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Cody Dowless

Maina,GU

Summary

Dynamic natural resources technician with proven expertise in species identification and environmental surveying at Green Gestures. Successfully implemented sustainable practices while collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to enhancing biodiversity through field research and community education initiatives, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor

Tåno, Tåsi yan Todu
, GU
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Participated in Threatened and endangered species surveys in Anao limestone forest.
  • Learned to identify specific threatened and endangered orchids, trees, butterflies and partulids by scientific and common and sometimes native nomenclature.
  • Learned to identify common host plant species by scientific, common and native nomenclature.

Natural Resources Technician

Green Gestures
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Removed downed trees, vegetation and invasive flora post typhoon Mawar on agricultural land.
  • Learned arborist techniques to trim tree limbs using the 3 cut method.
  • Removed old barb wire fence and posts in preparation for a new livestock containment/ wild pig repellent fence.
  • Supervised heavy equipment removal of trees/vegetation while avoiding native species.
  • Participated in fuel load reduction of 41 acres of reforestation area in Asgadao watershed in Malesso, while identifying and avoiding key native and beneficial flora species.
  • Assisted Forestry in containment of grassland wildfires.
  • Helped plan, map and construct over 7,000 linear feet of livestock containment/wild pig repellent fence with consideration and circumnavigation when possible of agriculturally beneficial and native flora species.

Internship Student

Sea Grant
, GU
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Helped develop, implement, and present a sea turtle education program with a team at elementary schools around the island.
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Assisted in outreach events at Saggan Kotturan Chamoru Cultural Center and Masso Reservoir.
  • Assisted in coral out planting at Piti Bomb Holes preserve.
  • Attended Stem and Sustainability Communication workshop hosted by UOG Sea Grant and Guam EPSCoR.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Guam
GU
05-2017

Skills

  • Species identification
  • Environmental surveying
  • Field research
  • Invasive species removal
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Sustainability practices

Accomplishments

  • Recognition from DOAG Forestry for outstanding contributions to fire prevention and the Smokey Bear program.

Affiliations

  • Avid home gardener, spear fisherman, and all around outdoorsman with a passion for Guams natural resources and all they offer.

Timeline

Contractor

Tåno, Tåsi yan Todu
06.2025 - 07.2025

Natural Resources Technician

Green Gestures
10.2023 - 03.2025

Internship Student

Sea Grant
01.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Guam

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