As a contractor to the federal government. Performed the following duties for the Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Columbia MO (40hrs/week plus overtime at $14/hour). This position was equivalent to a GS-5 biological science technician. • Repaired fisheries sampling equipment including, net repair and fixing problem areas enabling gear to be used effectively. ◦ Lights for night sampling, gear winches for pulling in nets. ◦ Experience repairing various net designs including gill, hoop and fyke nets, trawl nets. • Assisted biologist in field sampling and data collection across Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. ◦ Electrified dozer trawl boat, safe deployment and use. ▪ Night demographics sampling Tennessee and Kentucky. ◦ Mini fyke nets, Proper deployment for fish community assessments. ◦ Performed snorkel surveys. • Assisted biologists in a lab setting. ◦ Used dichotomous keys to identify fish, of the lower Missouri River, down to species level. ▪ Identified fish in field for Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, and Ohio samples. ◦ Preserved fish in the field for later identification and/or genetic testing. ◦ Removal of otoliths from silver carp. • Maintained fleet boats and trucks ◦ Performed safety checks ensuring truck, trailer, and boat are safe and ready for deployment. ◦ Able to tow, launch, and recover boats. • Trained in basic electrofishing techniques and safety. • Reviewed and complied with Job Hazard Analysis, wore Personal Protective equipment.

Sort packages to specific truck load. Maintain the integrity of shipments to preserve the condition of products during loading, unloading, and packaging.

• Guided and supported seasonal staff to make sure daily tasks are completed. • Aiding aquaculture programs, sampling, and fish stocking. • Educated visitors on what the hatchery does and current aquaculture programs.

• Kept detailed records pertaining to medical equipment • Delivered oxygen and large medical equipment.

• Provided office support and lab support.• Represented the OSD at admission events and served as a contact with students, staff, & parents.• Assisted in the planning and execution of cultural events and diversity awareness programming on campus and in the community.

• Represented Pittsburg State University and assisted at alumni events.

• Cared for, cleaned and assessed their landscaping needs of the clients.

Lead swimming lessons for the city of neosho.

• Maintained continuous surveillance of the swimming pool or the pool deck.• Provided safety information to swimmers and used first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.• Maintained accurate pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene keep accurate records of all pool uses.• Coordinated training to new lifeguards regarding job duties, responsibilities, and certifications.

• Maintained continuous surveillance of the swimming pool or the pool deck.• Provided safety information to swimmers and used first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.• Maintained accurate pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene keep accurate records of all pool uses.