Devin Zavala
B.S. Environmental Studies
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Environmental professional with a Bachelor of Science (June '26) in Environmental Studies, with nearly 10 years of experience in operations and team leadership. Trained in estuarine bioassessment, benthic sampling, and forest groundtruthing. Executed complex field protocols and data collection.
Experience
Aquatic & Estuarine Assessments (2026 – Present)
- Assessing invertebrate density across estuarine gradients
- Monitoring eelgrass density, collecting invertebrate samples in mudflat environments
- Logging biodiversity data
Watershed & Soil Analysis (2025 – 2025)
- Collected and analyzed soil samples to assess composition and health
Urban Ecology Monitoring (2023 – 2024)
- Identified amphibian egg masses via wading surveys to track wetland breeding health
Field Volunteer - Beaver Ecology & Restoration at Bark (2026 – Present)
- Participated in field-based surveys to assess habitat suitability and ecological impacts of beaver populations in Mt. Hood National Forest
Various Roles - Food Service, Operations & Management (2013-08 – 2022-05)
- Leadership & Growth: Promoted from entry-level to Management roles, managed teams of up to 30 and led staff training/hiring to ensure operational compliance and efficiency
- Inventory: Ordered inventory for multi-department operations. Oversaw supply chain for grocery, bar, and food service divisions
- Fiscal Responsibility: Trusted with full financial oversight, including daily safe audits, high-value cash/coin handling, and bank deposits
- Technical Excellence: Handpicked for company-wide competition based on technical precision, recruited as a trainer to standardize regional workflows and efficiencies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies – Portland State University (2026-06)
Environmental Studies – Portland Community College
Environmental Studies – Wichita State University
