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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Aquatic-focused Biologist skilled in Ontario fish and freshwater mussel identification, species-at-risk habitat mapping, and water quality monitoring. I support and coordinate aquatic field programs focused primarily on species at risk. Additional areas of focus include bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, environmental DNA sampling and data.

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Instructor of the second-year Aquatic Biology course within the Environmental Technician diploma program offered at Fleming College. Curriculum includes aquatic habitat bioassessment, river and stream biology, limnology, benthic macroinvertebrate identification and biomonitoring, fish morphometry, zooplankton and algae biology and associated sampling.

Responsible for the planning and coordination of river, stream, wetland, and fish habitat enhancement projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area. I oversee projects on the Credit River, Rouge River, West Humber River and Lynde Creek watersheds.- Developing and implementing riverine restoration projects; management and staffing, project design, habitat.

Lindsay ON

Assisted in hatchery husbandry tasks during my studies at Fleming College for several salmonid species at various life stages. Skills obtained included critical thinking, water quality monitoring, teamwork, communication, data entry, and safe handling practices for live fish at sensitive life stages.

Haliburton, ON

Completed a preliminary evaluation of a 30 hectare wetland in Haliburton abiding by the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System. Skills obtained include wetland and upland vegetation identification, ArcMap boundary delineation, soil sampling, vegetation community mapping, species inventory compilation, completion of organized field notes, working with the.

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Assisted in the implementation of stream habitat restoration projects, leading volunteers at community stewardship events, and conducting aquatic biomonitoring surveys in streams and ponds. Skills obtained include fish identification, species at risk habitat enhncement feature construction, use of hand tools and power tools, operating backpack.

Lakefield, Ontario, Canada

Completed assays of geological samples using wet chemistry and acid digest methods. Skills obtained include time management, safe strong acid handling and use, data entry into LIMS, assessment of digitized results from assayed samples, completing work orders on time while ensuring excellent quality, and liaising with other departments regarding QA/QC.

Obtained over nine years of customer service experience and six years of management experience working in a fast paced environment. Skilled in customer service, leading and training staff, operating online systems, and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.

Smithers, BC

Demonstrated my ability to work outdoors in remote environments under adverse weather conditions in northern Alberta and British Columbia. Skills obtained include the ability to work long hours outdoors, dress and pack appropriately for inclement weather, operating heavy trucks on logging roads including the Emergency Transport Vehicle, working safely.

Honours Biology, Emphasis On Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Trent Wildlife Society - Member Intramural sports - Academic focus on aquatic-based curriculum including but not.

Ecosystem Management Technology, Ecosystem Technologist, 3.98/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the Robert Whitney Memorial Award Poster presenter at the NCSE Conference in Washington DC, 2020.