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Resume - Eliza Morgan
Professional Profile Dedicated botanist with 8 years of experience in plant conservation and ecological restoration. Specializing in native plant propagation and habitat rehabilitation for endangered flora species. Contact Information
Email: eliza.morgan@botanist.com Phone: (555) 782-3941 Address: 427 Maple Street, Portland, OR 97205
Education University of Washington, Seattle Master of Science in Botany - 2015 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science - 2013 Thesis: "Propagation Techniques for Endangered Willamette Valley Prairie Species" Professional Experience Senior Restoration Botanist Pacific Northwest Conservation Alliance — Portland, OR June 2020 - Present
Lead restoration projects for endangered plant communities in the Cascade Range Develop and implement protocols for native seed collection and propagation Manage a team of 5 field botanists and 12 seasonal restoration technicians Secured $750,000 in grant funding for riparian habitat restoration projects
Plant Conservation Specialist Oregon Botanical Gardens — Portland, OR April 2017 - May 2020
Coordinated ex-situ conservation program for 45 rare and endangered plant species Maintained detailed documentation of propagation techniques and germination rates Collaborated with regional agencies on plant reintroduction strategies Developed educational materials for public outreach on native plant conservation
Research Assistant Institute for Applied Ecology — Corvallis, OR January 2015 - March 2017
Conducted field surveys of threatened plant populations throughout western Oregon Assisted with greenhouse propagation of native plants for restoration projects Collected and analyzed data for long-term vegetation monitoring studies Co-authored three peer-reviewed publications on prairie restoration techniques
Technical Skills
Native plant identification and taxonomy Seed collection and propagation methods Vegetation monitoring and data analysis Habitat assessment and restoration planning GIS mapping (ArcGIS, QGIS) Floristic surveys and botanical inventories
Professional Certifications
Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) - 2019 Wetland Delineation Certification - 2016 Wilderness First Responder - 2018
Professional Affiliations
Society for Ecological Restoration Botanical Society of America Native Plant Society of Oregon, Board Member
Publications & Presentations
Morgan, E., et al. (2023). "Restoration success of reintroduced Kincaid's lupine populations." Journal of Plant Conservation. Morgan, E., & Johnson, T. (2021). "Seed dormancy patterns in Pacific Northwest prairie species." Restoration Ecology. "Climate adaptation strategies for rare plant species," Annual Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, 2022.
Languages
English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate)
References Available upon request