ERIC K. VIERA
***** ** **** *******, *********, Missouri, 64152
816-***-**** acvpe3@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dick Smith Ford, Raytown, MO
Sales Consultant, May 2016 – Present
Interacted with customers to put them in a new or used car that fits their needs and budget
Utilized the VinSolutions software to keep track of customers
TranSystems, Kansas City, MO
Scientist III/Ecologist, September 2006 – February 2016
Communicated scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings
Supervise or train environmental scientists, interns, or other related staff
Performed habitat assessments for protected species and detail the findings in reports presented to clients and State and Federal agencies
Utilized ESRI ArcGIS to analyze project impacts and prepare project related figures
Coauthored and authored numerous NEPA documents (categorical exclusions and environmental
assessments)
Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, FL
Reptile and Amphibian Supervisor, March 2004 – September 2006
Oversaw the care of a diverse collection of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and bats
Trained new employees, interns, and volunteers in the care of the animals under my supervision.
Coordinated and managed the completion of projects pertaining to my exhibits
Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE
Keeper – Desert Dome, July 2001 – March 2004
Care and maintenance of desert dwelling reptiles and amphibians, including venomous reptiles
from Namibia, Australia, and the Sonoran Desert
Assisted with veterinary tasks on venomous and nonvenomous reptiles
Assisted with training of new keepers and interns
Assisted with exhibit design and decoration
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood, PA
Keeper/Lecturer, April 2000 – July 2001
Care and maintenance of a diverse reptile and amphibian collection, including numerous venomous reptiles
Prepared and performed various reptile presentations to the general public and to private entities
Care and maintenance for reptiles with the traveling exhibit, Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Computer Lab Assistant, August 1996 – April 2000
Assisted students and faculty with computer hardware and software
Trained new consultants in lab procedure and equipment maintenance
Facilitated the use of Internet, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Maintained equipment in the computer lab
EDUCATION
Degree
Northwest Missouri State University, Bachelor of Science, December 1999
Major: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, 3.67 GPA
Major: Biology - General Biology Emphasis, 3.55 GPA
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Courses
Herpetology Mammalogy Ornithology
Methods in Animal Ecology Local Flora Entomology
Wildlife Management/ Methods in Plant
Conservation Ecology
Biology Courses
Cellular Biology General Zoology Botany
Basic Anatomy and Physiology Invertebrate Zoology Genetics
Advanced Biology Practicum Microbiology Basic Ecology
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Good oral and written communication.
Ability to communicate with the public to facilitate sales of store merchandise.
Managing and training employees.
Insect, amphibian, reptile, bird, mammal, and plant identification.
Scientific investigation and information collection.
DNA extraction
Electrophoresis
Use of a loop and needle to streak agar plates with bacterial cultures.
Field, laboratory, and library research.
Preparing and writing scientific papers/documents.
Performing wetland delineations and habitat assessments
Coordination with State and Federal agencies regarding Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Preparing NEPA documents (categorical exclusions and environmental assessments).
Preparing documentation and performing fieldwork to obtain USACE Section 404 permits.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching
Zoology Laboratory Assistant, Northwest Missouri State University, 1996 – 1999
Zoology Laboratory Instructor, Northwest Missouri State University, 1998 – 1999
Research
Bird Survey, Dobbins Woodland, Arkoe, Missouri 1998.
Protein analysis and growth rate research of freshwater diatoms, Northwest Missouri
State University, 1999.