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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