Current Game Warden with many years of experience serving and protecting the Natural Resources on the Blackfeet reservation. Independent, Leadership, Integrity and dependable. Excellent work ethics. Dedicated to educating public on wildlife, fisheries and the importance of conservation. Understands tribal, federal and state laws and regulations and the importance of enforcement. My experience and knowledge are valuable to any position to help build a program or team.
Skills
Supervision & Leadership
Independent
Integrity
Motivated
Communication
Teamwork
Excellent Work ethics
Training & Development
Flexible Schedule
Dependable
Computer Skills
Planning & Organizing
People Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Team Building
Conflict Resolution
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Experience
06/2016 to Current
Game WardenBlackfeet Fish And Wildlife Department – City, STATE,
Presented educational programs to public.
Experience with Purchase Orders
Purchased equipment for Game Warden Program
Knowledge of how to manage Game Warden program and employees.
Knowledge of scheduling
Experience in timesheets
Knowledge of Game Warden duties and responsibilities
Provided assistance to other law enforcement agencies.
Investigated reports of poaching wildlife.
Enforced fish and game laws on the Blackfeet reservation.
Knowledge of Fish Wildlife code and regulations
Responded to reports of wildlife crimes.
Presentations to public schools and college
Investigated livestock depredations
Performed Necropsy in the field.
Patrolled rivers and lakes uphold tribal regulations.
Issued warnings and citations to enforce tribal laws.
Conducted search and rescue operations.
Protected citizens from contact with wildlife.
Seized equipment used in fishing and wildlife violations.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Trapped bears for relocation
Set traps for predators
Assisted Fisheries stocking lakes.
Assisted the Endangered Species Program.
Assisted Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Performed Boat and watercraft Inspections
Investigated Chronic Wasting Disease reports
Investigated Aquatic Invasive Species reports.
12/2015 to 03/2016
Game Warden TraineeBlackfeet Fish And Wildlife Department – City, STATE,
Provided assistance to other law enforcement agencies.
Mastered how to Investigate reports of poaching wildlife.
Mastered and Enforced game and fish tribal laws.
Responded to reports of wildlife crimes.
Patrolled rivers and lakes uphold tribal regulations.
Mastered how to write citations for violations.
Issued warnings and citations to enforce tribal laws.
Mastered how to Conducted search and rescue operations.
Protected public from wildlife.
Mastered procedure for confiscation of equipment.
Mastered how to properly seize equipment used in fishing and wildlife violations.
Worked with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work process.
Provided excellent service and attention to the public.
Mastered setting traps and snares for wildlife.
06/2015 to 03/2016
Raft/Fishing/Game Check StationRural Employment Opportunities – City, STATE,
Attended required trainings.
Received required certification.
Worked as a raft guide.
Trained as a Swift Water Rescue Swimmer
Trained for Search and Rescue
Trained for Water rescue operations
Assisted the public.
Assisted clients on fishing trips.
Organized fishing equipment.
Loaded and Unloaded equipment for trips.
Assisted Game Wardens
Assisted Bear program
Attained experience in wildlife issues.
Attained experience in capturing bears.
Reported wildlife issues to Game Wardens.
08/2015 to 10/2015
Game Check Station TechnicianBlackfeet Fish And Wildlife Department – City, STATE,
Set up check stations for hunting season.
Checked big game harvests.
Checked hunting permits.
Assisted Game Wardens.
Assisted Endangered Species Program.
Attained experience handling wildlife.
Attained experience setting snares and culvert traps.
Assisted bear biologist with grizzly bears.
Attained experience collecting tissue samples from wildlife.
Produced hunting harvest reports for department.
Worked with public on wildlife issues.
Scored antlers for each harvest brought to station.
Checked wildlife for diseases.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2006 to to
Associate of Applied Science: Natural Resources Management Blackfeet Community College - Browning, MT GPA:
Expected in 06/1999 to to
High School Diploma: Browning High School - Browning, MT GPA:
Expected in to to
Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Habitat Ecology & Management-In Progress Montana State University - Bozeman - Bozeman, MT GPA:
Additional Information
Acting Chief Game Warden for 2021 Hunting Season by former Chief Game Warden Ryan Running Wolf. Excepted the responsibility during his absence.
Currently Acting Chief Game Warden. Appointed to the position by Gerald Cobell, Director of Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department. Currently managing the Game Warden program and employees.
Certifications
Montana Law Enforcement Academy-Graduated 2016 received Law Enforcement Certifications.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Diseases Biosecurity & Biosafety Certified December 2020
Aquatic Invasive Species, Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Course, Certified April 2017
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Conservation Law Enforcement Training. Certified June 2018 -Fire arms, Raptor Identification, Wildlife Forensics, Wildlife Attack, Building EQ, OC/Baton, Legal Updates.
State of Montana, Peace Officer Basic Certificate,Public Safety Officer Standards and Training
Certified Instructor-Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events. Completed June 2022
National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education Certified Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Customized Awareness Level Completed August 2022
Blackfeet Emergency Medical Services, Completed 150 hours MT State Approved EMT course. Certificate received February 2019
Search and Rescue Ground Grid Search Tactics, Certificate received May 2021, Provided by Fire Rescue
Certified Swiftwater Rescue Swimmer, Completed June 2015
BIA Search Warrant Writing Training Program, Completed September 2016
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Shadow Wolves ICE Program, GPS and Tracking Training Completed March 2018
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