. acgi3o@r.postjobfree.com
Stittsville, ON K2S 1E5
SUMMARY
. Honours Bachelor of Science Degree with Specialization in Biology
. Self-motivated individual with lab, field, and office experience
. Significant experience with analyzing and interpreting biological data
. Significant customer service experience and strong interpersonal skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENVIROMENT CANADA: Canadian Wildlife Service
December 2013-May 2014
Biologist-BI2 (casual)
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
. Used a structured database software to record and manage wildlife data
which will be used in the 2015 report of "Wild Species: General Status
of Species in Canada".
. Analyzed distribution, abundance, and habitat information for different
Canadian species
. Worked with different experts to determine the conservation status
ranks
. Verified proper taxonomy of each species using a published list of
species in Canada
. Partnered with the Canadian National Collection of Insects Arachnids
and Nematodes to provide the most current list of wildlife species in
Canada
. Consulted a collection database to record species locality information
from each province
. Explained and demonstrated use of the NatureServe Rank Calculator to
colleagues and managers who were new to the program
. Participated in a weekly meeting with the Species at Risk Act working
group to participate and consult for all current projects in listing,
COSEWIC assessments and permitting.
. Compiled lists of all exotic species for a wide variety of taxonomic
groups at the national level based on published research
ENVIROMENT CANADA: Canadian Wildlife Service
January 2013-April 2013
Biologist-BI2 (casual)
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
. In charge of databasing the Coleoptera specimens at the Canadian
National Collection of Insects
. Recorded locality and collection data for each specimen in the
collection
. Created a structured database that was used to manage and record the
specimen data
. Assigned database collection codes to link specimens to the online data
. All work was contributed to report on the general status of species in
Canada
. Confirmed proper species identification by literature based research
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
April 2009 - Present
Research Assistant
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
. Learned proper mounting and preparation techniques for beetles and
other invertebrates
. Learned proper specimen handling and manipulation
. Responsible for labelling and organizing the different collections
. Barcoding specimens for database tracking
. Database entry and organization
. Sorting leaf litter samples into major taxonomic groups
. Rough sorting of specimens to the genus level
. Preparing and handling different specimen samples within the
collection
. Dissection and examination of specimens
EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
May-June 2010
Field Crew Member
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
. Learned various techniques of arthropod capture including: sifting
leaf litter, baiting traps, flight intercept traps, malaise traps, and
black light.
. Responsible for sorting samples of leaf litter and removing the
contained arthropods
. Learned proper specimen handling techniques, as well as proper
preservation techniques
. Assisted with organization and planning of all daily survey efforts
within the group including area selection, technique, number of
samples and how the data would be recorded.
. Experience interacting and helping struggling communities
. Educating local schools about the study of entomology
THE SHORE CLUB
September 2010-Present
Lounge Server
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
. Serving food and beverages while providing a relaxing and comfortable
atmosphere
. Closing the restaurant facilities and ensuring all equipment has been
turned off.
. Knowledge of food and wines.
. Professional serving etiquette.
. Mix and serve alcoholic beverages
. Excellent communication skills
. Provide advice for food and wine pairings upon request
ISSACC'S 6400
January 2007 - 2009
Server/Shift Manager
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
. Cash balancing and management
. Basic bartending skills
. Assisting with organization of conferences and banquets
. Closing the restaurant facilities and ensuring all equipment has been
turned off.
. Oversee other staff members to ensure all duties are completed and
proper service has been delivered
EDUCATION
2009 Honours Bachelor of Science with specialization in
Biology, University of Ottawa
2005 Holy Trinity Catholic Highschool (including 5 years in the French
immersion program)
SKILLS / INTERESTS
Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Recreational activities such as ballet, snowboarding, hiking, swimming
Nature and the outdoors
Reading
Traveling
Wine and food
References available upon request