Allie Margulies, M.S.

Experienced professional seeking job opportunities in the environmental science, planning, & conservation fields

San Francisco Bay Area

ABOUT ME

I recently completed my Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Sciences at San Francisco State University's Estuary and Ocean Science Center. I was advised by Dr. Andrew Chang of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's Marine Invasions Lab and co-advised by Dr. Matthew Ferner of the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

I am passionate about conservation, climate change, and sustainability and am seeking a job opportunity where I can be proud of my work. While my resume showcases a strong balance between policy, science, writing, and technical skills, my greatest asset lies in my people skills. As a true extrovert and optimist, I am seeking another learning opportunity where I can continue to grow professionally and collaborate on projects I am proud of.

WORK EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & OUTREACH GRADUATE ASSISTANT

SAN FRANCISCO BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE (SFSU & NOAA)

September 2020 - May 2023 | Tiburon, CA

Developed hands-on educational experiences and led field trips, teacher training, summer camp, and other events for preschool through adult age groups
Managed social media accounts, created blog and newsletter posts, produced visually appealing content on Canva
Brainstormed and implemented multiple DEIJ initiatives for Estuary & Ocean Science Center
Managed Olympia oyster monitoring including lab work and field surveys of population density, recruitment, and environmental conditions; analyzed, interpreted, modeled, and visualized large long-term datasets
Conducted estuarine monitoring such as deploying sondes to measure water quality, monitoring marsh sedimentation for sea level rise resilience, conducting wetland vegetation surveys, biological surveys, and weather station management

CONSERVATION GENOMICS GRADUATE INTERN

REVIVE & RESTORE

July 2021 - July 2022 | Sausalito, CA

Delivered paper communicating how genomics can be used to improve conservation outcomes for key issues
Translated scientific literature to digestible stories to make genomics more approachable for conservation practitioners
Researched the status of genomics in conservation and barriers to increasing usage
Interviewed researchers on cost, advice, and to learn and report beyond scientific literature

STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

NATURAL RESOURCES GROUP, INC.

February 2018-August 2020 | West Sacramento, CA

Created and managed compensatory mitigation and conservation projects for sensitive species across California to offset impacts of solar projects, water and road infrastructure, and other projects
Wrote documents to permit projects from inception through the formal approval process: biological assessments, adaptive management and monitoring plans, funding analysis, project descriptions, annual reports, restoration plans, etc.
Communicated with agency personnel, led tours of project sites, presented projects to approving agencies and other interested parties and worked collaboratively to incorporate feedback
Conducted surveys to analyze habitat quality, species presence, and to inform management needs
Managed timelines and deliverables, tracked project needs, problem-solved to address obstacles

GIS TECHNICIAN, TRAINING ADVISOR

APPLE INC. (Contractor via Apex Systems)

November 2016 - February 2018 | Sunnyvale, CA

Team leader of Apple’s intensive certification training program teaching software and protocols
Managed and trained groups of new employees, increased certification passing rate to nearly 99%
Assembled Geographic Information System (GIS) content for consumer mapping applications
Piloted new GIS projects to test protocols, determine issues, and implement process improvements
Created, presented, and maintained content used to train employees internationally on various projects
Planned and tracked training for new and existing employees, communicated daily to report needs and progress
Responsible for resolving team’s computer issues and helped new employees with account and computer setup

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | GEOCURE INSTITUTE

April 2016 - August 2016 | Tiburon, CA & Gainesville, FL

Ran tests and refined protocols to determine effectiveness of a formula on honeybee detoxification, collected data
Managed operations such as corresponding with professionals, coordinating research schedule, and training associates
Worked with Dr. Jamie Ellis at the University of Florida to setup experimental design and materials, performed data analysis, prepared research reports and presented to Board of Directors

RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Pollination Ecology

UC DAVIS DR. NEAL WILLIAMS LAB

April 2015-April 2016 | Davis, CA

Followed protocols to survey native plants and pollinators; measured weather data, identified species, and recorded data
Data entry, organization, and QA/QC in Microsoft Excel using filters, sorting, and pivot tables

