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.

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