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Syracuse, New York, United States

• Utilizes knots and rigging techniques to ascend trees for health assessments, pruning, and removals.
• Practices ornamental, native, and invasive plant identification daily.
• Safely operates aerial lifts, woodchippers, track loaders, and chain saws.
• Transports and applies pesticides using air brake-equipped equipment in accordance with state law.

• Operated a 17-foot motorized vessel to conduct daily boat patrols of Stillwater Reservoir.
• Preformed routine maintenance of state land trail systems and designated camping areas.
• Carried out daily tasks safety and efficiently in remote areas, often working independently of direct supervision.
• Demonstrated sound judgement when conducting water rescues and participating in monthly training scenarios.

Canandaigua, New York, United States

• Navigated forested terrain to assist with the collection of stream discharge data and aquatic invertebrates.
• Conducted lab research and calibrate data from existing stream pressure sensors to build rating curves.
• Developed research equations and present conclusions on stream health to a collegiate board of professionals.

Seneca Falls, New York, United States

• Responsible for directing and orientating refuge visitors, as well as assisting in identifying native species and providing ecosystem insight.
• Displayed sound knowledge of refuge trails and areas of interest.
• Acted as a Roving Ranger to ensure visitors followed refuge etiquette and respected wildlife habitats.
• Operated a hunter check station to verify proper documentation and licensing prior to issuing permits.
• Navigated off-road terrain to ensure hunters stayed in designated areas, and access gates remained locked to the general public.
• Strived to uphold and achieve the mission of both Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, and the U.S Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Del Rio, Texas, United States

• Practiced land stewardship while enforcing Federal Immigration Law over remote and harsh terrain.
• Maintained excellent situational awareness and proficiency in conflict resolution techniques.
• Utilized tracking knowledge to conduct search and rescue-type operations on a daily basis.
• Gathered and cataloged information in an organized and timely fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, processing software, and report writing.

San Angelo, Texas, United States

• Worked well with staff and first responders to assess the severity of situations and enforce university policies.
• Supervised eleven Residential Assistants (RAs), and was responsible for the health and safety of over 1,000 housed university students.
• Daily tasks included inventorying and auditing university property and Housing Department documents, as well as being entrusted with software containing confidential student information.
• Created training and career development material, and was included in the hiring and interview process for new RAs.

San Angelo, Texas, United States

• Oversaw approximately 400 housed university students, and was responsible for the immediate safety and wellbeing of thirty residents.
• Identified behavioral concerns and conflicts among residents, and provided intervention and aid based off provided training.
• Held 24-hour on-call shifts requiring rapid response to physical / verbal disputes, property loss, vandalism, drug use, welfare checks, and threats to campus safety.
• Conducted nightly and early morning rounds of residence halls to ensure university safety.
• Exceptional communication skills through front desk operations and case-sensitive report writing.

Associate Of Science - As, Fish And Wildife Technology, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice And Border Security, 3.97

Activities and Societies: • Summa Cum Laude • Top 10% University Standing (Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society) • Order of the Sword &.

Certificate, Emergency Management, 4.0

Certificate, Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism Studies, 4.0

Advanced Regents Diploma