resource conservationist resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Innovative Resource Conservationist offering strong background in developing and leading conservation programs and projects by coordinating with stakeholders, communities, government agencies and property owners. Adept at collecting and documenting data and preparing reports used to inform conservation initiatives and plans. Committed to educating the public about natural resource conservation and inspiring an ethic of stewardship.
Skills
Ecological assessment
Data gathering and evaluation
Program planning and development
Project management
Stakeholder collaboration
Environmental education
Community engagement and outreach
Volunteer recruitment and management
Communication and public speaking
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, ArcGIS
Education
Expected in 05/2013 to to Masters of Environmental Science (M.En.) | Community Based Planning And ManagementMiami University , Oxford , Ohio, GPA:
Expected in 05/1999 to to Bachelor of Arts | BotanyMiami University, Oxford, OhioGPA:
National Association for Interpretation Citizen Science Association
North American Association for Environmental Education
California Invasive Plant Council
California Native Grassland Association
Work History
01/2015 to CurrentRESOURCE CONSERVATIONISTNational Older Worker Career Center | Onalaska, WI,
Managed over 800 acres of preserved lands, fee title lands, and conservation easements
Developed and enforced successful conservation protocols when planning, designing and monitoring projects.
Gathered data from GIS applications and databases to optimize restoration plans and inform priorities and .
Provided technical expertise, coordination, and contractor oversight for restoration activities
Evaluated ecological conditions of restoration projects through site inspections, surveys, data collection, and documentation to track performance standards and apply adaptive management as needed.
Prepared development, interim, and long-term management plans for restoration projects, and project status reports for regulatory agencies.
Provided guidance to local decision-makers, community leaders, and government officials on local resource conservation issues.
Participated on work teams to plan, develop and implement programs and initiatives to improving local habitats, and protect natural resources.
Developed plans and documents pertaining to fire management, seed collection protocols, nursery BMP's, and contractor scope of work
Applied education and outreach techniques to engage communities and promote resource conservation, sustainability, stewardship
Developed and opened community interpretive center, soliciting monetary and physical donations to support center activities, programs and events
Created and launched a watershed-wide Community Science network to coordinate and facilitate regional community science initiatives
Secured grant funding to help establish twelve community science centers throughout watershed as part of Community Science Network
Developed training materials and lead training workshops for volunteer docents
Planned, coordinated and taught California Naturalist Course’s
Developed educational curriculum, outreach materials, social media and website content promoting sustainability, natural history and resource conservation.
02/2014 to 03/2018NATURALIST/INSTRUCTORDepartment Of Agriculture | Bude, MS,
Interpreted park ecology, natural natural history and resource conservation for park visitors
Designed and facilitated exhibits, interactive displays and interpretive programs for a variety of audiences
Planned and led guided hikes, programs, events, and workshops
Developed and implemented a Community Science program and facilitated Community Science projects for visitors and community
06/2014 to 12/2014RESOURCE ASSISTANTRiverside Corona Resource Conservation District | City, STATE,
Assisted with District activities and programs focused on the natural resource conservation and promoted an ethic of stewardship throughout the service area
Participated in maintenance and growth of the native plant nursery
Educated visitors about the Land Use Learning Center and gardens
Performed soil and water tests, irrigation evaluations and prepared summary reports for local residents
Conducted aquatic, vegetation and compliance monitoring and collected ecological data
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