Brianne Grasley Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, On, Ca

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

• Manually removed a variety of aquatic invasive species such as European water chestnut, water lettuce, water hyacinth, and water soldier• Collected data points on all invasive species on the Welland River, data uploaded to ArcGIS• Trained new staff and lead role in identifying, photographing, and reporting species at risk to DFO• Travelled Ontario working with local Conservation Areas to support monitoring and removal projects of aquatic invasive species

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

• Co-wrote a report for Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada West on the costs and impacts of Phragmites in a scientific report, highlighting impacts to species at risk• Produce communications products on related work including factsheets and merchandise; coordinated external contractors for publication • Create species at risk protocols and education tools for staff and field technicians; supported on invasive species training program courses

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

• Manually removed a variety of invasive shrubs (common buckthorn, multiflora rose and honeysuckle); applied herbicide to Phragmites and manna grass under supervision of a licensed applicator• Helped organized and execute volunteer days for shoreline clean ups and invasive shrub removals• Installed wildlife specific mitigation fencing (Animex) throughout Hamilton, Burlington, and Dundas; completed Special Protective Area (SPA) checks monthly • Tracked Species at Risk turtles using radio telemetry; monitored incubated nests, conducted deformity assessments on hatchlings and released in suitable habitat• Experience with mussel surveys, identification, and data input • Monitored American chestnut trees on RBG property, collected viable seeds and tree cuttings, and transported them to University of Guelph Department of Plant Agriculture in Simcoe, Ontario

Welland, Ontario, Canada

• Worked in partnership with OFAH, ISC and NPCA to remove European Water Chestnut (EWC), an invasive aquatic plant from the Welland River• Mapped the river using ArcGIS, and collected data using eDNA sampling• Hosted 2 community paddling events, talked to many land owners and ran a booth at the Ducks Unlimited festival; created relationships with politicians, the community, a local paddling club, and the media• Used a boat and 2 canoes, a team of 5 covered 135 kms of the Welland River and removed 6,900 EWC and 85 water lettuce plants

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

• Managing a multi-switchboard, taking, and relaying messages through google chat or email, transferring to the correct department or providing information to customers• Follows opening and closing procedures as outlined by office guidelines • Greeting and welcoming visitors and providing a positive first impression of Cogeco • Keeping office secure by following procedures, monitoring, and issuing visitors fobs • Organizing confidential information • Signing off on packages and deliveries via courier services, stamping outgoing mail and packages • Following protocol and directing disgruntled customers accordingly

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Greeting customers, answering produce inquires, gathering special requested orders for customers• Creating displays, replenishing, cleaning, and organizing product throughout the day• Preparing salads, sorting through unacceptable product; weighing, bagging, and labeling items for sale

• As part of a team, providing efficient, friendly customer service of beverages and bake goods, multitasking in a fast-paced environment • Key eye for detail, making customer’s orders with precision and accuracy in a timely manner• Full-time Supervisor / Manager for 2 years, responsible for resolving daily problems and concerns of co-workers and customers by listening and establishing a resolution through problem-solving techniques, while exhibiting leadership skills• Training employees to ensure proper food handling techniques on all workstations, and reinforcing proper cleaning techniques through mentoring new employees• Health and Safety Representative, reporting any health and safety issues directly to management

Ecosystem Management Technician (Ipd) Diploma, Environmental Studies

• Identification skills in lichen, bryophytes, and mosses • Restoration processes and restoration project; Completed an assessment.

Fish And Wildlife Technician Diploma, Environmental Studies

• Identification skills in plants, mammals, bird, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates • Learned and followed protocols such as ELC, OBBN.

Animal Care

• Experience in basic husbandry skills, anatomy, veterinary medicine, and restraint training • Valuable skills learned in professionalism.