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Holly Hylton

@hollyhylton

Environmental field technician at Natural Bridge State Park, conducting water quality testing and supporting conservation work.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities in environmental science and conservation where I can gain further practical experience as a field technician in ecology, fieldwork, data collection, and data analysis.

At Natural Bridge State Park, I started as an Intern, supporting trail maintenance, cave surveying, water quality testing, historic restoration, and ambassador animal care. I now work as a Contact Ranger, helping visitors identify plants and animals and sharing the park’s history and ecosystem.

In Patagonia, I conducted behavioral observations of birds, researched invasive trout, and collected peatmoss samples while recording environmental conditions. At Hollins University, I presented research from field-collected data, including work on Magellanic penguin behavior and captive Hamadryas baboon grooming.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Contact Ranger

Current

Natural Bridge State Park

May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provided customer service, managed cash, kept the gift shop updated, and shared park history and ecosystem knowledge. Assisted visitors with plant and animal identification.

Cash Management Customer Service Park History Ecosystem Knowledge Plant species identification Animal Identification

Intern

Natural Bridge State Park

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025 (0 months)

Performed trail maintenance, cave surveying, water quality testing, historic restoration, project planning, ambassador animal care, and conservation strategies.

Trail Maintenance Cave Surveying Water Quality Testing Historic Restoration Project Planning Animal Care Conservation

Waitress

Cracker Barrel

May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Provided customer service by addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction. Stayed updated on menu items and supported team members by assisting with tables and stocking stations.

Customer Service Menu Knowledge Team Support Stocking

Camp Leader

W.E. Skelton 4-H Center

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Supervised children groups, supporting their physical and emotional needs, and planned and led activities including horseback riding, performances, swimming, hiking, and gardening.

Child Supervision Activity Planning Leadership Horseback Riding Swimming Hiking Gardening

Member

Roanoke Valley Master Naturalist

Participated in tree identification, bluebird monitoring, vernal pool monitoring, stream monitoring, and frog call identification.

Tree Identification Bluebird Monitoring Vernal Pool Surveys Stream Monitoring Frog Call Identification

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hollins University

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Activities and societies: Dean's List (Fall 2022-May 2026)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with expected graduation in May 2026. Coursework includes ecology, chemistry, GIS, and statistical methods.

School of Field Studies

Study Abroad Program, Environmental Science

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Directed Research

Completed a semester program in Patagonia, Chile, focusing on Patagonian ecology, conservation, and earth systems. Conducted behavioral observations on birds and collected field data on invasive species and peatmoss.