VOLUNTEER | Summer 2014 | Rancho Cordova, CA

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE

Reviewed Lake and Streambed Alteration Permits and followed up with permittees regarding compliance with mitigation measures
Attended meetings and site visits regarding development plans including potential impacts and mitigation

INTERN | ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA

Summer 2014 | Sacramento, CA

Led other interns in promoting environmental legislation by calling contact lists, meeting with State Assembly Members and Senators, writing support letters, and creating informational pamphlets

RESEARCH INTERN | Fish Physiology

UC DAVIS DR. NANN FANGUE LAB

January-June 2014 | Davis, CA

Ran experiments on fish metabolism, temperature and salinity tolerance, and electroreception, helped with dissections
Water quality testing for ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite, conductivity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen
Handled and cared for sensitive species including green sturgeon, Sacramento splittail, and hardhead

DOWNLOAD CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

Master of Science

Interdisciplinary Marine & Estuarine Sciences

San Francisco State University, 2023

Distinguished Achievement Award

NSF Research Traineeship 2021-2022

Bachelor of Science

Environmental Science & Management

Minor: Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology

University of California, Davis, 2016

My undergraduate degree included an emphasis in Natural Resource Management which allowed me to experience a scientifically focused curriculum while also learning about environmental policy

Academic Recognition

Distinguished Achievement Award
COAST Graduate Student Research Award (2nd highest score)
Association of Environmental Professionals Superior California Chapter Student Scholarship 2021
National Science Foundation Research Traineeship 2021-2022
SFSU Grad Slam 3-minute thesis competition 2nd place winner
Dean’s Honor List
Gail E. and Ruth M. Oliver Scholarship for academic success and potential for future achievement
UC Education Abroad Program Promise Award Scholarship

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Science Coding Immersion Program SFSU 2021, Group Leader
Adaptive Management Planning 101 Workshop 2021, Delta Stewardship Council
15 Strategies for Communicating Science and Data to Non-Scientists Workshop 2021, Cathy Angell
COMPASS Message Box Science Communication Workshop 2021
Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog Workshop, 2019: lecture and field portions
Advanced CEQA 2018 & Intermediate CEQA 2019 Workshops, Association of Environmental Professionals
Advanced Leadership Development Program 2017, Apex Systems
California Red Legged Frog Workshop, 2014: lecture and field portions

PRESENTATIONS

Speaker at the Western Society of Naturalists Annual Meeting 2023 Olympia oyster session
Speaker at Restore Americas Estuaries Coastal and Estuarine Summit 2022
Speaker and poster presenter at the World Aquaculture Society Triennial Meeting 2022
Ask the Scientist featured scientist 2021, Estuary & Ocean Science Center
Presented Wings Landing Tidal Habitat Restoration Project to Adaptive Management Advisory Team August 2018, March 2019, and May 2020
Poster presenter at State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference, October 21st, 2019
Presented Wings Landing Tidal Habitat Restoration Project to executives from California Natural Resources Agency and other state agencies on a tour of the Suisun Marsh, October 2018

TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

SKILLS

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office - Advanced

Google Earth - Advanced

ArcGIS, QGIS - Intermediate

R Studio - Intermediate

Adobe Acrobat - Advanced

ENVI - Beginner

EXPERTISE

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

My undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Management as well as working as an Environmental Planner have helped me develop a strong understanding of environmental policy and law. I have applied that knowledge by carrying a project through the environmental permitting process.

COMMUNICATION & TEAMWORK

I enjoy working with people, and this is something I would like to bring with me as I move forward with my career. Growing up I enjoyed singing and acting, and as an adult this has contributed to my confidence public speaking as well as engaging in collaboration.

CALIFORNIA ECOSYSTEMS

I have spent most of my life in California exploring native ecosystems. In addition to professional experience in vernal pools, the central valley, the desert, agricultural fields, tidal wetlands, and more, I love to explore recreationally in kelp forests, intertidal zones, and hiking in the mountains.

Marmot at Mount Rainier National Park

Paradise, Washington

Mating epaulette sharks

Queensland, Australia

Grazing desert tortoise

Victorville, California

CONTACT

VIEW NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY