a. jeremy camara
Volunteers and Service Program Specialist at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
volunteer service program specialist u.s. department agriculture , forest service , pacific southwest region
professional natural resource management . ever since wa young boy , always displayed profound interest natural world . interest led pursue degree humboldt state university california state university , sacramento completed bachelor master science degree focusing primarily user trend resource management ( i.e . social science ) . spent college summer working california department park recreation working park aide . later attained internship working u.s. department interior , bureau land management , california state office assistant youth coordinator . recently , landed permanent appointment u.s. department agriculture , forest service , pacific southwest regional office work volunteer service program specialist . currently working developing professional portfolio intent becoming program manager forest service .
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
I perform as a Program Specialist for the Forest Service, Regional Office and work on assignments related to volunteers, service and conservation education. Following are examples of my program of work:

Collaborate with partners and enter into agreements to leverage resources and complete projects. 

New National Saw Policy compliance. Disseminate information to regional staff to ensure volunteers, service members and staff comply.

Allocate funding for FS Youth Conservation Corps Program across the region. In addition, host annual Youth, YCC and Veteran Engagement Webinar where I give the region a fiscal year update, discuss  priority projects,  regional selection criteria and completion reports.

Allocate funding in order to promote the More Kids in the Woods Program across the region which expands opportunities for youth on national forests. In addition,  expanding opportunities for fourth graders and their families to access federally managed forests and trails for free through the Every Kid in a Park Program. 
  
Project Learning Tree, Project Wet and Interpretive Guide Certified. I  deliver Conservation Education and Interpretive programs for children and adults. 

Lead discussions pertaining to federal careers, Public Land Corps, hiring authorities, USAjobs.gov and the array of Forest Service career opportunities.

Work with partners and staff and support placing  diverse interns across the region. 

Manage and sustain a SharePoint site for the Public Services Region 5 Staff and ensure it is 508 compliant and accessible for all users. 

Completed two program strategies  (Strategy and Guidelines for Implementation of Discovery Agents & Veterans and Active Service Members on National Forests)  . I also Co-edited and submitted the Regional Strategy for Youth.
Vallejo, CA
Volunteers and Service Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, CA State Office
I performed as an Assistant Youth Coordinator for the BLM CA State Office and worked on youth related projects. I assisted the Division of Natural Resources with the planning and implementation of two CA Youth Summits; all-day events outreaching to under-served students and exposing them to careers and opportunities in natural resource management. I was tasked with serving on the partner, planning and logistics committee acting as a committee liaison. 

I performed community outreach to local non-profits, city, state, and federal government agencies.  This required an ongoing communication dialogue with partners  by email and telephone. I developed presentations and briefings in order to further demonstrate reasons for participating in the Youth Summits. 

I completed administrative paperwork required by the Washington Office.  In addition, BLM partnered with California State University, Sacramento where I delivered, maintained and filed Volunteer Agreement Forms in compliance with the Washington Office. 

I worked closely with Sacramento University staff to coordinate efforts to accommodate all components of the Youth Summit. I also prepared a presentation and was able to organize an effort of 100 university volunteers and assigned them tasks on the day of the event. I assisted the committee with composing spreadsheets, managing online event registration and providing assistance when needed.  

As a result, the Youth Summit reached out to more than 400 college and high school students. Many participating students were hired on as seasonal, temporary or intern employees. The BLM partnered with over 40 non-profit, local, state and federal government agencies. BLM and partners have continued outreaching to under-served students well beyond the Youth Summit event.
Sacramento, CA
Assistant Youth Coordinator- Graduate Student Intern
California State University, Chico Research Foundation
I worked as a Field Researcher on a project titled Carless California conducting site visits and compiling natural resource and environmental research for the CSU, Chico Research Foundation. Carless California is a U.S. Forest Service project initiative studying how low income families can access federal land using public transit. 

I performed site visits, monitored facilities and conducted an analysis on the feasibility of low income families using public transit to access federally managed lands. I used a combination of data collection methods, conducted informal on site interviews and performed moderate/ vigorous activity on rugged terrain when conducting field analysis. 

Using compiled data and additional research, I assisted Outer Spatial and Sierra Business Council (private sector businesses) with creating online descriptions and itineraries. I used their software to create itineraries and posted them on their websites for public viewing. I scouted and tested itineraries before posting.

I was tasked with developing and delivering a presentation for an audience of professionals using power point, excel, geographic sourcing and other computer applications. Finally, I developed and presented a project briefing before a panel of supervisors. This was my opportunity to interpret project findings, progress and limitations. 

