Biological Field Technician Resume Example
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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.
San Diego , CA
Ecology Focus
Zoology Focus
Cottonwood , ID
- 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.
Greensboro , NC
- 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.
Marion , IA
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Responsibilities included conducting presence/absence surveys, re-sighting color-banded individuals, nest searching/monitoring, habitat data collection, and data management.
Sauk Rapids , MN
- 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.
City, State
- 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.
•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.
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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
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