Abigail Alfonso
Native Plant Nursery Manager at Sutro Stewards- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Sutro Stewards
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Native Plant Nursery Manager
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Literacy for Environmental Justice
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Programs Coordinator
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Feb 2020 - Mar 2021
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Restoration Technician
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Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
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University of California, Davis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Specialist
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May 2017 - Jun 2018
Managed administrative, sample progression, and data processing component of an ongoing interagency research experiment on CA endangered and threatened species Successfully maintained high volume data input and managed multiple databases using Microsoft Excel and Access Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised up to 15 research assistants in the proper use of laboratory equipment and ensured laboratory environmental health and safety compliance Supervised up to 10 student interns in the procession of samples, compliance with standard operating procedures, and delegated daily tasks to meet project deadlines Maintained and operated research vessel (23-foot boat) and large vehicles for year-round field operations Trained student interns on boat operation, species identification, and fish sampling field methods Improved laboratory consistency and safety compliance by creating and revising laboratory policies and standard operating procedures Reduced laboratory operating expenses by consolidating procedures, managing inventory, and initiating proper stewardship of resources
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2017
Isolated and identified target specimens with 98% accuracy by sorting samples under fume hoods according to standard operating procedures Self-trained in larval identification of local fish species, obviating cost of bringing in an identification specialist Extensive experience manipulating and sanding otoliths (fish earbones) using compound light microscopes, dissecting microscopes, and inverted light microscopes Effectively executed standard operating procedures while maintaining a clean and organized laboratory bench space Assisted laboratory technicians in completing a wide range of laboratory duties including quality assurance in data entry, provided valuable input to increase safety in chemical handling practices and completed repetitive tasks with extensive use of compound light microscopes
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
Researched and reviewed +50 scientific journal articles for ongoing meta-analysis publication on marine microplastics Assisted in data acquisition from video footage that documented fish behavior in response to microplastics using VLC, Image J and Microsoft Excel
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Field Technician
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Acquired accurate data collection of biological samples of waterfowl species and their habitats
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Forever 21
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Cashier
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Nov 2011 - Jul 2014
Supervised and trained employees in product information, cashier duties, and customer service responsibilities Supervised and trained employees in product information, cashier duties, and customer service responsibilities
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El Camino High School
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Varsity Head Coach
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
Mentored young women by providing support for leadership, communication, and technical volleyball skills Mentored young women by providing support for leadership, communication, and technical volleyball skills
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Education
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University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science - BS, Wildlife Biology -
Skyline College
Associate of Arts - AA, Interdisciplinary Studies Social and Natural Sciences