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Diego Portillo-Ortiz

Los Angeles

Summary

Recent Marine Biology graduate with a minor in Chemistry and hands-on experience in laboratory and field-based research methods. Skilled in statistical analysis, data management, and maintaining accurate scientific records in compliance with established protocols. Detail-oriented and adaptable, with a strong foundation in biological and environmental sciences seeking an entry-level position in laboratory, environmental, or quality-focused roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Recreation Assistant

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles
01.2022 - Current
  • Created and carried out exciting games, art and craft projects, and weekly lesson plans for 10-20 kids every session.
  • Collaborated with the Park Director and Coordinator to tailor activities appropriate for various age groups.
  • This helped to increase engagement and participation among the children.

Recreation Aide

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Created and carried out exciting games, art and craft projects, and weekly lesson plans for 10-20 kids every session.
  • Collaborated with the Park Director and Coordinator to tailor activities appropriate for various age groups.
  • This helped to increase engagement and participation among the children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology W/ Minor in Chemistry

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2023 - 02.2026

AS-T Biology - Biology

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
08.2021 - 05.2023

High School Degree -

John Marshall High School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 06/2021

Skills

  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Data entry, analysis, and management
  • Excel (Pivot tables, Data cleaning)
  • GIS basics
  • Species identification
  • Water Quality Sampling
  • Scientific writing
  • Regulatory compliance (local/state/federal)
  • Sample preparation
  • Wet chemistry techniques
  • Titration, spectrophotometry, pipetting
  • Activity planning
  • Group facilitation
  • Lesson development

Awards

Dean's List, Spring 2022, Pasadena City College

Projects

Intertidal Field Research Assistant [Cabrillo Marine Aquarium] | 2023

Conducted field surveys at Abalone Cove Beach to identify and quantify

tide pool organisms. Assisted in analyzing species distribution and

abundance to support conservation research.

GIS Spatial Analysis Project (ArcGIS) [GEOG 481 - Geographic Information Science]

Analyzed various habitat distribution using shape files and spatial overlays. Created visualizations of environmental data.

Languages

  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology W/ Minor in Chemistry

California State University, Long Beach
08.2023 - 02.2026

Recreation Assistant

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
01.2022 - Current

AS-T Biology - Biology

Pasadena City College
08.2021 - 05.2023

Recreation Aide

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
07.2019 - 01.2022

High School Degree -

John Marshall High School
08.2017 - 06/2021
Diego Portillo-Ortiz