Preston (Will) Itie

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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About me
Paleontologist
Education
- Grossmont High School
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- UC Santa Barbara
  2021 - 2023
  Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- San Diego State University-California State University
  2009 - 2016
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
  Activities and Societies: Hope for Haiti-(2010-2012) Hands On Stem Fair(2010-2014) Safezone Intern(Fall 2012) Harambee(2010-2013) Compact for Sucess NCCPA Conference (2011 and 2012) Martin Luther King Parade Halloween Safety Patrol Bayview Baptist Tutoring (2009-2015) Black Baccalaureate Planning Commitee-(2011-2016) STEM IGNITION 2017
Experience
- McDonald's Corporation
  Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
  Cashier/Janitor
  Moving food boxes from truck into the refrigeratorTaking orders from customers to order foodBeautifying the company building
- San Diego State University
  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
  Mover
  To relocate items from roomsService ComputersClean roomsOrganize information from all the rooms
- San Diego State University
  Sept 2011 - May 2012
  Volunteer Researcher
  I complied data, read research papers, and learned how to analyze scientific research.
- University of Minnesota
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
  Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Internship
  Perform Isotope dating of Rodent hairCollected Museum Hair collectingCaptured and Sampled wild rodents of Meade , KansasCollected plants, soil samples, and insects in Meade, KansasPresented Research based on work
- San Diego State University
  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
  Mentoring young African American Freshman and preparing them for campus life and achieving their goals. Tutoring students in San Diego States Physics 180A class for students attending the institution.
  - Harambee Mentor
    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
  - Physics 180A Drop-In Tutor
    Sept 2013 - Oct 2013
- Big Horn Basin Geological Research and Education Foundation
  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
  Summer Intern
  Assisting with the Kids Dig and Road Scholars(Elder Hostel Program),Fossil Bone Preparation in the Lab,Field work in taking bone out of the quarry with air tools and field tools,Plastering experience,and Mapping experience
- Lubbock Lake Landmark
  May 2015 - Jul 2015
  Volunteer
  Field Work: Excavating bones, using level and total station to get height , volume, and distance of excavation area, mapping bones, filling out fossil paperwork, and screen washing bones
- San Diego State University
  Sept 2015 - May 2016
  Transporting packages, shredding paper, directing students, and preparing student to meet with Dr.Martin Inputting student gradesTaking roll count of students at extracurricular eventsAssisting Professor
  - Office Assistant for Dr.Martin's Office
    Nov 2015 - May 2016
  - Grading Assistant for the Africana Studies Department
    Sept 2015 - May 2016
- Mammoth Site
  May 2016 - Sept 2016
  Intern
  Educating and Communicating the public about PaleontologyExcavation of Mammoth SiteScreen washing and Screen picking of the Mammoth Site SedimentsBone Preparation of the Mammothsite
- AmeriCorps
  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
  Reading Tutor
  Spreading Literacy in the communityServicing the community with literacyTutoring 2nd and 3rd grade in terms of Reading skills
- AmeriCorps
  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
  Algebra 2 Tutor
  Expanded Algebra Two skills to StudentsFocused and Prioritized Low level Mathematics StudentsSupported Students Mathematics skills
- Reniassance Arts Academy
  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
  Graduate Fellow
  Fellow at Reniassance Arts AcademyScience and Math Support for StudentsObserving Students
- Duke CRM
  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
  Volunteer/Intern
  Fossil PreparationFossil ConsildationFossil IdentificationFossil Repair
- Corporate Kids
  Jun 2018 - now
  Youth Counselor
  Observe YouthAssist and Analyze YouthTaking care of Youth and thier needsChildcare
- BODHI YOUTH OF AMERICA INC
  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
  Youth Counselor
  Oversee StudentsSupported BYA eventsCounseled StudentSupported Staff
- Environmental Science Associates
  Dec 2018 - now
  Paleontology Monitor
  Paleontology SalvageConstruction Crew Fossil MonitoringRecording and Reporting of Sediment movement
- PaleoWest Archaeology
  Mar 2019 - now
  Paleontology Monitor
- EPG Environmental Planning Group, LLC
  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
  Paleontology Technician
  Identification of FossilsFossil InterpretationFossil Significance Interpretation 10-8 hour surveysFossil Locality Recording
- Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
  Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
  Scare Actor
  Scared GuestsPerformed with Mechanical PuppetsFocus on role and stayed in character.
