Nicole Bendixen Medford NJ, 08055

Phone: (317)-379-1365 Email: nicolebendixen@aol.com

Experience

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Pemberton, NJ

Seasonal Naturalist March, 2018-Present
● Developing and presenting 30+ different environmentally interpretive programs for all ages.
● Operating the Nature Center and creating educational displays
● Promoting programs and educational posts via social media
○ Author of multiple “Wildlife Wednesday” and “Notes from our Naturalists” posts on the
New Jersey State Parks, Forests, and Historic sites Facebook Page
● Outreach Coordinator
○ Partnered with the Pinelands Summer Short Course, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey,
Pinelands Institute, Watershed Ambassadors, and Whitesbog Historic Village.
● Caring for resident reptiles and amphibians in the Nature Center

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Pemberton, NJ

Seasonal Maintenance worker April, 2017-February, 2018
● Maintained Park Facilities and trails

Hot bagels and More Margate City, NJ

Cashier/Floor Worker June, 2013- August, 2016
● Prepared food and managed coffee station

Education

Stockton University Galloway, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science December, 2021

Rowan College at Burlington County Mt. Laurel, NJ

Associates of Liberal Arts and Science May, 2019

Relevant Coursework

● Wetland Delineation
● Experience in GIS
● Identifying soil horizons
● Analyzing tree restoration success in Pine forests
Skills/Certifications

● Project WET 2.0 certified

● New Jersey Boaters License: May 2019
● Experienced in Pine Barren Flora and Fauna Identification
● Public Speaking
● Proficient in Microsoft Office

Leadership/Volunteering

Vice President of the Environmental Club at Rowan College at Burlington County: 2018-2019
● Planned Club events and hosted meetings
Batsto Nature Center
● Assisting in answering publics questions and caring for the resident wildlife: Summer of 2017
Black Run Preserve
● Trail Maintenance
Department of Environmental Protection
● Tree Nursery: March 2020
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
● Fundraising events for wild animal rescue: summer 2014