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Palo Alto, California, United States

Assist with maintaining trails on City lands through the use of mechanical equipment such as chain saws, weed whips, power pruners, mowers, etc. Perform cleanup and routine maintenance on City lands, buildings, and restrooms. Drives trucks and tractors as required and perform minor vehicle safety maintenance. Manage reservations for park facilities such as campground and picnic areas. Provide information and directions at Foothills Park Entrance Station including explanation of park rules and regulations.

San Jose, California, United States

Interfaced with customers, in person and on the phone, regarding plant and product questions. Actively sought to increase in-depth knowledge about plants and their care, and ensured guest satisfaction by maintaining ad-hoc store operational tasks.

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

Worked with the federally endangered plant species Nipomo Mesa lupine (Lupinus nipomensis) and aided in recovery efforts with the supervisor, CCBER Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo. Performed resource surveys to identify micro-habitats and other factors that contribute to species’ success and decline.

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

Aided in natural resource management of 136.4 acre-project to restore a natural wetland ecosystem. Developed native and non-native plant identification skills within the Central California Coast region. Familiar and comfortable working in remote rough work sites. Safely operated manual, mechanical, and chemical tools including pickaxes, string trimmers, and flame weeders. Served as an interim lead person for large groups of students and volunteers in the field to ensure routine and detailed work. Assisted in all aspects of nursery operations such as seed collection, plant propagation, and distribution across various project sites.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Interacted and responsible for contacting alumni and parents about current campus events. Built relationships via telephone to promote philanthropy.