VICTORIA BEC

Brick, New Jersey 08724 | 732-788-0727 | vbec45@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts May 2021
Ocean County College | Toms River, New Jersey
• GPA: 3.9 • Recipient of the NJ Student Tuition Assistance
• Relevant Course Work: Ecology of the Pine Barrens, Reward Scholarship 2019-2021
General Biology, Environmental Studies, Algebra • Dean’s List 2019-2020, 2020-2021

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies Anticipated May 2023

Forest Management Concentration
Stockton University | Galloway, New Jersey

• GPA: 3.9 • Recipient of the NJ Student Tuition Assistance

• Relevant Course Work: Dendrology, Forest Management,
Forest Measurements, Precalculus, Severe Weather and
Climate, Watershed Hydrology, Physical Geography,
Statistical Analysis of Ecological Systems, Ornithology
Ecological Principles, and Environmental Issues
Reward Scholarship II 2021- 2023
• Recipient of the Excellence in Academics
Award 2021-2023
• Dean’s List 2021-2022, 2022-2023

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Forest Management Stewardship
• Performed an indepth forest stand inventory of Stockton • Surveying
University’s Forest Management Area to provide an • Orienteering using a compass and GPS
inventory report on stand composition. • Performed water samples and analysed water
• Sampled various plots using both fixed and variable plot quality
sampling. • Monitored forest and stream health using
• Recorded diameter and height of trees using Biltmore Secchi disks
sitcks and hyspometers. • Maintained public trail and parks through the
• Performed transect line sampling of understory use pesticides, power and landscaping tools
vegetation.
• Exploration and demonstration of fuels reduction
practices.
Data & Statistical Analysis General
• Data entry • Problem-solving and time management
• ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcMap • Intrapersonal skills
• Google Earth Pro • Written and communication skills
• RStudio • Multitasking
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Programs • Ability to work under pressure

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS:
Seasonal Land Steward | May 2022-August 2022 • New Jersey State Driver’s License
Friends of the Hopewell Valley Open Space • CPR/AED/ First-Aid Certification
Titusville, New Jersey • NJ Pesticide Operator License
• Refined the skills to properly identify species of native and
nonnative plants, trees, or shrubbery.
• Became familiar with various pesticide uses through
enrolling and passing the NJDEP’s Basic Pesticide Training
Course and receiving Pesticide Operator License
• Operated weed whackers, chainsaws, mowers, and
pesticide sprayers efficiently and safely to maintain public
trails and private properties.
• Aided in research of rare plant and reptile species for NRCS
and USFS grants.
• Assisted in constructing and maintaining deer exclosures to
protect newly planted native trees and plants.
• Collaborated with land and property owners on the best
approach to eradictaing invasive species according to their
specific need.