Emily Finger
Oak Park
Summary
Forever a student of life, focused on finishing my bachelor of science, in the study of ecology. Eager to work outdoors either through recreation, science, or art. Looking for full time employment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Natural Resource Management
11.2023 - Current
- Contribute to restoration projects through prescribed burns, cutting, and herbicide applications.
- Familiar with equipment like chainsaws, brush cutters, and mowers.
- Collected and planted native grasses and forbs.
Ski Instructor
Villa Olivia
12.2022 - Current
- Led and assisted in instructional classes of 2-20 students on basic techniques, and proper use of equipment and safety.
- participated in 2-4 classes a day each 1 hour to 1 and 1/2 hours long of all age ranges, mostly snow kids.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individuals on progress through report cards at the end of the season.
Natural Resource Management Crew (seasonal)
Forest Preserve District Of Will County
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Contributed to restoration efforts in preserves. Invasive plant control through prescribed burns, cutting, or herbicide applications.
- Experienced with Native grasses and forb seed collection and processing
- Assisted in a research project for mycorrhizal fungi.
- Experience with chainsaws, brush cutters, and mowers.
Education
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-2024
Spring Semester (3 Months) - Outdoor Leadership Skills
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Lander01-2018
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL05-2017
Skills
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Safety first aid and wilderness skills
- Safe vehicle operation
- Camping and backpacking
- Rock climbing
- Skiing
- Drawing and painting
- Project planning and assistance
Certification
firefighter Certification: National Wildfire Coordinating Group, May 2024
Pesticides Certification: Illinois Department of Agriculture, April 2024
Timeline
Crew Member
Natural Resource Management
11.2023 - Current
Natural Resource Management Crew (seasonal)
Forest Preserve District Of Will County
01.2023 - 10.2023
Ski Instructor
Villa Olivia
12.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
Spring Semester (3 Months) - Outdoor Leadership Skills
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
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