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(415) 497-1050
2326 Eugene Avenue Chico, CA 95926
Research
Master's Thesis: Reestablishing the Competitive Hierarchy of an Invaded California Grassland through the process of Habitat Restoration following the Prescribed Burn of Centaurea solstitialis
Biology Department Advisor: Kristina Schierenbeck
Geography Department Advisor: Don Hankins
Teaching Experience
C.S.U Chico Lecturer for BIO 102 Intro. to Natural Science & BIO 105 Food, Fiber, and Drugs
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Chico, CA, M.S. with distinction Biogeography
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, B.A. Environmental Analysis and Policy
Additional Colleges
COLLEGE OF MARIN, Kentfield, CA, Biology Department
MERRITT COLLEGE, Oakland, CA , Horticulture Program
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE, Pleasant Hill, CA, Alpine Flora Field Courses
Related Coursework:
Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Geology
Plant Terminology
Plant Taxonomy
Plant Diversity and identification
Plant Ecology
Alpine Flora Field Identification
Pyrogeography
Intro / Intermediate / Advanced Arc G.I.S
Environmental Policy
Environmental Conservation Planning
Int. Resource Management
Experience
Ecological Solutions, Chico, CA
Owner, 1/08-present
•Design and implemented native plant landscapes for home owners
•Conduct habitat restoration and tree work projects for the Bay Area and North Valley
•Organized and carried out the removal of Spartina densiflora followed by large scale marsh revegetation in partnership with the Friends of Corte Madera Creek and the Invasive Spartina Project
•Led Lepidium latifolium removal projects in Point Reyes National Seashore
Lifeschool/Go Adventure Program, Bodega, CA
Trip Leader, 3/08-9/08
•Completed Wilderness First Responder medical training
•Wilderness Guide for teenage school groups
•Organized and facilitated backpacking and white water rafting trips
Marin Conservation Corps, San Rafael, CA
Supervisor, Natural Resource Program, 5/05-1/08
•Supervised 8-11 young adults in natural resource work throughout the county
•Led projects such as; habitat restoration, stream bank stabilization, & fire-fuel reduction
•Conducted corpsmember trainings in the education program and equipment certification
Crew Leader, Natural Resource Program, 9/03-5/04
•Trained under NRC Supervisors building skills in natural resource work and leadership
AmeriCorps Volunteer, Environmental Education Program, 9/02-9/03
•Taught resource conservation lessons to elementary public schools
•Led (STRAW) Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed groups in riparian plantings
Circuit Rider Productions, Windsor, CA 1/05-4/05
Field Restoration Technician, North Bay-Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties, CA
•Carried out large-scale plantings for oak woodland and grassland native species
•Participated in the eradication of Arundo donax within the easements of wine country
Marin County Open Space District, San Rafael, CA 5/04-11/04
Trail Division, Ranger Station, Lucas Valley Road
•Maintained and renovated the trails of MCOS land preserves
•Constructed trails, retaining walls, stairways, and bridges for open space trail systems
Marin Municipal Water District, Fairfax, CA 2/02-8/02
Watershed Aide, Sky Oaks Ranger Station, Mt. Tamalpais
•Performed community outreach for the MMWD volunteer program
•Led volunteer and school groups in removal of 'French Broom' Genista monspessulana
•Updated trail mapping system using Trimble GPS unit for the 18,000 acre district
Shelterbelt Builders, Berkeley, CA 11/01-2/02
Field Restoration Technician, East Bay
•Large-scale plantings within the Mount Diablo watershed and throughout the East Bay
•Maintained restoration sites and installed irrigation systems for out-planted areas
Golden Gate Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA 9/00-9/01
AmeriCorps Volunteer-Presidio Native Plant Nursery, Environmental Internship Program
•Assisted with the propagation of 65-70 thousand native plants annually
•Guided volunteer and school groups in nursery functions and restoration projects in the Presidio National Park including Crissy Field, Inspiration Point, and the Lobos Dunes
Field & Equipment Skills
•Obtained a diverse background in the field of land management from private restoration businesses to non profit organizations and land agencies
•Wide ranging natural resource project experience including trail maintenance, fire-fuel reduction, erosion and flood control, and habitat restoration
•Ability to lead groups in both educational activities and field work
•Knowledge of California ecology emphasizing native and invasive flora
•Proficient with plant identification using taxonomic keys
•Experienced with the hand and power tools used during restoration projects
•Responsible for training program for use of Chippers, Chainsaws, and Brushcutters
•Knowledge of up to date Arc G.I.S. mapping technology
Certifications
•Certified ISA Arborist
•Certified CA Licensed Tree D-49 and Landscape C-27 Contractor
Grants
•Northern California Botanists Graduate Research Scholarship
•California Native Plant Society Joe Kohn Award
•Big Chico Creek Ecolological Reserve (BCCER) Student Research Grant
Awards
•Dean's List of Boston University
•Received 'Best Graduate Research Poster' award for the CSU Chico Biology Department Poster Symposium 2012. For our project on the effects of fire on the seeds of 'Yellow Star Thistle' Centaurea solstitialis
Outside Interests
Active hiker and backpacker having explored much of California's wilderness
Registered photographer for the UC Berkeley Cal Photo database with thousands of photos depicting California native flora
Member of the California Native Plant Society-Marin and Lassen Chapters
Member of the California Invasive Plant Council
