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Marquette, Mi, Us

Hixton, Wisconsin, United States

-Participate in rearing all life stages of Salmonids with basic understanding-Feed fish, remove mortalities and care for aquatic species in aquaculture facility-implement existing and develop new practices developed by managers-Independently perform harvests and processing in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures-Use best judgement and reasoning in assisting with Fish house operational decision makingRelay information regarding issues with system operation, fish health issues and general issues to the Aquaculture Systems Manager-Display the ability to troubleshoot and rectify basic system operationsRecord daily data and other pertinent information in digital/written form in accordance with company standard operating procedures-Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in personEncourage the building of mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members-Assist in training of Technician 1s with direction from Aquaculture Systems Manager-Assess fish health and provide reports to the Aquaculture Systems Manager/Fish Health Specialist-Show exceptional levels of volunteerism

Hixton, Wisconsin

-Implement Good Agricultural Practices in daily duties and responsibilities.-Participate in all life stage rearing, fish moves, and handling in accordance to company Standard Operating Procedures.-Feed fish, remove mortalities, and care for salmonids in the aquaculture facility-Monitor daily water quality data and fish behavior.-Adhere to existing Standard Operating Procedures developed by Management.-Perform harvests, and further process the fish to the market requirement.-Use best judgment and reasoning in assisting with company decision making.-Relay information regarding issues with system operation, general issues, or fish concerns to the Aquaculture Assistant Manager.-Record daily data and other pertinent information in digital/written form in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures.-Enter and compile data for assessment by the Aquaculture Assistant Manager.-Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Specializes in the care of laboratory zebrafish. Performs daily zebrafish husbandry activities including water quality assessment, recirculating system maintenance, and tank washing. All actions are completed by strictly & consistently following applicable CCM SOPs including safety procedures & guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to Group Leader or their designee. Arrives, leaves & takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to CCM attendance policy.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

-Monitor & respond to the condition of fish/live feeds.-Prepare & dispense feed per plan.-Collect/harvest eggs and live feeds.-Clean filters, systems and tanks, including working with chemicals.-Monitor water quality and minor mechanical and electrical systems-Adhere to biosecurity protocols.-Collect and record management data.-Respond to hatchery alarms when assigned on-call.-Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Assisted with wide range of day to day operations ranging from daily system maintenance and upkeep to daily care and monitoring of seven different species of economically valuable and at risk fishes ranging from larval to mature brood stock.

Wilmington, Il

As a contract hire through Addon Services LLC, assisted fishery biologists with the completion of field projects including fish collection and identification, gathering data and preparation and upkeep of equipment. Other major duties included preparing and maintaining fish and water collection gear for use in field surveys, participating in fish surveys on a wide range of water bodies, setting and retrieving field sampling gear, identifying, weighing and measuring fish, collecting water quality data and recording data as assigned, assisting with processing field preserved biological specimens, operating and assisting with maintenance of government owned equipment and vehicles and supporting the safety program and conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner.Also conducted long term resource management on the Illinois river and connected waterways with FWS crews.

2649 N. 21St Rd. Marseilles, Il 61341

Over the course of the period employed, I performed a multitude of tasks including the sampling of aquatic life, aquatic habitat development, water chemistry analysis and the tagging and harvest of fish produced in hatchery and rearing ponds. I also gained experience with large-scale seining and data collection as well as stocking various habitat sites with bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, walleye, sauger, and saugeye.

Orland Park, Illinois

While working as an intern, I gained experience with controlling invasive aquatic vegetation, operating electric seines, stream survey data collection, small-scale seining, stocking walleye, electro-fishing, fish collection, and lake surveys. The lake surveys included the setting and resetting of fyke nets, scale sample collection for DNA, as well as water chemistry and macro-invertebrate analysis. I also was involved in placing radio transmitters on blanding's turtles, which are an endangered species in Illinois.

Downers Grove, Il

Helped transport materials, soil and concrete to and from work sites, worked on installation of drain tile systems, did basic plumbing and supported basement and crawlspace waterproofing.

Greater Chicago Area

Lake Ecology Mentor for high school students participating in Aquarium-sponsored research trips to the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.

Greater Chicago Area

Staff volunteer interpreting exhibits for guests. Selected by zoo staff to participate in a multi-year student work-study program focused on animals, conservation and ecology.

Chicago, Il

Work-study program involving aquarium exhibit interpretation for guests, maintenance of the outdoor gardens, beekeeping and animal husbandry.

Bimini, Bahamas

Selected by Shedd Aquarium's staff to participate in a summer research program focused marine mammals, coastal ecosystems and ocean ecology. We studied at the Aquarium on Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL and on a research vessel in the Bahamas.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Science/Biology

Marine Science And Biology

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society