Education
California State University Channel Islands – Camarillo, California
Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science & Minor in Computer Game Design
Spring 2014
Ventura College – Ventura, California
Emergency Medical Technician Program Fall 2014
Professional Experience
Biological Monitor/Inspector: Matilija Creek Retreatments/Ventura River Invasive Plant Removal and Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ventura County, California:
oMonitored contracted crews removing non-native vegetation in Ventura River watershed and Matilija Creek for special-status species and habitat protection;
oInspected work progress per project specifications and addressed errors and concerns; prepared daily compliance summaries and issue resolution.
Field Technician: Macrofauna of Southern California Sandy Beaches Project, Ventura County, California:
oConducted and studied the effects of abiotic factors affecting macrofaunal diversity and abundance;
oModified different methods to produce own method and study
Lab Technician: Spatial Variability of Marine Ecosystems in Santa Barbara Channel Project, Santa Barbara Channel:
oAnalyzed macrofaunal and algal diversity and abundance, and salinity in marine water samples;
oUsed past data to document trends and changes.
Field Technician, United Water Conservation District, Santa Paula, California:
oConducted water quality sampling within the Santa Clara Watershed.
oLab technician for Quagga Mussel removal, testing different methods to eradicate mussels without harming the native flora and fauna.
oField work removing invasive fauna; American Bullfrogs, crayfish, African Clawed frogs in Arroyo Toad sensitive habitats.
Employment History
HUNT & ASSOCIATES BIOLOGICAL CONSULTING – Santa Barbara, California
Biological Monitor/Inspector (July 2016-Present)
UNITED WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT – Santa Paula, California
Field Technician (June 2017 – Present)
WATERSIDE RESTURANT AND WINE BAR – Oxnard, California
Server (May 2015 – Present)
AQUATIC BIOASSAY AND CONSULTING LABS – Ventura, California
Specimen Sorter (June 2012 – December 2012)
Profile
Motivated and has talent for becoming efficient in many technologies, methods, and skills. Has a high level for attention to detail. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals of all levels. Has interacted with personnel and staff in laboratory and field settings at the local, County, State, and Federal levels. Has conducted and engaged in multiple research endeavors, as well as traveled to India to learn about biotechnology practices from a scientific and cultural context, as we as experiencing the rich culture. Has worked in many types of people in multiple environments, keeps calm under pressure and is able to thoroughly analyze situations; excellent people skills.