1. Justin Beslity
8 Evelyn Place, Princeton NJ 08540
justinbeslity@gmail.com
+1(609) 751-1824
EDUCATION
Trinity College Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Graduated May 2015
 GPA: 3.4 / 4.0
o The Environmental Science President’s Fellow 2014-2015
o Faculty Honors Spring 2014
EXPERIENCE
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Somerville, NJ
Water Quality Advisor June-September 2016
 Preparing a business plan for operating on-site student-run stream and well water chemicaltesting lab at RVCC.
 Performing market research among local watershed associations and environmental NGO’s.
 Advising Environmental Science Faculty on proper certification procedures and necessary equipment.
AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program Trenton, Clinton & Hillsborough, NJ
Watershed Ambassador administered by the NJ DEP Summer 2015-Summer 2016
 Stream water quality testing using Biological and Visual Assessments developed by the State of New Jersey.
 Community outreach involving corporate partnership projects and volunteer stream monitoring workshops.
o Stream side trash clean ups, invasive species removals, Rain Garden Maintenance
 Stream revitalization: storm water management, erosion mitigation, and source water protection.
 Environmental Education: grades K-12, higher education, both in class and in field.
 Hosted by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (Clinton, NJ) and Duke Farms (Hillsborough, NJ).
Trinity College Hartford, CT
Undergraduate Research Assistant Summer 2013 – Spring 2015
 Soil nutrient analysis of timber sales in the White Mountains National Forest (Collaboration with National Forest Service)
 Undergraduate thesis: Aluminum and Calcium Concentrations In Timber Sales of the White Mountains National Forest
o Drafted and implemented methods for in situ soil sampling, tree surveying, and laboratory data processing and analysis.
 Experience with preparing uni-algal cultures, cataloging collected lichen specimens, in situ invasive plant identification.
o Undergraduate Research: Effects of acid rain on cyanobacteria found in the rivers and streams of Connecticut.
 Field Experience: Sampling of soils, river, lakes, and wetlands, forested and desert ecosystems.
o Backcountry camping and data collection in New Hampshire and Maine.
o GPS data to GIS formatting, including work with trail mapping and wetland delineations.
o Soil/water nutrient testing; pH, Nitrates, Phosphates, Iron, Dissolved Oxygen, FecalColiform, Calcium and Aluminum.
 Chemical Laboratory Experience: Soil sampling using ICP-OES (Aluminum & Calcium) and DMA-80 (Methyl Mercury)
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
T.C. Teaching Assistant – Earth Science Fall 2013
T.C. Freshmen Mentor – Conservation, Culture and Civilization Fall 2013
T.C. Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity – Phi Psi Chapter, Sergeant at Arms, Sexual Assault Chair Spring 2013 – Present
T.C. Trinity College Dischords (A Cappella), Musical Director, President, Treasurer Fall 2011 – Present
P.H.S. Men’s Varsity Football, Captain Spring 2010 – Spring 2011
 Student-Leader-Athlete of the Year
 School-wide Sportsmanship Award Winner
 Iron Tiger Award Winner (Most dedicated athlete)
SKILLS
 Proficient in: Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Google Earth, Garmin Basecamp, Grapher.
 GIS – Tutorials 1-3 completed along with additional Spatial Analysis, 3D Analyst instruction, wetland delineations.
 Flora and Fauna ID – Aquatic Macroinvertebrates; NJ, CT, NH & ME trees, wildflowers and invasive plants.