*References Available Upon Request
(415) 497-1050
2326 Eugene Avenue Chico, CA 95926
Research
Master's Thesis: Reestablishing the Competitive Hierarchy of an Invaded California Grassland through the process of Habitat Restoration following the Prescribed Burn of Centaurea solstitialis
Biology Department Advisor: Kristina Schierenbeck
Geography Department Advisor: Don Hankins
Teaching Experience
C.S.U Chico Lecturer for BIO 102 Intro. to Natural Science & BIO 105 Food, Fiber, and Drugs
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Chico, CA, M.S. with distinction Biogeography
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, B.A. Environmental Analysis and Policy
Additional Colleges
COLLEGE OF MARIN, Kentfield, CA, Biology Department
MERRITT COLLEGE, Oakland, CA , Horticulture Program
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE, Pleasant Hill, CA, Alpine Flora Field Courses
Related Coursework:
Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Geology
Plant Terminology
Plant Taxonomy
Plant Diversity and identification
Plant Ecology
Alpine Flora Field Identification
Pyrogeography
Intro / Intermediate / Advanced Arc G.I.S
Environmental Policy
Environmental Conservation Planning
Int. Resource Management
Experience
Ecological Solutions, Chico, CA
Owner, 1/08-present
•Design and implemented native plant landscapes for home owners
•Conduct habitat restoration and tree work projects for the Bay Area and North Valley
•Organized and carried out the removal of Spartina densiflora followed by large scale marsh revegetation in partnership with the Friends of Corte Madera Creek and the Invasive Spartina Project
•Led Lepidium latifolium removal projects in Point Reyes National Seashore
Lifeschool/Go Adventure Program, Bodega, CA
Trip Leader, 3/08-9/08
•Completed Wilderness First Responder medical training
•Wilderness Guide for teenage school groups
•Organized and facilitated backpacking and white water rafting trips
Marin Conservation Corps, San Rafael, CA
Supervisor, Natural Resource Program, 5/05-1/08
•Supervised 8-11 young adults in natural resource work throughout the county
•Led projects such as; habitat restoration, stream bank stabilization, & fire-fuel reduction
•Conducted corpsmember trainings in the education program and equipment certification
Crew Leader, Natural Resource Program, 9/03-5/04
•Trained under NRC Supervisors building skills in natural resource work and leadership
AmeriCorps Volunteer, Environmental Education Program, 9/02-9/03
•Taught resource conservation lessons to elementary public schools
•Led (STRAW) Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed groups in riparian plantings
Circuit Rider Productions, Windsor, CA 1/05-4/05
Field Restoration Technician, North Bay-Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties, CA
•Carried out large-scale plantings for oak woodland and grassland native species
•Participated in the eradication of Arundo donax within the easements of wine country
Marin County Open Space District, San Rafael, CA 5/04-11/04
Trail Division, Ranger Station, Lucas Valley Road
•Maintained and renovated the trails of MCOS land preserves
•Constructed trails, retaining walls, stairways, and bridges for open space trail systems
Marin Municipal Water District, Fairfax, CA 2/02-8/02
Watershed Aide, Sky Oaks Ranger Station, Mt. Tamalpais
•Performed community outreach for the MMWD volunteer program
•Led volunteer and school groups in removal of 'French Broom' Genista monspessulana
•Updated trail mapping system using Trimble GPS unit for the 18,000 acre district
Shelterbelt Builders, Berkeley, CA 11/01-2/02
Field Restoration Technician, East Bay
•Large-scale plantings within the Mount Diablo watershed and throughout the East Bay
•Maintained restoration sites and installed irrigation systems for out-planted areas
Golden Gate Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA 9/00-9/01
AmeriCorps Volunteer-Presidio Native Plant Nursery, Environmental Internship Program
•Assisted with the propagation of 65-70 thousand native plants annually
•Guided volunteer and school groups in nursery functions and restoration projects in the Presidio National Park including Crissy Field, Inspiration Point, and the Lobos Dunes
Field & Equipment Skills
•Obtained a diverse background in the field of land management from private restoration businesses to non profit organizations and land agencies
•Wide ranging natural resource project experience including trail maintenance, fire-fuel reduction, erosion and flood control, and habitat restoration
•Ability to lead groups in both educational activities and field work
•Knowledge of California ecology emphasizing native and invasive flora
•Proficient with plant identification using taxonomic keys
•Experienced with the hand and power tools used during restoration projects
•Responsible for training program for use of Chippers, Chainsaws, and Brushcutters
•Knowledge of up to date Arc G.I.S. mapping technology
Certifications
•Certified ISA Arborist
•Certified CA Licensed Tree D-49 and Landscape C-27 Contractor
Grants
•Northern California Botanists Graduate Research Scholarship
•California Native Plant Society Joe Kohn Award
•Big Chico Creek Ecolological Reserve (BCCER) Student Research Grant
Awards
•Dean's List of Boston University
•Received 'Best Graduate Research Poster' award for the CSU Chico Biology Department Poster Symposium 2012. For our project on the effects of fire on the seeds of 'Yellow Star Thistle' Centaurea solstitialis
Outside Interests
Active hiker and backpacker having explored much of California's wilderness
Registered photographer for the UC Berkeley Cal Photo database with thousands of photos depicting California native flora
Member of the California Native Plant Society-Marin and Lassen Chapters
Member of the California Invasive Plant Council
*References Available Upon Request