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    Aaron Thom is seeking a career in natural resource management in the Pacific Northwest where he can apply his education and skills. He has a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Biology from Santa Clara University. His experience includes conducting field research, rare plant reintroduction efforts, seed collection, habitat mapping, and laboratory analysis. He has strong skills in field techniques, mapping, computers, and communication.

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    Aaron Thom is seeking a career in natural resource management in the Pacific Northwest where he can apply his education and skills. He has a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Biology from Santa Clara University. His experience includes conducting field research, rare plant reintroduction efforts, seed collection, habitat mapping, and laboratory analysis. He has strong skills in field techniques, mapping, computers, and communication.

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    Aaron Thom is seeking a career in natural resource management in the Pacific Northwest where he can apply his education and skills. He has a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Biology from Santa Clara University. His experience includes conducting field research, rare plant reintroduction efforts, seed collection, habitat mapping, and laboratory analysis. He has strong skills in field techniques, mapping, computers, and communication.

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    Aaron Thom ​Natural Resources Professional

    124 Warren Ave N Unit 204 / Seattle WA 98109 / 408.930.0039 / ​aaronthom1@gmail.com

    Objective ​I am pursuing a career in natural resource management where I can apply my knowledge and skills
    to produce high quality environmental work in the Pacific Northwest.

    Education University of Washington / ​Certificate in​ W


    ​ etland Science and Management
    JUNE 2017, SEATTLE, WA
    Wetland delineation using USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and regional supplements
    Concepts of wetland functional assessment
    Federal, state and local land-use policies and regulations
    Fundamental ecosystem processes affecting wetlands
    Diagnostic tools for assessing wetland landscape modification

    Santa Clara University / ​B.S. Biology with an emphasis on Ecology and Evolution
    JUNE 2010, SANTA CLARA, CA
    Arctic Biology Field Course: From Ecology to Genomics at Toolik, Alaska Field Station
    Additional coursework in environmental science, geology, and biostatistics

    Experience Santa Clara University / ​Field Research Technician


    OCTOBER 2012 - JULY 2015, SANTA CLARA, CA
    Reintroduced endangered Metcalf Canyon Jewelflower to a site it had been extirpated from.
    Trained and managed 4 undergraduate research assistants.
    Managed greenhouse and outdoor research beds for SCU biology department.
    Coordinated 5 California Native Plant Society volunteer seed cleaning events.
    Conducted weekly field site surveys to track plant development.
    Implemented a test for plant self-incompatibility using targeted tissue stains and microscopy for
    use in an American Journal of Botany research article (see below).
    Presented 2 posters of my research efforts at the 2013 Evolution Conference in Snowbird, Utah
    and the 2015 California Native Plant Society Conservation Conference.

    Chicago Botanic Garden & BLM / ​Conservation and Land Management Intern
    MAY 2011 - MARCH 2012, HOLLISTER, CA
    Participated in the Seeds of Success (SOS) national native seed collection program.
    Mapped potential rare plant habitat using ArcGIS software.
    Collected, processed, and shipped wild native plant seeds for future restoration and recovery
    efforts following the Bureau of Land Management’s SOS Technical Protocol .
    Collected ecological site information for plant populations.
    Measured and monitored rare plant and bird populations in remote open space lands.
    Experience Santa Clara University / ​Teaching Assistant
    JULY 2010 - SEPTEMBER 2013, LA SUERTE COSTA RICA
    Field Course in Plant Ecology and Primate Behavior
    Assisted professors in design and setup of a plant diversity survey for field course students.
    Managed plant identification lab for 12-15 students per year for three field seasons.
    Assisted students with their independent research projects
    Aided in data collection for ongoing primate behavioral ecology research (Bezanson) by collecting
    and mounting samples for plant identification and contributing to a detailed plant inventory.
    Coauthored a research poster which examined the potential impact of capuchin monkey (Cebus
    capucinus) foraging on plant growth and co-presented it at the 2013 American Association of
    Physical Anthropologists conference.

    NVL Laboratories / ​Laboratory Analyst


    NOVEMBER 2015 - AUGUST 2016, SEATTLE, WA
    Received and logged samples from clients.
    Identified and quantified the presence of asbestos fibers and heavy metals in air and bulk samples
    using NIOSH, OSHA and EPA methods.
    Reported and explained results to clients via email and phone conversation.

    Qualifications Field Techniques: ​Wetland delineation; wetland functional assessment; Federal, state and local
    land-use policies and regulations; assessment of wetland landscape modifications and habitat;
    identification of freshwater and estuarine plants in the Puget Sound region; floristic and habitat
    surveys; measuring and monitoring plant populations; USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and
    Regional Supplements; Ability to drive vehicles and perform field work in a variety of terrain and
    weather conditions.

    Mapping Skills: ​Geo-referencing, remote sensing, map creation and editing using ArcGIS and
    Google Earth; navigation and data collection using handheld GPS devices (Garmin and Trimble) and
    magnetic compasses.

    Computer Skills​: ​Microsoft Office Suite (used 10 years in school and 4 years professionally); R
    statistical computing and graphics; creating tables and graphs; Esri ArcGis.

    Communication Skills: ​Telephone and email correspondence; detailed record-keeping; lab


    management; training and coordinating volunteers; ability to work in a team and independently;
    ability to develop and maintain working relationships with all personnel.

    Affiliations: ​Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation Program, Environmental Professionals
    of Color, Washington Native Plant Society, Seattle International Randonneurs.

    Publications: ​Melen MK, Herman JA, Lucas J, O'Malley RE, Parker IM, Thom AM, Whittall JB.
    "Partial self-incompatibility in a polyploid wallflower: reproductive success through high pollinator
    visitation rates," American Journal of Botany, 2016 Nov;103(11):1979-1989.

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