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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