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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Yerington, Nevada, United States

• Performed chemical/mechanical treatment and removal on Nevada invasive and nuisance plant species, at times in cooperation with Nevada Division of State Parks and additional restoration crews or company technicians.• Assisted the seed team crew members with collection of native plant seeds, mixing appropriate soil proportions, as well as preparation and planting of seeds to be stored for growth in a greenhouse.• Utilized Trimble mobile GPS system to survey and record invasive plant… Show more • Performed chemical/mechanical treatment and removal on Nevada invasive and nuisance plant species, at times in cooperation with Nevada Division of State Parks and additional restoration crews or company technicians.• Assisted the seed team crew members with collection of native plant seeds, mixing appropriate soil proportions, as well as preparation and planting of seeds to be stored for growth in a greenhouse.• Utilized Trimble mobile GPS system to survey and record invasive plant infestations that were either treated using chemical/mechanical methods or required treatment at a more optimal time period with proper resources. Show less

Scottsdale, Arizona

• Responsible for training all new front end staffers.• Providing white-glove customer service to all guests that visit store.

Manchester, Connecticut

• Assisted customers in selecting proper foliage, plants, grass seed, and fertilizer to fit specific needs.• Completed online training to operate forklift.

Franklin, Ct

• Acted as public-facing resource for any inquiries regarding wildlife encounters, conservation, and identification, providing assistance and advice for citizens who called department hotline.• Coordinated and scheduled State-run hunter education classes and supplied materials needed for proper course execution. Scored exams and provided hunting certificates to those who passed.• Reviewed environmental studies crafted by field office biologists before State submittal process… Show more • Acted as public-facing resource for any inquiries regarding wildlife encounters, conservation, and identification, providing assistance and advice for citizens who called department hotline.• Coordinated and scheduled State-run hunter education classes and supplied materials needed for proper course execution. Scored exams and provided hunting certificates to those who passed.• Reviewed environmental studies crafted by field office biologists before State submittal process ensued.• Assisted field biologists with recording bluebird box activity during mating season to report presence of expected population and invasive population to on-duty ornithologists.• Supported deer program manager during spring 2017 fawn count, using radio telemetry to track does who potentially dropped fawn.• Assisted in the set up for special events, such as turkey hunting classes and venison harvest classes.• Responsible for planting native species to stimulate nearby bird species. Show less

Lloyd Harbor, Ny

• Introduced and maintained native plant species including little blue stem, black eyed susan, and coastal switchgrass within Caumsett State Park Reserve restoration field in NY.• Responsible for researching and removing invasive plant species from the field.• Primary invasive plant species studied were mile-a-minute, porcelain berry, mugwort, black locust and various wooded plants. • Identified and recorded all avian species encountered throughout process to inform National Audubon… Show more • Introduced and maintained native plant species including little blue stem, black eyed susan, and coastal switchgrass within Caumsett State Park Reserve restoration field in NY.• Responsible for researching and removing invasive plant species from the field.• Primary invasive plant species studied were mile-a-minute, porcelain berry, mugwort, black locust and various wooded plants. • Identified and recorded all avian species encountered throughout process to inform National Audubon Society.• Lead plant removal volunteer efforts. Show less