Darlyn Prieto
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Graduate student in Environmental & Occupational Health with training in industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and workplace safety. Experienced in environmental data analysis, technical documentation, GIS, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Combines technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills to help build safe, compliant, and positive work environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Protection and Public Outreach Assistant
Santa Monica Mountains Fund
Westlake Village, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Manage operations that deal with the Nature Neighbors Project, which aims to educate communities in understanding the importance of co-existing with wildlife especially those who live adjacent to green spaces
- Interact with the community at tabling events to discuss coexistence with urban wildlife and the dangers of using rodenticide
- Help host in-person and virtual presentations to schools, community groups and clubs, businesses, cities, and homeowner associations (HOAs) with topics ranging from coexisting with wildlife, managing invasive plants, minimizing light and stream pollution, and keeping pets safe
- Conduct, review, and replenish wildlife camera traps placed around the park weekly all while collecting data on wildlife visitation to the park
- Partnered with park biologists to remove invasive frog species from ponds on federal land
- Partnered with park biologists to conduct and review pitfall traps at various locations around the park to assess ecological biodiversity; weighed and measured organisms ranging from reptiles and amphibians to small mammals
Environmental Intern
Aspen Environmental
Agoura Hills, CA
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in preparation and review of environmental documentation to support compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies
- Contributed to data collection and analysis for environmental field studies and assessments
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (scientists, planners, and GIS specialists) to support project deliverables
- Participated in training and mentorship programs to develop technical knowledge in environmental analysis and regulatory compliance
- Maintained organized project documentation and ensured accuracy of data and reports
Special Park Use & Education Intern
Santa Monica Mountains Fund
Westlake, CA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Lead interpretive virtual programs that highlighted the importance of keystone species such as monarch butterfly, mountain lion, and various bird species aimed at fourth graders in Title 1 schools
- Coordinated in person field trips at Rancho Sierra Vista, facilitated student's learning through guided hikes and activities aimed to inspire curiosity and appreciation of the Mediterranean ecosystem, the Chumash indigenous people, and the outdoors
- Conducted patrol operations aimed at ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the visitors and parked vehicles in recreation areas of the Santa Monica Mountains
- Coordinated preventative search and rescue which aims to reduce search and rescue missions through educating and providing information to visitors
- Operated a front loader tractor to fix the parking conditions at Paramount Ranch; ensured safety and enjoyment for both visitors and staff
Education
Master of Science - Environmental And Occupational Health
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Resource Management
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA12-2023
Skills
- OSHA Regulations & Workplace Safety Principles
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Hazard Communication
- GIS: Suitability Analysis in ArcGIS Pro; environmental mapping & spatial analysis
- Environmental Fieldwork: Pollinator and plant surveys, data collection, and observation
- Microsoft Office: Excel (data tracking, tables), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Remote Collaboration Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Google Docs/Sheets
- Technical Writing & Reporting
Certification
- Search and Rescue Course (2023)
- First Aid/CPR & AED Certified (2024),
- Wilderness First Aid (2024)
Timeline
Wildlife Protection and Public Outreach Assistant
Santa Monica Mountains Fund
07.2023 - Current
Environmental Intern
Aspen Environmental
07.2023 - 07.2023
Special Park Use & Education Intern
Santa Monica Mountains Fund
09.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Environmental And Occupational Health
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Resource Management
California State University, Channel Islands