• Conducted 11 ten-day camping hitches near the work site, with basic amenities

Various (Puerto Viejo De Sarapiqui, San Vito, And Bagaces), Costa Rica

• Selected as one of two undergraduates in an international cohort of 13 students from various universities for an intensive, graduate-level, four-week field course focused on tropical biology and ecological research within various biological stations (La Selva Biological Station, Las Cruces Biological Station, and Palo Verde Biological Station)• Tabulated and organized experimental data as directed for analysis, primarily involving computer systems with Microsoft Excel and R Statistical Software packages • Developed and written scientific papers and presentations of multiple 2-4-day research projects, individually and collaboratively within a group of 2-5 individuals utilizing both Microsoft and Google software

Irvine, California

• Analyzed and evaluated soil and root samples by employing accepted laboratory practices such as DNA extractions, PCR, and gel electrophoresis independently and collaboratively• Engaged in extensive literature review by collecting and discussing research papers related to the enduring impacts of invasive woodland on native communities

Irvine, Ca

• Conducted the maintenance and imaging of plant specimens within a herbarium containing a collection of 35,000+ vascular plants and filed them according to established protocols • Transcribed and processed biological data, edited and corrected records, and provided quality control of community-collected data listed on 300+ plant specimen labels into a database dedicated to capturing the phenology of plants (Consortium of California Herbaria or CCH2)

Various (Mt Hamilton, Branscomb, Carmel Valley, And Bolinas), Ca

• Selected as one of 27 students from nine UC universities for a 50-day intensive field research immersion in California's protected natural areas (Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, Angelo Coast Range Reserve, Hastings Natural History Reservation, and UC, Berkeley Point Reyes Field Station)• Gained hands-on experience in hypothesis development, experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, data visualization, and scientific writing• Conducted surveys of animal and plant populations, acquiring proficiency in standard ecological research techniques and an in-depth understanding of California’s diverse ecosystems