Miles Hyland

Loaded and unloaded seafood stock for weekly market stalls. Sold salmon directly to customers; handled cash and card transactions. Provided product knowledge and cooking tips to customers.

Farmer's Market Salesperson - Sam's Salmon - Seattle, WA

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

• Loaded and unloaded seafood stock for weekly market stalls.
• Sold salmon directly to customers; handled cash and card transactions.
• Provided product knowledge and cooking tips to customers.

Education Assistant - Padilla Bay Foundation - Bay View, WA

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

• Supported educational programs for visiting student groups through the development and delivery of curriculum material.
• Communicated complex scientific concepts to audiences of diverse age, background, and education level.
• Assisted with marine and estuarine fieldwork alongside research and stewardship teams.
• Helped maintain learning materials, teaching sites, and site grounds.

Research Intern - GoNatives! Plant Nursery - Bellingham, WA

(2022-06 - 2023-01)

• Maintained greenhouse plants over the course of several months, including regular periods of data collection to assess growth differences between control and experimental groups.
• Collected wild roots, seeds, and soil from target species in the field.
• Conducted laboratory work, including slide preparation, microscopy, and mycorrhizal inoculation.
• Compiled information regarding seed stratification and pre-treatment requirements for target species.

Unit Staff - Camp Nor'wester - John's Island, WA

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

• Provided long term childcare for two groups of 9-10 year old boys.
• Managed interpersonal conflicts and behavioral issues.
• Maintained strong communication with supervisors and co-staff to facilitate the positive growth of campers.

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Western Washington University (2018 - 2022)