- Redtail Environmental
  Dec 2019 - now
  Paleomonitor
- Idea Resource Systems
  Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
  Event Staff
- Plato Learning LLC
  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
  Staff
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
  Inventory Associate
  Assisted with InventoryReorganized ItemsAssisted with count of items
- Envicom Corporation
  Mar 2020 - now
  Paleontology Technician
  Fossil IdentificationFossil CollectionSediment Report
- Psomas
  Jun 2020 - now
  Paleo-Monitor
- Rincon Consultants, Inc.
  Oct 2020 - now
  Paleomonitor
- Cinema Drive In
  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
  Event Staff
- UC Santa Barbara
  Sept 2021 - Mar 2023
  Graduate Student Researcher
- Smithsonian Institution
  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
  Graduate Student Fellow
  Seminar on Vertebrate Paleontology ResearchSupported Undergraduate Students with Career AdviceProofread Student Applications for Internships
- E-Consulting Corp.
  Jun 2022 - Mar 2024
  Paleontologist
- Kleinfelder
  Dec 2022 - now
  Paleontologist
  Identify SoilsReport Paleontological ResourcesConstruction Experience
- Bargas Environmental Consulting
  Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
  Paleontologist
Licenses & Certifications
- Shane Snow on Storytelling
  LinkedIn
  Jan 2018
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Jun 2023
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Jun 2023
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Jun 2024
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Nov 2024
  View certificate
- Animal Welfare - General Audience - Short Course
  CypherWorx
  Jun 2023
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Jun 2023
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Nov 2024
  View certificate
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  Simple Learning Systems
  Jun 2023
  View certificate
- Heart Saver CPR AED
  American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
  Jun 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  CSU-LSAMP Proud Scholars Award CSU P r o g r a m R e c o g n i z i n g O u t s t a n d i n g U n d e r g r a d u a t e D i s t i n c t i o n May 2016 Outstanding Perseverance Award This award was given to me for completing my degree despite financial and personal issues that impacted me.
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  MSPHD REU GEO Cohort 2015 - Sep 2015
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  Unsung Hero Black Student Science Organization May 2015 Awarded for my behind the scenes involvement with the organization. For my wisdom to those in leadership positions, assisting others, and focus on the organization.
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  Black Student Science Organization Tutor of the Year Black Student Science Organization May 2014 Awarded for dedication to the Bayview Baptist Tutorial program. This was awarded to me for my at the time 4 years of service to the community, involvement in the program, and for co-running the operation.
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  University of Minnesota Earth Sciences NSF REU Summer Internship University of Minnesota Jun 2013 Internship stipend 4,700Over 100 students applied
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  Pre-Marc Scholar Award 2011 Dr.Estralita Martin and Maureen Paolini Jul 2011 Book StipendCertification AwardAssisted in transitioning to MARC
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  Black Student Science Organization Participation Award Black Student Science Organization May 2011 An award for being involved in the non-profit and community activities for the Black Student Science Organization.
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  University Towers Hall President 2010 University Towers Hall Council May 2010 An award for being the President of the the University Towers Hall Council. Awarded for leading and organizing events in the University Towers dormitory.
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  MESA Engineering Program and Maximizing Science Potential Program Participation Award SDSU MESA Commmitee 2010 Involvement in MESA events , work-shops, job fair, and focusing on all scholastic and career opportunities.
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  Charlie Joiner Scholarship - May 2009
- Awarded to Preston (Will) Itie
  Link Achiever Scholarship San Diego Links 2009 A scholarship for young African American men in their Senior year.Partaking in community service and character development workshops1,000 dollar scholarship