Dylan Downing Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Groveport, Ohio, United States

• Monitors surface water quality as part of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, and 319 programs by collecting biological data through electrofishing.
• Maintains, fabricates, and operates stream sampling equipment, including generators, shocking nets, and outboard motors.
• Records in-field measurements of fish abundance, weights, and habitat variables (QHEI) at each site.
• Logs fish counts and weights data using Oracle Service Cloud.
• Collects and processes fish tissue samples for statewide consumption advisories.
• Experienced in various electrofishing techniques, including boat, long line, backpack, and generator barge.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Assists in organizing and cataloging fish collection of ~2.25 million specimens
• Identifies fish and records their measurements, taxonomy, date of collection, and locality of collection
• Enters site-specific fish assemblage information into online database via Microsoft Excel
• Creates localities for database through GPS coordinates and Google Earth
• Prepares diluted ethanol for specimens
• Aids in fish identification outreach events

Chillicothe Ohio

• Services and operates lawn care equipment to keep on schedule
• Has maintained the lawns of over fifteen customers in a timely manner
• Speaks with clients to ensure they are happy with the services provided

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Assisted in the collection and documentation of biological samples through electrofishing and seining
• Aided in water chemistry analysis including measuring dissolved oxygen, PH, and conductivity
• Completed stream habitat evaluations by assessing factors such as depth, flow, substrate, and vegetation
• Assisted in RTK GPS surveys in order to monitor stream geomorphology changes

Tar Hollow State Park

• Carried out routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and cleaning
• Preserved the parks trail system by operating a variety of vehicles and equipment
• Upheld positive relations with park visitors

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Forestry, Fisheries, And Wildlife

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of TerrAqua, member of Marine Biology Club, Bass Fishing Club, and CFAES Learning.

Wildlife Resources Management

I attended Hocking College fall semester of 2020, before transferring to The Ohio State University. Courses completed include, but are not.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, Varsity Swim, Varsity Men's Volleyball, Varsity Cross Country.