Nicolas R. Garza

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San Francisco, CA 94116 acolsl@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Position: Conservation Manager

Summary of Qualifications:

- Experience in organic gardening/horticulture

- Background in plant and freshwater ecology

- Understanding of conservation priorities

- Personal passion for growing people’s interest in plants

Education:

B.S., Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and Conservation (2011)

Skills:

Garden

-High attention to detail, safety, cleanliness and procedure

-Clear and concise activity recording, planning

-Ability to relate pertinent information creatively and resourcefully

-Can prioritize with the seasons, team members and available resources

Management

-Maintains protocol, duties and responsibilities with integrity

-Cultivates professional relationships into lasting partnerships

-Can improvise to accommodate dynamic situations thoroughly and expediently

Projects:

-Native plant restoration with Putah Creek Council

-Community outreach and restoration of neglected local parks at Ocean Beach, SF

-Preserved natural habitat with Golden Gate National Recreation

-Facilitated the reduction of disposable coffee cups with Carmelina Café at SFSU

Professional History:

-GLE Inc. Client Services Specialist 2014

-Self Employed/Environmental Volunteer and Environmental Ecology Advocate 2011-2014

-Zero Waste Volunteer, SF Dept of the Environment 2010-2011

-Sustainability Coordinator Assistant, Student Center, SFSU 2010

-Residential Services, SFSU Housing Department SF, CA. 2004-2008

References available upon request

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