Emil De Guzman
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Chinese Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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PADI Open Water Diving License
Koh Tao, ThailandJan, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Recurse Center
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Participant
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Jan 2022 - Present
The Recurse Center is a selective, self-directed, community-driven educational retreat for programmers. I focused on the following projects: Dry Clothes Bot, an automated program using weather and messaging API's to notify users of incoming rain and weather properties. Built with python, the user can keep their clothes hanging outside from getting wet. Calculator, a web application with a fully functional calculator. Built with JavaScript. The Recurse Center is a selective, self-directed, community-driven educational retreat for programmers. I focused on the following projects: Dry Clothes Bot, an automated program using weather and messaging API's to notify users of incoming rain and weather properties. Built with python, the user can keep their clothes hanging outside from getting wet. Calculator, a web application with a fully functional calculator. Built with JavaScript.
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Ministry of Education, ROC (Taiwan)
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholar @ National Taiwan Normal University
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Nov 2022 - Sep 2023
Awarded a competitive scholarship for advanced-level Mandarin study at National Taiwan Normal University's Mandarin Training Center. Enrolled in the courses interpretation, translation, and academic oral proficiency for critical presentation and analysis. Awarded a competitive scholarship for advanced-level Mandarin study at National Taiwan Normal University's Mandarin Training Center. Enrolled in the courses interpretation, translation, and academic oral proficiency for critical presentation and analysis.
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Tree Frog Treks
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San Francisco, California, United States
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Logistics Coordinator
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Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
Oversaw a comprehensive environmental education program catering to 1000+ San Francisco youth. Managed logistics, vendor relations, and financial allocations for supplies and operations while collaborating closely with a team of 30 naturalists. Cultivated strategic alliances with local law enforcement, negotiating permits to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the youth's safety. Cultivated and maintained key relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and businesses, resulting in a notable 20% reduction in essential infrastructure costs. Show less
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Feather River Resource Conservation District
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Forestry Technician
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Mar 2021 - Nov 2021
Supervised contract teams of up to 25 professionals, successfully planting 200,000 native sapling trees across 900 acres of fire-ravaged forest, fostering vital restoration efforts. Demonstrated proactive environmental stewardship by strategically thinning forest areas enhancing resilience against forest fires and climate change. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish proved instrumental in bridging effective communication between contractors and project managers, contributing to the success of reforestation projects. Conducted comprehensive pre-construction surveys, assessing federally endangered invertebrates, amphibians, mammals, birds, and plants, ensuring the projects' compliance with conservation regulations. Pioneered the use of drone technology, gathering data on Plumas National Forest's damage following the catastrophic 2021 Dixie Fire, aiding informed decision-making for future restoration strategies. Show less
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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restoration Biological Science Technician
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
Led extensive efforts to survey and eradicate invasive plant species across 12,000+ acres in the Channel Islands National Park. Proficiently used advanced technology like GPS units and ArcGIS Collector for accurate data collection. Ensured equipment functionality, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintained detailed records for quality assurance. Used mechanical, manual, and chemical methods to restore ecological balance. Efficiently organized and transported field equipment for seamless land and sea vessel operations. Show less
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SCA Excelsior Conservation Corps
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Surveyor
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
Supervised crews of 10 surveyors on multiple day back country projects. Spearheaded watershed survey projects, integrating advanced spatial mapping, analysis, and data entry techniques utilizing industry-standard software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Excel. The data collected enhanced aquatic connectivity in the state of New York by better informing engineers for critical decision-making. Supervised crews of 10 surveyors on multiple day back country projects. Spearheaded watershed survey projects, integrating advanced spatial mapping, analysis, and data entry techniques utilizing industry-standard software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Excel. The data collected enhanced aquatic connectivity in the state of New York by better informing engineers for critical decision-making.
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Center for Watershed Sciences
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Davis, California, United States
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Research Assistant
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
Executed the visualization, analysis, and modeling of aquatic data using R and Excel software aiding research on how hydrologic variability impacts water quality and food webs. Conducted tests, prepared nutrient samples, and deployed aquatic sensors for comprehensive biogeochemistry data. Conducted extensive surveys to study fish, plants, and invertebrates using varied techniques including trawling, seining, trapping, gillnetting, and electrofishing, providing critical insights for comprehensive ecological analysis. Authored comprehensive technical reports, effectively describing data collection and modeling methodologies, catering to the needs of project managers. Show less
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Education
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University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science -
2022 - 2023
National Taiwan Normal University
Chinese Language and Culture -
2018 - 2018
Jiangnan University
Chinese Language and Culture
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