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 • ac62ju@r.postjobfree.com

Sebastian Cordier • Supervisor • USDA ARS • 503-***-****

Jim Smith • Botany Professor • BSU • ac62ju@r.postjobfree.com

204 Blaine Ave.

Nampa, Id. 83651

208-***-****

ac62ju@r.postjobfree.com

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.