SIDHARTH GANESAN

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Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-***-****

E mail: acxqom@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To gain a position in projects within the environmental field QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

● In depth course work in ecological sciences & engineering

● Field and data/sample collection experience

● Nutrient Management Planning

● Skills in data entry and management utilizing Excel and Access databases

● CITI Confidentiality Training Certified

INTERESTS

● Field work in forested or wetland plots

● Development of green technology focusing on the sustainability of resources and restoration of disturbed areas by utilizing innovative designs

● Best practices Wetland Restoration projects

● Environmental Sustainability/Health

EDUCATION

B.S., Environmental Science and Technology, 2015

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

WORK EXPERIENCE

Synagro: Technical Services Specialist

September 2015 Present

Baltimore, MD 21220

● Assist clients increase efficiency of crop production

● Develop nutrient management plans with clients to meet MDE regulatory standards

● Expand and maintain market reach throughout the state of Maryland

● Coordinate operations teams to distribute biosolids to client Bee Informed Partnership: Field/Lab Technician

June 2015 August 2015

College Park, MD 20740

Assessed colony viability based on national sample size in a laboratory setting

Assisted in nosema and varroa analysis/data collection which would be later used in The National Honey Bee Disease Survey

Conducted and tested projects that reduce honey bee colony infections

Reviewed/generated analysis reports for both domestic and international beekeepers

Anacostia Watershed Society: Fall Stewardship Intern September 2014 December 2014

Bladensburg, MD 20710

Implemented best management practices that helped restore Anacostia Watershed

Maintained sub aquatic vegetation and other flora

Managed database including 100+ people

Kumon Math and Reading Learning Center: Senior Teaching Assistant May 2010 June 2015

College Park, MD 20740

Developed key math and reading skills for children between the ages of 5 16

Built a beneficial relationship with students

Coordinate parent teacher meetings discussing student progress NASA Carbon Monitoring System Field Work: Research Assistant May 2013 June 2013

UMD College Park, MD 20740

● Used GIS systems to visit randomly generated forested and farmland plots across the eastern shore of Maryland to collect data on carbon monitoring.

● Classification, identification, and data collection of tree species RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE

Experimental Phragmites Eradication and Monitoring December 2013 for the Kingman Marsh and Anacostia River Fringe

● Assisted in the implementation of a two year experimental design intended to test the effectiveness of multiple types of combined manual and herbicidal control efforts for phragmites on Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.

● Randomly selected plots were marked with PVC rods with percent cover of existing vegetation identified within each plot and photo documented.

● Project was coordinated with the Anacostia Watershed Society through its Anacostia Wetlands Awareness and Restoration Effort (AWARE) with the project funded by a grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Microsoft Office/Database management

● Plant Classification and Identification

● Basic use of GIS

● PSI & PSIF

● CITI certification

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