CHRISTOPHER J. LACK
**** ******** ****** *** *****, Ca. 92108 Phone 714-***-**** email-
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
OBSERVER/BIOLOGIST
Dedicated worker with 9 years observing Pacific Drift Gillnet and Longline Fisheries for SWFSC in La
Jolla, CA.
Knowledge of methods, practices, terminology, and techniques of wildlife observation.
Thoroughness at analyzing and recording specimen information.
Experience in Global Position Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and nautical
charts.
Strong background and experience in biology, fishing, boating and crew support. Knowledge of
regulations and ordinances.
Able to work long hours under deadline pressure.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY - B.A. Degree in Social And Behavioral Sciences
(Archaeology 2004)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• FISHERIES OBSERVER ---Frank Orth & Associates, Long Beach, CA (07/31//06 - Current)
Worked as a Pacific Drift Gillnet and Longline Fisheries Observer.
Conducted tissue and organ collection for Southwest Fisheries Science
Center in San Diego.
Performed catch tally information on different fish and mammal species.
• LAND SURVEYOR ---Tait & Associates Inc. Santa Ana, CA, & DRC Inc. Anaheim, CA (10/04 -
05/06)
Designed construction plans for finish grades of soil, curb lines, floors, and
Installation and operation of surveying equipment (levels,
topographical surveys.
laser and mirror sighting and placement).
---U.S. Department of the Interior, Monterey Bay, CA (01/01 - 06/02)
• SURVEYOR
Used handheld GPS units and GIS to map topography to create complete
comprehensive trail guide
on former Fort Ord military base in California for hikers and cyclists.
Surveyed site by defining lines and grades, topography, underground facilities,
cut and fill.
Verified location by establishing positions and property boundaries.
Assisted survey crew chief by providing maps, calculations, documentation, and
illustrations.
Provided reference information by developing and maintaining survey databases
and data entry.
• SOILS ENGINEER ---So. Cal Geotechnical Inc., Anaheim, CA (05/99 - 01/01)
Worked as a soils tester on construction sites. Determined moisture and
materials content for soil
compaction tests.
PUBLlCATIONS & RESEARCH
Evaluation and Assessment of the Merits, Challenges, Successes, and Failures of the Deployment of
Wireless Technology
in Archaeology: The Carmel Mission Archaeological Project (2004)