Biological Field Technician Resume Example WEST Inc

BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN

Summary

To combine my training and experience as a field ecologist, with my organizational, quantitative, and communication skills to answer questions and offer solutions for issues affecting the environment.

Highlights

Proficiency in data analysis using Systat, Sigmaplot, SAS, ARCVIEW GIS, Foxpro, Access, and Excel

Experience with navigation using, topographic maps, GPS, Sherpa, and compass navigation

Ability to operate Motorboat, ATV, and 4WD vehicles.

Proficiency in identification of avian, herpetological, fish, mammal, insect, and plant species, by sight sound and using keys.

Experience with terrestrial field data collection including; color band re-sighting, nest searching, mist netting (passive and target), point counts, transects, spot mapping, herp and insect trapping.

Experience with vegetation data collection using standard methods including; point intercept, line intercept, and daubenmire. I have also used a densitometer and range finder on numerous occasions.

Experience with data collection in aquatic systems using standard methods including; electro-shocking of fish, numerous netting techniques for fish and insects and bug vacuuming.

Experience

Proficiency in data analysis using Systat, Sigmaplot, SAS, ARCVIEW GIS, Foxpro, Access, and Excel

Experience with navigation using, topographic maps, GPS, Sherpa, and compass navigation

Ability to operate Motorboat, ATV, and 4WD vehicles.

Proficiency in identification of avian, herpetological, fish, mammal, insect, and plant species, by sight sound and using keys.

Experience with terrestrial field data collection including; color band re-sighting, nest searching, mist netting (passive and target), point counts, transects, spot mapping, herp and insect trapping.

Experience with vegetation data collection using standard methods including; point intercept, line intercept, and daubenmire. I have also used a densitometer and range finder on numerous occasions.

Experience with data collection in aquatic systems using standard methods including; electro-shocking of fish, numerous netting techniques for fish and insects and bug vacuuming.

Chronology

Alyeska ResortJuly 2010 to October 2013Reservations Manager
Girdwood, AK

Education

Mississippi State University2004M.S: Biological Sciences

Ecology Focus

Mississippi State University2001B.S: Biological Sciences

Zoology Focus

Professional Experience

WEST IncApril 2010 to July 2010Biological Field Technician
Goldendale, WA

Conducted sensitive species surveys in Shrub Steppe habitat across Oregon and Washington State. Responsibilities include performing walking surveys along wind energy development corridors searching for sensitive wildlife and plant species, using a GPS to mark the location of sensitive species, data collection and management.

January 2005 to January 2006Biological Science Technician
Bozeman, MT

Provided technical assistance to professional research personnel by providing biological support work. Grade GS-0404-05. Responsibilities included setting up and conducting experiments regarding feasibility of potential bio-control agents, data management, report writing, and occasional field work involving collection of insects or vegetative data using standard methods.
Awards: USDA Certificate of Merit for above average performance and quality of work in the setup and rearing of a colony of the bio-control agent Bradyrrhoa gilveolella 650 USD.

Avian Science Center University of MontanaMarch 2005 to August 2005Field Assistant
Missoula, MT

Worked independently and as part of a team conducting passerine focused point counts by canoe along 500 miles of the Madison and Missouri rivers, habitat assessment using standard methods, maintenance of field equipment, and data entry.

PRBO Intern - Pt. Reyes Bird ObservatoryJanuary 2004 to January 2005Bolinas, CA

I completed two internships for PRBO first as a point counter in xeric riparian habitat, then as a bander at Palomarin. Responsibilities included banding 200 + birds (passive and target), spot mapping, point counting, nest searching, public education, collection of weather and habitat data and data management.

Migration Counter - Hawkwatch InternationalAugust 2004 to October 2004Bozeman, MT

Conducted daily raptor tallies over a 2 month period during fall migration. Responsibilities included identification of raptor species by sight and sound, collection of weather data, data management, and daily 3 mile hikes of 2100ft elevation gain.

Willow Flycatcher Nest Monitor - SWCA EnvironmenMay 2004 to August 2004Mesquite, NV

Responsibilities included conducting presence/absence surveys, re-sighting color-banded individuals, nest searching/monitoring, habitat data collection, and data management.

Mississippi State UniversityJanuary 2000 to January 2003Research Assistant
Starkville, MS

I was a research assistant in the laboratory and field for multiple members of the Biological Sciences and Entomology Department while obtaining my degrees. During that time I worked on many projects and developed many skills including: Nest Searcher/monitor for 2 consecutive summers focused on 6 species of forest songbird Breeding bird surveys in Tombigbee National Forest, MS Herpetological surveys of Delta National Forest, MS, and Cherokee Forest, TN Numerous terrestrial and aquatic insect and fish collecting trips in MS, TN, and AR Assistant Curator of insect collections Sample collection and processing of coastal sea grass algae.

Mississippi State UniversityJanuary 2000 to January 2003Teaching Assistant
Starkville, MS

Instruction, grading and test development for the laboratory sections of college level courses in the Biological Sciences and Entomology Departments during the Fall and Spring while earning my B.S. and M.S.de grees. Laboratory sections taught include: Aquatic Entomology, Introduction to Insects, General Entomology, Insect Taxonomy, Ornithology, Zoology, Animal Biology, and Comparative Anatomy.

Publications and Seminars

•Predator experience affects mating behavior in male Gambusia affinis. 2007. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. 22-1: 41-48.

•Does past predator experience influence mating behavior in male Gambusia affinis? Joint annual Meeting of American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and American Elasmobranch Society, State College, PA. July 5-10, 2001.

•Effects of predation on mating behavior in male Gambusia affinis (poster session). Annual meeting of Animal Behavior Society, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. July 13-17, 2002 and Biannual meeting of Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. August 15-20, 2002.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Alyeska Resort
WEST Inc
Avian Science Center University of Montana
PRBO Intern - Pt. Reyes Bird Observatory
Migration Counter - Hawkwatch International
Willow Flycatcher Nest Monitor - SWCA Environmen
Mississippi State University

School Attended

Mississippi State University

Job Titles Held:

Reservations Manager
Biological Field Technician
Biological Science Technician
Field Assistant
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant

Degrees

M.S : Biological Sciences
B.S : Biological Sciences

Biological Field Technician Resume Example

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