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I'm Jake. Welcome to my e-portfolio! I'm excited to share my journey, experiences, and accomplishments with you. Navigate through the various sections to explore my academic background, professional experiences, and projects. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there's anything specific you'd like to know. Thank you for visiting!
As a Farm Laborer at UC Riverside, I excel in the intricacies of agricultural tasks and irrigation systems. My past role as a General Laborer at the California Conservation Corps shaped my commitment to environmental stewardship, contributing significantly to fire hazard mitigation and forestry conservation.
Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science at Riverside City College, I am blending hands-on expertise with academic knowledge. This journey empowers me to make meaningful contributions to sustainable agriculture and conservation, driven by a profound understanding of the intersection between practical experience and environmental principles.
At a Glance
At a Glance
Work Experience & Skills
Work Experience & Skills
University of California, Riverside College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (UCR-CNAS), Riverside, CA — Farm Laborer
January 2024 - PRESENT
Responsible for the execution of semi-skilled tasks, including weeding, transplanting vegetable or tree crops, thinning row crops, pruning and suckering citrus, harvesting, manually applying fertilizer, setting up portable sprinklers, connecting various irrigation hoses and micro-sprays, as well as maintaining and repairing PVC irrigation systems. Utilizes simple hand tools for assigned duties, operates light trucks, and provides support to greenhouse operations through unskilled or semi-skilled tasks.
Proficient in semi-skilled agricultural tasks:
Hoeing weeds
Transplanting crops
Thinning row crops
Pruning citrus
Harvesting
Hand application of fertilizer
Skilled in irrigation systems:
Setting up portable sprinklers
Connecting irrigation hoses and micro-sprays
Maintaining/repairing PVC irrigation systems
California Conservation Corps (CCC), San Bernardino & Stockton, CA — General Laborer
November 2022 - July 2023
Responsible for clearing brush and other fire hazards efficiently and effectively, occasionally working alongside CalTrans to promote public safety in transit, and assisting California State Parks with construction of American Disability Act (ADA) trails.
Proficient in tree work and fuel reduction projects:
Chainsaw operation
Wood chipper operation
Use of various related hand tools
Proficient in rock work and trail construction projects:
Pionjär operation
Rock bar operation
Bosch drill operation
Use of various related hand tools (e.g., hammer and chisel)
Education
Education
Riverside Community College (RCCD), Riverside, CA — Environmental Science, ADT, Biology, ADT, Chemistry, ADT, and Math and Science, A.S.
2024 - 2027
El Capitan State Beach ADA Trails
Assisting California State Parks with the construction of American Disability Act (ADA) trails.
RCRCD Invasive Species Removal
Planting California native plant species in place of invasive plant species in Corona, CA.
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