Matt Sharp Chaney Email & Phone Number

Santa Cruz, CA, US

Los Altos, California

• Project lead for bat habitat enhancements, Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat habitat suitability assessment, development of San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat. bat, and Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat best management practices and.
• Developed a District-wide bat monitoring program to understand regional species habitat use and activity through time
• Assessed the status of natural resources through field observations and made management recommendations based on findings
• Directed engineering contractors in construction of erosion control infrastructure
• Managed the El Corte De Madera Creek watershed re-assessment
• Updated and expanded the district cover board monitoring program with eGIS collection capabilities

Los Altos, California

• Assessed the status of natural resources through field observations and made management recommendations based on findings
• Monitored special status plant and animal species
• Oversaw and managed resource preservation and protection projects

Los Altos

• Identified and monitored federally listed plant and wildlife populations
• Collected field data using GPS units and other equipment
• Managed database records
• Assisted in archaeological surveys
• Directed engineering contractors in construction of erosion control infrastructure
• Designed placement of ditch relief culverts and water bars using hydroligical principals

1305 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95062

• Promoted the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s mission to connect children with natureby facilitating off­site field trips and classroom presentations for 2nd-5th grade students throughout Santa Cruz County
• Entered weekly program statistics into Museum databases
• Assisted with the recruitment, training, and coordination of Field Program docents
• Developed course content for 4th grade students compliant with NGSS

Fort Ord National Monument

• Assisted in herpetology research design for Geo-Spatial species dispersal modeling
• Constructed and deployed soil humidity and temperature monitoring units
• Described site specific characteristics influencing habitat suitability for species dispersal
• Utilized GPS to create way-points for monitoring unit deployment and retrieval
• Captured and processed salamander larva and adults using seining, and dip net, techniques

Seaside, CA

• Conducted hydrological and geomorphic surveys using real time kinematic GPS, Total Station survey, laser level, autolevel, and standard tape and meter stick survey equipment
• Installed water level data loggers in the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area State Park
• Analyzed bank pin exposure to measure net sedimentary erosion and deposition in creek channels
• Measured discharge using FlowTracker Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter equipment and populated rating curve equations integrated with staff plate readings

Seaside, CA

• Facilitated student success by teaching improved study strategies
• Encouraged self directed learning both in individuals and in groups
• Disseminated complex ideas into broadly accessible language
• Directed meaningful and cooperative, learning interactions

Aptos, CA

• Instructed 25 students in Oceanographic lab activities
• Graded and entered student exam scores in Excel spread-sheets
• Provided one on one instruction with students regarding lab procedures, course concepts, and mathematics

622 Soquel Ave

• Coordinated and trained employees in customer service, stock rotation, and time management skills
• Increased sales in my department by 15% from 2010-2013
• Calculated inventory and future resource needs
• Developed product diversity while offering a greater variety of local and organic products
• Decreased product loss by 30% by maintaining an organized workspace and reducing overstock
• Assessed appropriate mark up on products with an emphasis on competitive pricing

Graduate Certificate In Wildlife Management, Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management

I completed coursework in wildlife ecology and human dimensions of resource management. In addition I produced a capstone research paper.

California Naturalist Certificate, Natural Resources/Conservation, General

40+ hour course through partners at the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Courses combine classroom and field experience in.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies Science For Sustainable Communities Concentration, Cumulative Gpa 3.586 Csumb Gpa 3.907

Activities and Societies: Academic Skills Achievement Program Science Tutor, Geology Watershed Lab Research Assistant

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Associate Of Arts In General Science, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Cabrillo College Bike CO-OP. Students for Social Justice Club