Eleanor Hicks-Green
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Eleanor Hicks-Green

Eleanor Hicks-Green
14021 Old Vashon Hwy SW ------------
Vashon, WA 98070 ------------

Objective: ??to pursue work in the field of natural research, linking my passion for science and my devotion to the natural world.

Education
Bachelor’s of Environmental Science, Antioch College 2013 - 2017
Graduated Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Austin High School, Austin Texas 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Honors and Awards
Fulbright Scholarship Semi-Finalist 2019
Horace Mann Scholarship, Antioch College 2013 - 2017
EPA People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Grant Recipient 2015

Volunteer Experience
Nisqually Reach Nature Center 2018
Participated in forage fish surveys
Panned for surf smelt and identified roe development stages
Integral Educational Center for Latinos in Olympia (CIELO) 2017 - 2019
Provided assistance for English language learners in weekly computer class

Research Experience
Wetland Intern 2017
Hands-on laboratory experience identifying unknown species of plants
Research Scientist 2017
Tested hypothesis that different light wavelengths might have an effect on animal behavior at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Work Experience

Assistant Supervisor, Washington Conservation Corps
Tumwater, WA October 2018 - September 2019
Served as acting supervisor when supervisor was not present, which included driving crew members to and from site, communicating with sponsors, overseeing and reporting work production, ensuring crew member safety as safety officer, conducting interviews for six-month corps member positions and keeping up crew member morale


Crew Member, Washington Conservation Corps
Tacoma, WA October 2017 - September 2018
Responded to Hurricane Irma in Florida and local disasters, such as fire and flooding throughout Washington State
Aided sponsors in environmental restoration projects, ranging from herbicide application, planting at bioengineering sites, and removing invasive species using manual and mechanical methods
Built and maintained trails in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Intern, Evergreen State College & WSDOT
Olympia, WA June - September 2017
Conducted vegetation surveys on wetland mitigation sites across Washington
Used qualitative and quantitative sampling to collect data
Performed plant identification in lab using dichotomous keys
Applied statistical methods for quantitative data analysis

Site Intern, Solar Living Institute
Hopland, CA October - December 2015
Trained under garden manager for permaculture and organic gardening practices
Hosted 7-day intensive photovoltaics workshop
Assisted with setup and running of Convergence, Permaculture Festival

Trailside Associate, Trailside Museum
Yellow Springs, OH August 2014 - August 2015
Worked as a museum docent, providing tours and fielding ecology based questions
Operated retail functions, selling merchandise and memberships
Greeted hikers and park-goers as they entered the nature preserve

Teachers Assistant, Ann Richards School January-March 2015
Austin, TX
Assisted with Maker’s Space modules
Helped students with ongoing projects
Learned skills in 3D printing, woodworking, and laser cutting
Took safety classes

Life-Guard, Antioch College Wellness Center September- September 2014
Yellow Springs, OH
Ensured safety in pool at all times through surveillance
Provided friendly assistance to patrons of the pool
Monitored chemical levels of pool

Administrative Intern / Natural Grocers in Denver, CO
March- June 2014
Created changes in nutritionist’s schedules
Compiled and helped analyze customer feedback
Spearheaded independent projects about nutrition


Climbing Coach, Austin Rock Gym June-October 2013
Austin, TX
Coached multiple age groups and during competitions
Planned and lead workouts for adults


Special Skills and Certifications


DNR Bucking and Limbing Chainsaw Certified
Wilderness First Responder Certified
Grant Writing Experience
Wildfire Fighting “Red Card” Certified
IS-100 & IS-700 Certified
Herbicide Training
Intermediate Level Spanish
Assistant Supervisor Training
Diversity Training
Plant Identification
Lead Belay Certified
Defensive Driving Training


References

Kat Nickel
Washington Conservation Corps Supervisor
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Junior Fuimaono
Former Washington Conservation Corps Supervisor
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Liz Becker
Former Washington Conservation Corps Coworker
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