As a result, the research helped increase awareness on using public transit to access federally managed lands. The team and I achieved a major goal which was to successfully identify three public transit systems already in place, which can be used to access federally managed lands.
Chico, California
Field Researcher
California Department of Parks and Recreation, State Parks
During my second season, I worked as a park aide and presented a positive image of the Lake Tahoe Basin and of the state agency by ensuring visitor contact was conducted in a courteous, professional and friendly manner. Also, I greeted the public and informed them of the rules/regulations intended to ensure their safety. 

I performed routine public contact work, staffed park entrance stations, provided information to the public, kept facilities clean/ orderly, managed payment tenders and drove light vehicles in order to conduct camp site checks and view day use parking availability. 

Also, I developed interpretive programs for Jr. Rangers ages 6-10, by conducting independent research on topics using sources such as records, books, files and interviewed people with personal knowledge on the subject. I also helped in the development and critique of other park interpretive programs. 

In addition, I worked closely with law enforcement rangers in order to encourage visitors to recreate responsibly. I advised visitors about safety, fire prevention, amenities available and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities.
Tahoma, CA
Park Aide
California Department of Parks and Recreation, State Parks
During my first season, I worked as a park aide and presented a positive image of the Lake Tahoe Basin and of the state agency by ensuring visitor contact was conducted in a courteous, professional and friendly manner. Also, I greeted the public and informed them of the rules/regulations intended to ensure their safety. 

I performed routine public contact work, staffed park entrance stations, provided information to the public, kept facilities clean/ orderly, managed payment tenders and drove light vehicles in order to conduct camp site checks and view day use parking availability. 

Also, I developed interpretive programs for Jr. Rangers ages 6-10, by conducting independent research on topics using sources such as records, books, files and interviewed people with personal knowledge on the subject. I also helped in the development and critique of other park interpretive programs. 

In addition, I worked closely with law enforcement rangers in order to encourage visitors to recreate responsibly. I advised visitors about safety, fire prevention, amenities available and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities.
Tahoma, CA
Park Aide
Master of Science - MS
Recreation and Park Administration
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California State University-Sacramento
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Bachelor of Science - BS Natural Resources & Master of Science- MS Park and Recreation Management
4.0 GPA
Humboldt State University & California State University, Sacramento
Environment
Friends of the Dunes, Humboldt County, CA
• Helped remove non-native invasive plants in order to promote native plant and animal life in coastal dune habitat. 
•Helped restore California wall flower habitat, an endangered plant species.
Restoration Volunteer
Education
Peak Adventures, Sacramento, CA
• Worked on administration of outdoor equipment distribution and maintenance.
• Evaluated systems for gear distribution for Recreation, Parks and Tourism (RPTA) department.
• Analyzed outdoor equipment needs for RPTA department.
• Took a leadership role that helped motivate and encourage staff.
• Handled customer questions, concerns and issues in regards to recreation equipment.
Outdoor Equipment Specialist
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Anchorage, AK
Faydra Lampshire
Admistrative Support Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Santa Barbara-Santa Maria Area
Jeffery Soto
Customer service representative/ Admin assistant
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Cottonwood, CA
Stewart Denham
Administrative Support Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Laramie, WY
Brian Sugg
Forest Service Representative at U.S. Forest Service
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Klamath Falls, OR
Persephone Hester
Visitors Services Information Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Bridgeport, CA
Connie Tobey
Visitor Services Information Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Asheville, NC
John Mehaffey
Supervisory Project Manager with the US Forest Service CIO Facilities Move Support Team
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Cedaredge, CO
Alexis Nelson
Customer Service Representative at U.S. Forest Service
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Grand Junction, CO
Hannah Hatheway
Environmental Steward (Back Country Trail Crew) at U.S. Forest Service
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North Bend, WA
Michael Gaddis
Information Assistant
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Wenatchee, WA
Cameron Hein
Visitor Services Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Sandy, OR
Karen M. Weaver
Procurement Coordinator USDA FS; WO Business Ops
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San Diego, CA
Cindy Kim
Peace Corps Volunteer at Peace Corps Macedonia
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Watersmeet, MI
Aerran Riley
Visitor Services Manager at U.S. Forest Service
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Milford, PA
Tracie Rohner
Information Services Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Eugene, OR
Kathryn Bell
Information Services Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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Jacksonville, OR
Lauri Banta
Visitor Services Information Assistant at U.S. Forest Service
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El Monte, CA
Edward O.
Infantry Soldier at United States Army National Guard
Society of American Foresters
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