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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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