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 San Luis Obispo, CA | San Francisco Bay Area | ella.ban@outlook.com

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

June 2021

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management and Protection 

Minors, Ethics and Public Policy, Sustainable Environments

Experience

Digital Archives and Special Collections Student Assistant, Digital Archives, Kennedy Library​

San Luis Obispo, CA | Feb. 2019 - present

  • Digitizes documents and edits historical photographs using Adobe Photoshop​

  • Uses ArcGIS to visualize and preserve geographically referenced data using primary sources   

  • Works with Cal Poly archivists to research, design, and construct bi-annual exhibits 

  • Updates and maintains metadata files, monitors archive inventory

Professional Skills

  • Research and report writing

  • Detail-oriented

  • Data analysis

  • Public speaking

  • Strong time management and organizational skills

  • Team builder

Technical Skills

Experienced

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, ArcPro, Tableau, R

Research & Publications

Research Assistant, EcoRing

Petaluma, CA | July 2020 - present

  • Research land use and planning law in Sonoma and Marin County 

  • Prepares information to support the development of multi-use pathways in Sonoma County

Regulatory Design Proposal, Environmental Law course, Fall 2019 (unpublished)

  • Wrote a proposal for alternative solution to using road salt to de-ice California highways in an effort to combat salt runoff, groundwater contamination and erosion damage

Modified Initial Study, Environmental Impact Analysis course, Spring 2020

  • Designed a modified initial study of the Grand Ave. and Slack St. residential complex, a proposed housing development for Cal Poly faculty and staff

  • Researched and prepared a report on the environmental impacts of housing and population, as per. Appendix G guidelines

Arthur G. Barton, F.A.S.L.A, research paper, Digital Archives, Kennedy Library

San Luis Obispo, CA | July 2019 - July 2020

  • Researched the work of Arthur G. Barton, California landscape architect

  • Wrote a publication for Eden on his contributions to the field of landscape architecture and residential design

Intermediate

Engineering surveying tools - Trimble S7 Total Station, Topcon AT-G7n Automat

Beginner

SketchUp, AutoCAD

Relevant Coursework

Applications in GIS  |  Applied Statistics for the Life Sciences  |  Botany  |  Conflict Management in Natural Resources  |  Dendrology  |  Engineering Surveying  |  Environmental Impact Analysis  |  Introductory Soil Science  |  Reason, Argumentation and Writing  |  Urban Planning 

Leadership & Community Involvement

Volunteer, Hamilton Wetland and Bel Marin Keys Unit V, California Coastal Conservancy

Novato, CA | July 2020 - present

  • Harvest plant material to grow in nursery beds

  • Performs landscape management, including removing invasive plant species, weeding, and mulching 

Association of Environmental Professionals, Member

  • Completed the 2019 CEQA Training Workshop and gained an in-depth understanding of activities and projects requiring Negative Declarations, EIRs, mitigation measures, Findings and Notices

Resident Advisor - Sophomore Success Program, Cal Poly University Housing

San Luis Obispo, CA | Sept. 2018 - present 

  • Manages a university apartment floor of 62 diverse undergraduate students

  • Uses strong interpersonal skills to resolve roommate disputes and  lead frequent discussions in topics such as intersectionality, identity and privilege

  • Provided customer service and responded to questions about student living through the University housing office

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