Yaiza Delgado
Port Hueneme
Summary
Passionate environmental professional seeking to advance a career in conservation and habitat management. Hands-on experience in native habitat surveys, species monitoring, and field data collection primarily in Ventura County. Balanced part-time work while completing academic studies, demonstrating strong time management and work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier
Federal Express Corporation
12.2020 - Current
- Worked outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
- Safely operated delivery vehicles while navigating diverse routes throughout Ventura County
- Worked independently in the field, solving logistical challenges in real time
- Maintained a strong safety record and safely lifted and carried packages weighing 50+ lbs daily
- Built professional communication skills through daily interaction with residential and commercial clients
Research Assistant
SURF Program, Dr. Brenton Spies, CSU Channel Islands
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with Heal the Bay Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific, and partnering agencies to develop standardized emergency response protocols for protected tidewater goby populations
- Assisted in creating rapid deployment kits, animal husbandry guidance materials, and interagency coordination plans
- Participated in pre- and post-Palisades Fire field monitoring of tidewater goby populations in Topanga Lagoon
- Conducted field surveys and assisted with habitat assessments to evaluate conservation and restoration efforts
Research Assistant
Dr. Sean Anderson, CSU Channel Islands
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted public opinion surveys across Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties regarding consumer awareness of seafood origin
- Collected and recorded survey data with strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Performed field visits to local supermarkets to document and verify seafood sourcing information
- Engaged with diverse community members to gather research data in public settings
- Organized and analyzed findings in collaboration with research partners and presented results to support ongoing study efforts
Research Assistant
Dr. Tracylee Clarke, CSU Channel Islands
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Co-organized and facilitated a 4-day research trip in partnership with the Santa Rosa Island Research Station for first-generation college students and their siblings
- Assisted in curriculum development and implementation of field-based research activities
- Contributed to the Santa Rosa Island Cloud Forest Restoration Wattle Project, supporting native plant restoration efforts and erosion control
- Conducted literature review on first-generation student engagement, sense of place, and undergraduate research exposure in collaboration with research partners
- Secured IRB approval and adhered to university compliance protocols
- Collected qualitative data through participant observation; recorded, transcribed, and organized focus group data for publication submission
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Resource Management
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05-2026
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Field data collection & monitoring
- Native plant identification
- Team-based research coordination
- GIS mapping (Geographic Information Systems)
- Data entry (Microsoft Excel)
Timeline
Research Assistant
SURF Program, Dr. Brenton Spies, CSU Channel Islands
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Sean Anderson, CSU Channel Islands
01.2025 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Tracylee Clarke, CSU Channel Islands
08.2024 - 05.2025
Courier
Federal Express Corporation
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Resource Management
California State University Channel Islands