Pierce Harding

Experience

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  Cinnamon Bear Country Store

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2019

  Retail Sales Associate

  - Improved operational deficiencies while managing customer service requests, store inventory, stocking,financial transactions, purchase orders and pricing needs.- Developed a marketing plan for solar eclipse glasses leading to 100-customer increase in just one day

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  Rollins College

  Jan 2019 - May 2021

  Sustainability Program Coordinator

  - Assessed existing sustainability approaches to identify areas in need of greater engagement, and improved efficiency and cost reductions then implemented solutions and revised policies- Managed communications to include social media accounts and writing bi-weekly newsletters- Coordinated and educated a team of students leading campus recycling and zero waste initiatives- Worked on the campus Urban Farm to educate students and provide fresh produce to the campus kitchen

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  Genius Drive Nature Preserve - Elizabeth Morse Foundation

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Land Steward

  - Researched and implemented restoration and conservation strategies for the 48-acre preserve- Built and maintained trail systems; installed and monitored wildlife cameras- Working knowledge of Native/Invasive plant species, local wildlife, and biological communities

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  National Audubon Society

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Audubon Conservation Leadership Initiative Student Representative

  - One of 25 Florida college students selected statewide for a year-long educational program- Partnered with an Audubon mentor to explore leadership and career development skills- Participated in a wide range of activities ranging from attending an annual conference to getting out intothe field through birding excursions

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  International Dark-Sky Association

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Founding Member - Central Florida chapter

  - Assess, educate and implement safer lighting ordinances to enhance human and animal health- For my Senior Project, I collaborated with two chapter members to provide consultation to the City ofGroveland to help them become the first Dark Sky designated city on the East Coast. This projectincluded a financial analysis of Groveland's downtown park lighting at Lake David Park, a full lightinginventory of the city's public lighting, specially designed signage, an educational lesson plan outline, andresearch into the negative effects of light pollution and inefficient lighting. Show less

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  Green River Preserve

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Farm/Conservation Intern

  - Aided with farm operations; planting, harvesting, and leading educational tours for campers- Trail building/maintenance projects which included rockwork and invasive species removal- Leading multi-day backpacking trips in mountain terrain

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  Bio-Tech Consulting Inc.

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Field Biologist

  - Lead Biologist for 80% of Avian surveys/reports in the Central Florida area- Detailed report writing and organizational skills- Consistent communication and coordination with clients - Sand Skink and Gopher tortoise surveys; use of soil maps- Bald Eagle nest/behavior monitoring- Vegetative surveys, compiling and analyzing data for mitigation site project proposals- Assistance with completing Phase 1 Environmental Assessments- Use of MS Office, Avenza field maps, handheld GPS, and 4wd vehicles- Interpretation and utilization of ariel topographic photographs and GIS maps Show less

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  Apex Companies, LLC

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Environmental Scientist I

  - Air, soil, and water sampling- Stormwater inspections- Stormwater management and restoration - Invasive plant identification and management - Soil Characterization-Technical Report writing

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  UVA Morven Kitchen Garden

  Aug 2023 - now

  Sustainable Agriculture Intern

  -Designated Food Bank Liaison-Farm management-Volunteer coordination

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  James River Association

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Seasonal Stewardship Assistant