Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology Candidate
Resume:
Gabriel J. Nazziola
** ******** **** ****** ******, NJ 07950
**********@*****.***
EDUCATION
B.S. in Environmental Science and Minor in Business: Drew University - Madison, NJ August 2020 - May 2024
M.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Management: Unity Environmental University - New Gloucester, ME October 2024 - Present (Online)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Utility Vegetation Management: Growth Solutions/Rocky Mountain Power - Cache Valley, Utah March 2025 - Present
Effectively apply Tree Growth Regulator to hazard trees under primary power lines
Accurately enter dbh, species, and pruning data into ArcGIS Field Maps
Identify tree species and growth characteristics for determining good candidates for treatment
Adhere to safety protocol while working in right of ways and driving company vehicles Landscaper: First Choice Landscaping- Parsippany, NJ May 2024 - January 2025
Helped conduct various landscaping and home improvement projects
Safely operated heavy machinery/vehicles such as a skid steers, excavators and mason dump trucks
Safely used heavy machinery such as chain saws, pole saws, hedge trimmers and weed wackers. Ecological Restoration Intern: Zuck Arboretum and Hepburn Woods Preserve - Madison, NJ February 2023 - May 2024
Properly identified local plant species
Removed invasive plants and transplanted/cared for native species
Monitored/repaired deer exclosure fence
Greeted visitors and answered ecological questions Bird-Building Collision Technician: New Jersey Audubon - Newark, NJ August 2024 - November 2024
Directly followed survey protocol, recorded gps and biological data on bird-building collisions
Accurately entered and analyzed results into a large online database
Safely handled and transported injured birds in coordination with The Raptor Trust rehabilitation center
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
32 credits in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies, 36 credits in Biology, 8 credits in Statistics Ornithology: Built upon understanding of avian ecology and identifying NJ species by sight and sound Herpetology: Enhanced understanding of reptile and amphibian ecology and identifying NJ species Animal Behavior: Developed knowledge about behaviors of various animals and biological processes Geographic Information Systems: Gained experience with various skills on ArcGIS Pro and Online Field Ecology: Improved knowledge of and skills with sampling techniques in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems Landscape Ecology: Expanded knowledge of interactions between ecological phenomena and landscapes Advanced Environmental Science: Refined knowledge of physical, chemical and biological process of the environment
Intermediate Statistics: Strengthened skills utilizing SPSS and conducting various statistical tests
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
Men's Lacrosse Team: Drew University
Developed strong leadership and communication skills
Voted 2024 captain
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
MAPS Station Bird Banding Technician: Several Locations - NJ and NY May 2024 - October 2024
Developed skills at one of the longest running MAPS stations under Master Bander Hannah Suthers
Followed MAPS protocol for recording biological data for captured birds at three different stations: Featherbed Lane, Meadowlands and the Pine Bush preserve
Handled over 300 passerines through extraction from mist nets and banding
Improved skills with bird extraction from mist nets, banding, and measuring other biological data
Helped set up and take down mist nets along with maintaining net lanes Wild Bird Research Group Banding Technician: Hunt House and NJ Watershed Institute - Pennington, NJ October 2024 - December 2024
Set up mist nets and audio lure for attracting owls
Extracted Northern Saw-whet owls from mist nets
Recorded biological data measured by banders
Grassland Bird Breeding Surveyor: Mercer Meadows - Lawrenceville, NJ March 2024 - July 2024
Followed point count survey protocol in several study fields
Used alpha codes for recording observations
Correctly identified numerous grassland breeding avian species by sight and sound Food Truck Assistant Manager: Empanada Guy LLC - Morris Plains, NJ April 2020 - January 2024
Stocked inventory, prepared food, served and tendered on the Empanada Guy food truck
Traveled to distributor to restock and manage inventory
Trained new employees on proper work procedures
Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional: ESS - Parsippany, NJ May 2022 - September 2023
Successfully managed various subject classrooms
Focused one on one with a child on the spectrum during school time and extracurricular events
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator through Idaho and Utah State Department of Agriculture
American Redcross certified First Aid/CPR/AED
Computers
Google (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) – Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) – ArcGIS Pro and Online Physical
Exceptional strength and stamina to carry heavy loads long distances. Willingness to work in inclement weather and variable terrain
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