Plant Training

Kristina L. Deutermann

*** ********** **** • Newburgh, NY 12550

************@*****.*** • 845-***-****

RELEVANT

SKILLS

• Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful biology graduate with a commitment to manage, improve and protect natural

resources

• Proven independent and teamwork capabilities in academic and work environments

• Positive attitude and quick learner with the ability to adapt to new challenges

EDUCATION

May 2010 Widener University, Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Graduated Dean’s List

UNDERGRADUATE

RESEARCH

• “PH preferences of adult Bufo fowleris (Fowler’s toads), despite acidic habitat conditions within the New Jersey Pine

Barrens“ Project completed at Widener University, Physiological Ecology, 2008

ECOLOGICAL

EXPERIENCE

June 2013-Dec. 2013 Plant Ecology Technician, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Newton, GA

• Conduct quantitative vegetation surveys using a modified Carolina Vegetation Survey sample plot method and the belt

transect method in the longleaf pine/ wiregrass ecosystem

• Accurately construct vegetative sample plots using transect tapes

• Plant identification and the use of dichotomous keys

• GPS and ArcGIS skills

• Perform sensitive plant survey techniques on federally endangered plants (i.e. Schwalbea americana)

• Hydrologic data collection and water quality sampling

May 2011-2012 Volunteer/ Park Ambassador, Scenic Hudson, Inc., Poughkeepsie, NY

• Plant identification skills in the Hudson Valley, NY region

• Assisted in the removal/treatment of invasive plant species in group and individual setting

• Interacted with community with the goal to communicate the importance of public

involvement in maintaining Hudson Valley recreational areas

MANAGEMENT

EXPERIENCE

June 2008-Sept. 2012 Head Lifeguard, Metra Homeowner’s Assoc., Beacon, NY

• Supervised team of lifeguards, scheduled work hours, provided coaching when needed

• Enforced all local, state and national pool regulations

• Managed daily facility operations

• Administered first aid

May 2005- Aug 2008 Owner/ Operator and Instructor, Just For Kicks Soccer Camp, Beacon, NY

• Proposed camp idea to the City of Beacon Recreation Department at the age of 16

• Built advertising campaign, sold memberships and prepared operating budget

• Hired and managed additional staff members

• Created curriculum and instructed approximately 100 children aged 4-15 years of varying soccer abilities

CAREER RELATED

SKILLS

Aerial photography and topographic map reading, compass operation, soil coring, soil test analysis, prescribed burning,

recording and identifying seed germination phenology, radio-telemetry, tree DBH measurements, densitometer operation, data

entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

PROFESSIONAL

TRAINING

June 2011- 2014 First Aid Certified, American Red Cross, New Windsor, NY

June 2012-2014 CPR/AED (BLS) Certified, American Heart Association, Brewster, NY

October 2011 “Invasive Species Training” One-day training course taught by Scenic Hudson, Inc.,

Poughkeepsie, NY

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