Tyler Norton
EXPERIENCE
May **** – Present
Biological Technician • USDA Agricultural Research Service
Collection and organization of field research data for a joint study with the BLM on the effects of targeted grazing in creating a firebreak. Specifically on grazing land in the sagebrush steppe just south of Marsing, Idaho and near Elko, Nevada.
April 2018 – May 2018
Plant Merchandiser • American Nursery Service
Serviced three plant vendors by merchandising their products at several Home Depots in the Treasure Valley and as far as Ontario, Oregon. Primarily worked with outside plants, trees, and houseplants/succulents.
September 2017 – December 2017
Tree Pruning/Removal • Treasure Valley Premier Services
Assisted with tree pruning and removal by use of pole saw, hand saw, and stump grinder. Loading branches/trunk sections by hand, or using a rake and tarp, into a trailer. Sometimes included shrub work with a hedge trimmer.
EDUCATION
Boise State University • Bachelors in Biology • May 2018
Emphasis in Botany, and a minor in Sustainability
3.5 GPA
Scored in 85th percentile on senior assessment
Interested in learning Spanish
REFERENCES
Pat Clark • Project Manager • USDA ARS • ***.*****@***.****.***
Sebastian Cordier • Supervisor • USDA ARS • 503-***-****
Jim Smith • Botany Professor • BSU • ********@**********.***
204 Blaine Ave.
Nampa, Id. 83651
***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Searching for employment involving either plant care and/or plant research. Currently on seasonal employment with the USDA ARS until this fall. May be willing to leave my current position sooner however for the right employer and opportunities.