Experience
Lab Manager
AUG 2021 – PRESENT, CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, CAMARILLO, CA
- Oversee daily operations of the ESRM laboratory, managing equipment, chemicals, and safety protocols for over 200 students.
- Facilitate technical support for field data collection using ArcGIS Field Maps and GPS units.
- Curate and maintain environmental geospatial datasets for faculty research and student capstone projects.
- Instruct students on the proper techniques for equipment operation.
Biologist / Project Manager
OCT 2019 – AUG 2021, WILDSCAPE RESTORATION, INC., VENTURA, CA
- Conducted biological monitoring and nesting bird surveys for large-scale utility and conservation projects.
- Produced detailed GIS maps for habitat restoration plans and annual compliance reports using ArcGIS Pro.
- Coordinated field crews for native plant installation and invasive species removal across Southern California.
- Managed large scale habitat restoration projects from proposal to completion.
Coastal Accessibility Researcher
AUG 2018 – MAY 2019, CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS, CAMARILLO, CA
- Mapped public access points and coastal infrastructure vulnerabilities using high-precision GPS and ESRI mobile tools.
- Analyzed sea-level rise impact scenarios on public beach access using spatial modeling techniques.
- Presented research findings to local government agencies to inform coastal management and adaptation strategies.
Environmental GIS Specialization & Public-Sector Analysis
With a foundation in Environmental Science & Resource Management and a specialization in GIS, I leverage geospatial technology to solve complex environmental challenges. My expertise spans regional biodiversity assessments, ESRI mobile tools, and dataset management within regulated landscapes. I am dedicated to bridging ecological research with precise, data-driven spatial solutions for both public and private sector interests.
Education
B.S. Environmental Science & Resource Management, California State University — Channel Islands
Awards
Janet Korsmo Engagement Award, Apr 2024, CSUCI Center for Community Engagement
Certificates
Remote Pilot Certificate — 14 CFR Part 107, Mar 2019, Federal Aviation Administration
Get in Touch
EMAIL: zach.adkins@gmail.com
PHONE: (951) 805-0970
LOCATION: Ventura County, CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • FIELD BIOLOGIST • GIS ANALYST • DRONE PILOT •
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • FIELD BIOLOGIST • GIS ANALYST • DRONE PILOT •