Santiago Bilvado
San Francisco
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with a strong background in sustainable landscape design and ecological health, honed through experience at UC Davis Arboretum. Demonstrated leadership as a Recreational Leader at the City of Brisbane, fostering teamwork and communication among youth. Proficient in RStudio and ArcGIS Pro, effectively driving community engagement and promoting environmental stewardship. Passionate about further enhancing ecological initiatives within diverse communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
Davis
09.2024 - Current
- Volunteered at the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, gaining hands-on experience in landscaping fundamentals, including weeding, planting, and maintaining native and drought-tolerant vegetation.
- Supported sustainable landscape design initiatives by focusing on form, scale, and unity within garden environments, while contributing to the ecological health and aesthetic cohesion of public green spaces.
Recreational Leader
City Of Brisbane, Ca-city Hall
Brisbane
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Planned, instructed, and facilitated interactive activities, both indoor and outdoor, for diverse age groups of children.
- Collaborated with a co-counselor to supervise a cohort of children during off-site field trips, prioritizing safety while fostering a fun, enriching experience.
- Oversaw and supported participants in the Leader in Training (LIT) program, fostering personal growth and leadership development to prepare them for future positions as Recreational Leaders.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating updates on their child's progress, behavior, and engagement, fostering trust and transparency between the families and the program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Environmental Design
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2026
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Leadership & Mentoring
- RStudio
- AutoCAD
- Photoshop
- ArcGIS Pro
Timeline
Student Volunteer
UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
09.2024 - Current
Recreational Leader
City Of Brisbane, Ca-city Hall
06.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Environmental Design
University of California, Davis
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