Work:
Greenstone Environmental Services
Jan 2014 to 2000
Environmental Scientist
Metropolitan Water District, Water Quality Department
La Verne, CA
Oct 2013 to Jan 2014
Laboratory Assistant
Chamber Group, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
May 2013 to Jan 2014
Assistant Biologist
Education:
Cal Poly Pomona
Sep 2011 to Mar 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Illinois Institute of Art
Jun 2003
Bachelors of Fine Art in Visual Communication
Illinois Institute of Art
Jun 2002
Bachelors of Fine Art in Multimedia Art
Skills:
Visible Emissions Evaluation (VEE) certified by the California Air Resource Board. Fugitive Dust compliance trained by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Trained in handling hazardous materials, fire training and Angeles National Forest fire safety. Efficiently executes protocol and standard operating procedures. Experienced in various laboratory equipment. Experienced in gram staining, smears, microbial cultures Knowledgeable in various biological and chemical sampling techniques. Knowledgeable in acute and chronic bioassay Experienced in maintaining a vivarium Proficient in data logging and recording. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Basic knowledge in SAS and JMP statistical programs. Proficient in the use of dichotomous keys and species identification. Trained in identification of native California plants and birds. Knowledgeable in local species of freshwater and marine fish, including invertebrates. Proficient in the use of GPS systems, maps, and compasses. Participated in field surveys for reptiles and amphibians on Camp Pendleton Marine Base including a 3-day excursion at the Granite Mountains Ecological Preserve in the Mojave Desert. Participated in field surveys of intertidal zones for marine habitat and wildlife using line transects and quadrates in Little Corona del Mar, Morning Canyon Cove, and the Newport Back Bay. Experienced in coastal surveys on the research vessel, Yellowfin with the Southern California Marine Institute.
