HELLO, I'M
Riley Masteson
Environmental Science and Natural Resources
About
MY BACKGROUND
Self motivated student currently pursuing B.S. degree in Ecology, and desired internship position in Natural Resources, Sustainability, Fisheries, and/or Wildlife Biology. Distinguishable and highly qualified due to my adaptability, professionalism, communication skills, commitment, and group strategic planning.
Academic Career
Degree
Bachelor of Science: Ecology
SUNY Plattsburgh University | Plattsburgh, NY 12901 | 2020 |
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I am currently a junior at Plattsburgh State University in Upstate NY majoring in Ecology.
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Proficiently completed upper level coursework in Biology, Botany, Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecology, Dendrology, and GIS/Mapping.
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Independent Research
Trophic Transfer of Microplastic in Invertebrates of Lake Champlain
Center for Earth and Environmental Science | SUNY Plattsburgh University, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 | Jan. 2018 - May 2018 |​
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Gained a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience in the laboratory and field-base work including:
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maintained organized data
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data collection and analysis
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presenting data in various ways
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species identification and classification
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operating laboratory and field technology
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safety training using hazardous chemicals
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My colleague, Jake Dubay, enjoying the ride during data collection obtained on Lake Champlain Research Institute's vessel - 09/24/2018.
Presenting research at Northeast Natural History Conference (NENHC) - 04/15/2018.
Work Experience
Jobs and Positions
Ski Instructor
Whiteface Mountain Resort | Wilmington, NY | Jan. 2018 - April 2019 |
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Worked extensively with children and adults to achieve personal goals by carefully evaluating each members unique needs.
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Demonstrating and educating members on fundamental techniques, and alternative techniques to accomplish challenges and desires.
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Effective leader when working with various group sizes.
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Assemble groups in productive manner with accordance to skill level.
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Collaborated closely with supervisors to identify areas of concern and most effective methods for remediation.
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Expanded professional and personal communication skills, enabling me to deliver and receive information quickly and accurately.
Executive Vice President
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity | Plattsburgh, NY | Dec. 2018 - Current |
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Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve organization functions and relations.
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Communicated and coordinated with multiple departments to achieve respectable relations, event coordination, and adherence to national organizational policies.
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Mentored newly elected officials on specified duties, and developed open and professional relationships at both individual and collective level.
Internship Positions
Natural Resource Intern
WoodWise Land Company, LLC | Scottsville, NY | Jan. 2016 - Aug. 2018 |
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Planned and executed refining stream health for native Brook trout, stocking and tracking populations, and were achievable working in a group or independently.
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Assisted forester in preparing and collecting data for forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
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Evaluated forest stands for salable timber with high attention to detail, estimating value and marking specific trees for harvesting.
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Professional and personal communication with co-workers, external company officials, and public relations.
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This internship opportunity further diversified my experience working in the field by assisting and becoming fluent in maple syrup production, surveying land, and craftsmanship.
Stocking Brook Trout provided by SUNY Morrisville.
Maple Syrup Production lines that I maintained as part of my internship
Image of a stream that I reconstructed to provide a habitat for native Brook Trout to survuve and reproduce
