Large Projects to Date- Peregrine Falcon Nest Site Characteristics

Peregrine Falcon Nest Map

My senior capstone project was to examine U.S. peregrine falcon urban nest site characteristics. Using nest camera footage available online, I collected data on nest site locations and characteristics. Utilizing the full capabilities of ArcGIS 10.0 and SYSTAT, I analyzed the proximity of urban nest sites to large bodies of water, and the area of open space within 50km. I compared this data to the historical characteristics of peregrine falcon natural nest sites.

Spring 2012

Large Projects to Date- Santa Clara OSA Stock Pond

Santa Clara OSA Stock Pond

As part of my Advanced Restoration class at San Jose State, I played a critical role in the creation of a feasibility study for the restoration of a stock pond owned by the Santa Clara OSA. The pond is currently occupied by California red-legged frogs, and was nearby a California tiger salamander breeding pond.

As the Head of GIS for the project, I was responsible for creating all of the maps and geographic images for the sample references, report, and presentation.

Spring 2012

Large Projects to Date- Fires in the Foggy Forest

Fires in the Foggy Forest

As the major project for a GIS class, I decided to study the size of fires in primary and secondary growth redwood forests. I chose to focus my study on the southern portion of the coastal redwood range. Historic wildfire data was collected from the Cal Fire Department's data collections, and a recent map of California's coastal redwood range was borrowed from the Humboldt State Library archives. All of the data was georeferenced and geoprocessed.

Fall 2012

To Start- My Resume

EDUCATION

·         San Jose State University May 2012 ·         B.S. in Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Restoration and Resource Management RELEVENT EXPERIENCE ·         Created all spatial analysis and graphics for a restoration project proposal, under the direction of Professor Shannon Bane. The proposal was to restore habitat for the California red-legged frog and the California tiger salamander with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. As the head of GIS for the project, I creating project scale GIS databases, conducting habitat assessments, as well as communicated with public agencies (January-May 2012). ·         Created a GIS database and used SQL to study historical changes in nest site characteristics of the peregrine falcon, under the direction of Dr. Lynne Trulio. I created both graphic and technical representations of the results using ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, MS Access and MS Excel (January-May 2012). ·         Worked on the S.F. Public Utility Commission's Bioregional Habitat Restoration, as a Specialty Environmental Monitor. I worked closely with project managers, contracted construction firms, and environmental scientists to monitor construction activities and survey for flora and fauna (June 2012-October 2012).

STRENGTHS / KEY SKILLS

·         GIS creation and interpretation using ESRI products, GPS, and aerial photos ·         Graphical design ·         Environmental impact assessment, regulation and permitting

·         Data management ·         Research and presentation (oral and written) proficiency ·         Statistical analysis using SQL and software applications ·         Natural resource conservation

OTHER EXPERIENCE

·         Managed a rental property in San Jose. Established positive working relationships with tenants, handled the finances for the building, and coordinated and completed many small budget projects in a timely fashion (August 2008-May 2012).

·         Worked for Our City Forest, an Americorp grant funded urban ‘forest’ restoration organization. Preformed, organized, and supervised tree nursery maintenance (June 2009-June 2010).