Aaron Richmond-Crosset
Springfield
Summary
Confident student researcher committed to excellence with a background in sustainability, conservation, social justice and forestry. Effective collaborator with outstanding organizational and data analyst skills. Proven history of detail-oriented and accurate work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow
Clark University HERO Fellowship
Worcester, MA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Initiated a study prompted by the 2008 Longhorned Beetle outbreak, assessing the health of trees and the survivorship of those planted by the DCR
- Worked amongst a 10-member team in the comprehensive survey of 2,800 trees and conducted 52 interviews with various stakeholders during an intensive eight weeks in Northern Worcester
Forestry Intern
Regreen Springfield
Springfield, MA
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Measured, surveyed, and tagged 200 trees to expand the arboretum within Springfield's Forest Park.
- Organized spreadsheets and uploaded tree data that significantly expanded the interactive arboretum website
Urban Farming Assistant Manager
Gardening The Community
Springfield, MA
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Supervised and supported 30 youth on an urban farm in order to reduce food security, producing 47,800 pounds of fresh produce using sustainable agricultural practices.
- Collaborated with team members to create lesson plans focusing on leadership development, racial justice, public speaking and community organizing.
Art Studio Assistant
Clark University
Worcester, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Manage art studio during after-class hours
- Create comfortable spaces for students to work
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Clark University
Worcester, MA05.2025
High School Diploma -
The Springfield Renaissance High School
Springfield, MA06.2021
Timeline
Research Fellow
Clark University HERO Fellowship
05.2023 - 08.2023
Art Studio Assistant
Clark University
08.2022 - Current
Forestry Intern
Regreen Springfield
09.2019 - 12.2019
Urban Farming Assistant Manager
Gardening The Community
03.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Clark University
High School Diploma -
The Springfield Renaissance High School