Kevin Eng

Experience

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  Mountain Creek Ski Resort

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2014

  Ski and snowboard Instructor

  Effectively instruct students how to snowboard and ski Obtained PSIA level 1 national certificationObtained Children's Specialist 1Lead large group classes and private lessons on safe and enjoyable winter sport proceduresHelp to develop a new system of ski instruction geared to inspire satisfaction and yield higher return rates

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  Mountain Creek Resort

  Dec 2007 - Mar 2012

  Ski Instructor

  Ski instructor of all age groups. Basic duties involve teaching student to ski. Lesson groups range from private one on one to groups of 15 or more. Skills involved are teaching a to a wide variety of skill levels, public speaking, outdoor recreation skills, teaching to large groups.

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  Roxiticus Country Club

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2011

  Assistant Tennis Professional

  Instruct private and group tennis lessonsOrganize and coach youth tennis teamCoordinate and manage youth tennis summer campArrange and supervise fundraising events (e.g., Susan B. Komen, Rally for the Cure)

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  Rutgers University Outdoors Club

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Quartermaster

  Run trips for students to various outdoor activities (hiking, camping, rafting, etc)Maintain, repair, and replace all club owned gear and meeting place

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  Rutgers University Outdoors Club

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Lead Student Organization is many recreational and community service events. Dealt with administrative duties such as budgets and itinerary development. In addition lead many excursions into the recreational field with students. Oversee all executive aspects of RUOC in addition to running tripsRun meetings and act as official spokesperson for the university clubOrganize and direct other club officers as needed

  • President

    Sept 2007 - May 2012

  • President

    Sept 2010 - May 2011
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  NJ Fish & Wildlife, Sedge

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Senior Intern

  Run and develop informative and educational activities for visiting groupsIsland and wildlife preserve managementAssist in ongoing long-term experiments on the IslandTeach and lead physical activities such as kayaking and fishing techniques

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  NJDEP Divsion of Fish and Wildlife

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  Intern

  Internship with NJ fish and wildlife Natural Resource Education center on Sedge Island in Barnegat Bay, NJ. Basic duties include leading and educating groups in the wildlife and ecological processes of the salt marsh environment. Skills involved are identification of marine animal and plant life, knowledge of weather patterns, basic boat and kayak safety. Other duties involve caring for the renewable resources on the island such as garden and composting toilets, recreational education such as clamming, fishing, kayaking, etc. Show less

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  Rutgers University

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Research Assistant

  in the Field of Restoration EcologyProjects: Branch Brook Park, Newark Restoration, American Chestnut hybridization, Native orchid reviews at Duke Farms, Reintroduction of dead wood, etc.

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  Island Beach State Park

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Supervisor of Interpretive Programing

  Duties involve developing and organizing interpretive programming within the environmental education field. This position requires an in depth knowledge of barrier island and salt marsh ecosystems as well as plant and animal identification skills. Everyday duties include developing and leading interpretive programs, staff scheduling, administrative duties, and problem solving. Also there is a very constant interaction with the general public from both a natural educator and administrator standpoint. Show less

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  Copper Mountain Resort

  Nov 2012 - May 2014

  Certified Ski Instructor

  Taught students of all ages and skill levels the sport of skiing.Participated in youth programs such as scooter and choppers which were multiple week programsPSIA level 1 national certification as well as in house trainingPSIA Children's Specialist 1Assisted in the tear down on the US Ski team training venue at Copper Mountain

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  Natural Areas Conservancy

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Field Biologist

  The Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) is a new organization created to work in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to restore, protect, and manage a network of green and blue space that promotes a healthy, livable, and diverse New York City. The NAC is tasked with expanding and diversifying the protection, management, and restoration of 10,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and grasslands currently overseen by the Parks Department’s Natural Resources Group. This public/private partnership will unify the identity of NYC’s natural areas, increase public awareness and volunteerism, and integrate advanced technology. As a field biologist specializing in wetlands of New York City, I will be assessing the health, species present, land uses, and watershed issues around the outer boroughs. Show less

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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  Project Specialist & Field Biologist

  Worked with a team to create a management plan for the Alley Creek Watershed in Queens, NY. This position required me to create and develop maps and database information using GIS software and GPS units in the the field. The goal of the project is to develop a management plan for the watershed area encompassing multiple NYC parks properties. This plan will be used as a structure for future management and restoration opportunities in the area. It will also provide a key link between other local and state government agencies to work closely together to maintain and restore our area's natural areas. Show less

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  Olofson Environmental, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2021

  Restoration ecologist

  Project manager for wetland mitigation monitoring and other environmental consulting efforts.Working on the San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project. The objective is to eradicate the hybrid species of Spartina alternaflora from the San Francisco bay area and to restore native natural shorelines.• Used ESRI GIS suite units to map and identify locations of invasive Spartina hybrid in the San Francisco Bay tidal wetlands.Developed land cover classifications using remote sensing.• Worked to eradicate invasive Spartina hybrid by supervising herbicide applicators in the field• Worked closely with specialized tools such as GPS units, Herbicide sprayers, amphibious vehicles, airboats, etc.• Operated marine vehicles such as long tailed motorized jon boats, kayaks, and outboard inflatable boats• Surveyed restoration and planting sites of native salt marsh flora including Spartina foliosa and Grindelia stricta• Performed quality control checks of field data using Arcinfo suite 10 Show less

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  ERM: Environmental Resources Management

  Sept 2021 - now

  Project Manager/ Principal Consultant

  Senior consultant and biological scientist consulting on difficult environmental needs from environmental permit compliance to restoration design.Project management to meet the needs of my clients in a timely and effective manner.