Jaime Canon

Experience

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  Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Naturalist Educator

  Primary Responsibilities: facilitated the Student Stewards Program; Wrote new and enhanced current STEAM curriculum using Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards; Developed and maintained partnerships with school administrators and teachers; Created, wrote, and implemented STEAM and recreational camp programming for the Student Stewards Summer Camp and school break camps; Created, wrote and facilitated Truckee Meadows Park Foundation in the Junior Naturalist Program. Furthermore, due to Covid-19, the creation, implementation, and promotion of distance learning was a priority to continue serving the community and those who are in need. Several documents such as journals and videos were created to promote nature study and local parks. For more information about the video check the link: https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videosSecondary Responsibilities: Facilitate other interpretive programs such as Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge and Discover Your Parks walks; Community outreach for the Truckee Meadows Park Foundation and Wetlands restoration. Show less

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  University of Nevada, Reno

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Medical Interpreter and Disease Investigator

  In collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno, the Washoe County Health District, and the National Guard. I worked in the Covid-19 unit as a medical Language interpreter. Promoted to work as Administrative Assitant work with testing sites, testing appointments, testing management, test transportation, test preparation, vaccination role outs, and vaccination information among other responsibilities. Promoted as a Disease Investigator conducted interviews, managed cases, data collection, and data entry, responsibilities as investigators trainer were also part of the day-to-day activities. Show less

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  Hospice Giving Foundation

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2023

  Administrative Assistant

  Provide hospitality and customer service.Process of annuities and legal documents.Process of donation according to codes and specific parameters. Assist with fundraising events for hospice care in Monterey County and San Benito County.Assist with the annual audit report.Boost community events Tree of LifeThe ScrambleDia De Los MuertosFashion and CompassionAssist with Spanish interpretation and translation of diverse documents including education elements and reports.Agenda and Calendar management Skills with Donor Perfect software Show less

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  Real Good Fish

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Research Fellow

  Remote team collaboration between different company departments.Cleaned data across multiple datasets and combine data to conduct basic demographic and behavioral analysis. Code all data for easy manipulation of the qualitative information. In addition, analyzed historical data with present data to identify patterns for recommendations for new implementations. Used the information to provide in a report all the findings. The recommendations were informed by qualitative and quantitative responses. Show less

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  Big Sur Land Trust

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Geographic Information System Specialist

  Geographic Information System (GIS) Map Project Management - Work in collaboration with the Stewardship team on the design of a map. -Research on basic historical layers of soil, elevation, water areas, vegetation, and others form part of the layers of the project.- Layers present the map with buffers that protect key canopy cover.-Layers present the feasibility of compost application as part of the county-wise Healthy Soil Project.- Layouts - Oral Presentation with team discussions. Show less

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  Conservation International

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Global Restoration Intern

  Conservation International has set ambitious targets for scaling restoration globally, partnering with the UN Decade on Restoration to reach goals of working with nature as a climate solution. Moreover, Conservation International is committed to advancing projects with local actors, such as indigenous people, local communities, practitioners, and scientists. The Global Restoration position accelerates this work by Responsibilities:-Research and support related to the implementation of restoration projects worldwide and specialized focus on priority geographies.-Analysis of enabling conditions for amplifying the work through networks, corporate, policy, and financial mechanisms. -Create a database for information on restoration to build programs and research.-Data management and analysis. -Capacity building with partners, restoration practitioners, and communities. - Collaborate on editing documents for high dissemination across partners and teams.Other responsibilities: -Translation of guides, reports, and resources in Spanish and Portuguese.-Interpretation and research role in Mexico and Colombia with CI's international projects.-Assist with the monitoring framework for projects with a focus on vegetation.- Manage communications between CI teams in Mexico and Colombia.- Present restoration guides at the International Society of Tropical Foresters Conference at Yale University. Show less

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  U.S. Department of the Interior

  Jul 2023 - May 2024

  Rangeland Technician (Weeds)

  ResponsibilitiesOperate, maintain, and inventory weed management equipment.Mix, maintain, and calibrate herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments.Project planning and implementation of treatments for rangelands and Chaparral ecosystems.Surveying, inventory, data input, monitoring, evaluating, and mapping existing 25 weed species populations utilizing global positioning systems and topographic maps.Conduct rangeland rehabilitation and restoration projects.Prepare reports based on environmental assessments.Work with landowners and cooperators within the geographic area to ensure weed management efforts are successful.Capacity building. Show less

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  Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  Adjunct Professor

  Team Colombia MemberCurriculum development and graduate-level instruction in international conservation and sustainable agriculture

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  Resources Conservation District of Monterey County

  May 2024 - now

  Program Coordinator Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program (SMP)

  Currently, I am the coordinator of the Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program (SMP).The program focuses on improving the riparian ecosystem's wildlife habitat and water flow, maximizing its ecological potential, and reducing the flood risk. The SMP used a science-based stream maintenance approach to enhance the river corridor's natural flora and fauna.This program is a multi-agency collaboration between Monterey County Water Resources Agency, the Salinas River Management Unit Association (growers and landowners), the Grower Shipper Association of Central California, The Nature Conservancy, the Conservation Collaborative, the RCDMC, and other local entities and contractors.Responsibilities:Work on Project PlansAnnual ReportsSetting monitoring protocols and trainingPermits and DocumentationMapping and GIS analysisProject Implementation, Development, and EvaluationField Visits, Coordination, and Communication with partners Show less