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Sacramento, Ca, Us

Monitored, operated, and maintained environmental systems at two regional landfillsSampled over 25 gas probes and 4 leachate collection and recovery systems using monitoring equipmentCollected and recorded data as mandated for federal and state complianceAssisted with planning, coordination, and supervision of work performed by contractors on landfill projectsUtilized mobile GIS applications and Microsoft Office 365 on a daily basis

Performed fieldwork including ecological restoration, invasive plant eradication, and trail maintenanceConducted pile burns to efficiently reduce excess fuels in the forestParticipated in prescribed burns in collaboration with multiple organizationsServiced 35+ cameras to ensure proper functionality and data collection Operated UTV and 4WD vehicles on steep and uneven terrainSurveyed columbian black tail deer populations through spotlight surveysFulfilled environmental monitoring duties safely without direct supervisionUtilized Adobe products to create educational brochures of species on the reserve

Taught hands-on life science to students in simple and fun ways Organized field trip materials and educational activities to be performed for and with students Supervised third to seventh grade students Communicated with teachers and chaperones

Assisted master’s student with thesis research on mammalian predators at the Ecological ReserveExamined footage from 30 trail cameras and recorded notable data of various animal species

Researched demographics to determine prospective park and campground usersPrepared reports and recorded meeting minutesUtilized multiple Microsoft Office products to create park reservation applicationsProcessed cash transactions and insurance forms daily, without errorAcquainted self with 100+ parks and trails to answer questions from the publicTrained new employees on reservation system and park proceduresUtilized CivicPlus to manage local park and campground websites and reservations

Explained individual plant care requirements to customersCared for 1000+ plants according to their specific needsRecommended products to resolve client’s issues with plants at homeEnsured product was always in stock and displayed properlySuggested plants to customers that would fit their lighting or soil needs

Promoted from Associate to Trainer due to excellent customer service and leadership abilityWorked with supervisors to maintain team efficiency and morale through the COVID-19 pandemicImplemented COVID-19 precautionary procedures throughout restaurantHandled cash and card transactions with ease and accuracy

Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards within the storeOperated the cash register and money transactions efficientlyEnsured customer satisfaction by giving them their order in a timely fashionResolved customer issues through effective communication and problem solving

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science, Energy And Earth Resources

Environmental Science

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