Nicole Bendixen Medford NJ, 08055

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

Experience

NJDEP: Naturalist Brendan T. Byrne State Forest-Double Trouble State Park

Seasonal Natural and Historic Educator-Supervisor May, 2022-Present
● Oversee interpretive programming at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and Double Trouble State
Park
● Supervise and train two seasonal naturalists; one stationed at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and
one stationed at Double Trouble State Park
● Upcoming Project: Self guided interpretive brochure for Pakim Pond

Seasonal Natural and Historic Educator March, 2018-Present

● Developing and presenting environmentally related 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
● Serve as the lead Naturalist (no full-time Naturalist position at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest)
● I have developed 30+ interpretive programs so far during my time as a Naturalist

Seasonal Maintenance worker April, 2017-February, 2018

● Maintained Park Facilities and trails
● Operated state vehicles, lawn mowers, and chainsaws

NJDA: Insect Lab Phillip Alampi Beneficial Insect Laboratory;Ewing, NJ

Biological Aide February, 2022-Present
● Assist in the rearing of beneficial insects for the biological control of invasive species
● Caring for live specimens
● Properly clean and disinfect laboratory equipment
● Plant seedling and care for plants in various greenhouses
Hot bagels and More Margate City, NJ
Cashier/Floor Worker June, 2013- August, 2016
● Prepared food and managed coffee station
● Gained sufficient experience in customer service
● Learned to work in a fast pace environment
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 forest

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
● Ability to learn new things quickly

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: Summer of 2017
● 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