Objectiv e
To forward my technical and institutional skills with a career in the field of environmental and resource management.
Education
M.Sc., Environmental Resource Management (ERM)
School of Agriculture and Food Science: Environment & Sustainable Resource Management (ESRM)
Sept. 2015 Graduation; Current GPA: 3.834
University College Dublin; Dublin, Ireland
B.Sc., Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration: Recreation and Park Management School of Human Sciences
December 2013; Cum Laude: Overall GPA: 3.681
California State University Sacramento; Sacramento, California U.S.A
Career History
July 2013 – May 2014
GS – 0099 – 04: Student Park Ranger (Pathways Program)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – SPD; SPK: Englebright Lake, Smartsville, CA
(Program Requirements Met: 640+ hrs. and degree completion)
32-40 Hrs/Week – $29,000/yr
Supervisory Ranger: Doug Grothe – 530.432.6423
• Provided support to permanent rangers during daily activities including:
– Boat patrol, security patrol, fee acquisition
– Preparation of reports, visitor safety contacts and interpretation
• Executed recreation and natural resource program components, including NEPA, ESA, etc.
• Completed all necessary annual trainings on time.
• Wore appropriate and clean uniform daily.
• Attended monthly safety meetings.
• Completed CA Department of Boating and Waterways Boating Education and Safety Course
Worked with local agencies on National Public Lands Day – Englebright Lake Clean Up
October 2007 – July 2013
Recreation Assistant, City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento CA
25-40 Hrs/Week – $22,000/yr
Supervisor: Daniel Cox – 916.717.9571
• Developed, implemented, and evaluated programming.
• Monitored visitors and delivered extraordinary customer service on daily basis.
• Established plans and maintenance schedules for interior structures.
• Handled sales/inventory.
• Assisted as counselor for Spring, Summer, and Winter community meetings.
• Executed personal one-on-one support to public.
• Consulted with program manager to revise and execute summer program objectives.
• Developed Climate Change Service Learning program for community members.
• Developed daily schedule of activities including small and large group (100+ kids) activities
• Guided permit process for end of program celebration.
IT Skills & Training
IT Skills:
Microsoft Office, ArcGIS software, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro (Video Editing)
Training:
EIA/SEA, GIS, Remote Sensing and Data Interpretation, Reclamation and Land Utilization,
Habitat Mapping, Wildlife Conservation, Ecological Modeling, Rural Resource Planning, Wastes
Management, Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation, Adaptive Resource Management, Team
Building, Time Management, Customer Service, Budgeting, Planning, Programming and Evaluation,
Training, Community Relationships and Networking, Graphic Design, Cinematography, Photography.
Honors, Volunteering & Accomplishments
Hudson High School, Hudson, OH Graduate with Honors 3.5+ GPA 2005
The President’s Volunteer Service Award 2004 – Hudson High School Service Learning Program
California State University – Sacramento Leadership Initiative Green Certificate 2011
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento – Volunteer 2011
Access Leisure Sacramento Volunteer – Quad Rugby (Wheelchair Rugby) Volunteer 2013
California State University – Sacramento Recreation Administration Faculty Award of Merit 2013
Project Manager of 2015 M.Sc. ERM field study, County Offaly, Ireland: Prepared for Earl of Rosse.
