Brian Heidbreder

Passionate Conservation Biologist looking to continue my career in the restoration field. 

EXPERIENCE

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center 

Naturalist, 15 hours/week    -   $22/hour

February 2023 - Current

• Led environmental education tours
• Designed native flora and fauna field guides for new naturalists
• Gained the ability to identify and discuss native and non-native flora at length with diverse audiences
• Hiked in extreme conditions among poisonous flora and fauna while leading tours

Tesla 

Autopilot Engineer, 40+ hours/week   -   $22/hour

January 2023 - Current

• Software stress testing in a real-world environment
• Data collection and analysis through daily diagnostic reports
• Cross-team communication through feedback and collaboration

Argo AI

Test Specialist, Sustainability Consultant, 40+ hours/week   -   $24/hour

May 2022 - November 2022

• Software troubleshooting and documentation summarized in reports
• Documentation of daily progress and areas for improvement of the Self Driving System
• Conducted research and provided feedback to enhance system practices and improve efficiency
• Creation of an equitable and sustainable community outreach program designed to advance corporate responsibility and central business goals
• Granted the August employee of the month award for outstanding performance and leadership qualities 

Hot Plates for the Houseless

Lead Organizer, 12 hours/week   -   Volunteer 

September 2020 - Current

• Management of multiple ongoing community outreach programs, including the distribution of over 10,000 meals to date
• Coordination and Scheduling of team members 
• Data analysis and visualization through ArcGIS, Esri Online
• Creation and organization of expense reports and budgets using Excel
• Fundraising campaigns through social media

The University of Miami, Biology Department

Research Assistant, 10 hours/week   -   Volunteer

September 2019 - February 2020

• Collected water samples while observing environmental characteristics
• Use of dichotomous keys to identify plant species
• Conducted background turtle ecology research
• Preparation of field notes using Microsoft Office
• Environmental data analysis using appropriate software

The University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology

• Implementation of an environmental engineering project to address flooding in the Gifford Arboretum
• Established the Sustainability Garden within the Gifford Arboretum, increasing native species' biomass
• Completed coursework in Environmental Statistics, Ecology, Advanced Biology, Botany, Chemistry
• Keystone Research on Climate Gentrification in Coastal Cities