Ecology Student

Michael Justin Alviento

Calgary, AB T*Z*J* 587-***-**** **************@*****.***

Practical Skills

Collaboration & Communication: Developed strong scientific communication and writing capabilities. Comfortable collaborating in projects with groups or individually. Interpersonal: Solution-driven, determined to meet company goals and standards with an enthusiastic attitude. Able to effectively time manage, multitask, and make sound judgement. Strives for excellence. Physically fit: Effectively able to endure extensive physical activity, such as hiking, lifting, prolong standing/walking, across all terrain while collecting field data. Ability to conduct field work and have wilderness experience. Analytical & Critical Thinking: Working knowledge in basic MS Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Technical Skills

Marine & Aquatic Species Identification: Familiar with various marine invertebrate and seaweed species located in Bamfield, British Columbia. Also familiar with aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates and algal taxonomy located in Calgary, Alberta. Sampling/Field experience: Quadrat, Transect, and Kicknet sampling for biodiversity measurements Statistical & modelling approaches: Familiar with QGIS, ArcGIS (Mapping), ENVI and R programing (R studio). CABIN biomonitoring protocol: Includes techniques used to collect the following data: Water Chemistry, Site Characteristic, Slope and Channel Data, Community metrics & RCA model provided by Parks Canada (Mountain Parks April 2012). Soils background: Knowledge in US & Canadian Soil Classifications. Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Student Biologist Certification in ASPB

Education

Bachelor of Science in Ecology 2016 – Present

Minor: Geography

University of Calgary

Bamfield Scholarship, Fall 2018

Jason Lang Scholarship, Fall 2018

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, Fall 2016

Related Courses

Independent Research Project: Algal Phenology Aquatic Communities & Ecosystems

Marine Ecology Remote Sensing: Basics & Beyond

Conservation Biology Concepts of GIS

Research Experience

Research Assistant, Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets (ACWA) (May 2019 – August 2019)

• Conducted monthly lake sampling for nutrient levels for 17 lakes across Alberta.

• Measured the following water quality parameters via. water samples collected from the lakes. o Chemical parameters: TP, TN, SRP, and Chlorophyll A. o Physical parameters: TSS, Turbidity, Secchi depth (+ total depth), illuminance. o Biological parameter: Zooplankton counts.

• Assisted in stream maintenance for the integrity of 12 experimental streams located in Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Student Researcher, University of Calgary (September 2018 – December 2018)

• Assessed the effects of urban runoff on the water quality and benthic macroinvertebrate communities downstream of the Elbow River.

• Assigned roles on the field based on CABIN’s biomonitoring protocol for collecting field data. Roles included kicknet sampling a riffle with a triangular metal frame.

• Measured water samples collected from the Elbow River for water quality and biodiversity parameters.

• Analyzed site data using the RCA model. Ordination plots were generated to visualize the deviation of a site from reference condition.

Work Experience

Retail Associate, Gap Canada (August 2016 - September 2017)

• Promoted and represented the company brand.

• Met or exceeded daily sale goals over the duration of the shift.

• Provided exceptional customer service in regards to the merchandise. Campus Involvement

Bamfield Marine Science Centre (BMSC) Ambassador

• Attended the President's Community Report and Ecology Open house to represent Bamfield.

• Set up informational booths around campus to answer questions regarding BMSC to UofC students.

• Made short presentations for the biology and non-biology classes. VP Volunteering for the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Calgary Club

• Volunteer contributions include bake sales, fundraisers, monthly meetings, and advertising the club.

• Kept track of volunteers’ co-curricular record hours as well as membership information.

• Contacted relatable organizations for possible volunteering opportunities.

• Provided monthly newsletters to inform upcoming events to club members. Class Representative for Ecology 417 – Aquatic Communities & Ecosystems

• Professor, Dr. Kyla Flanagan, hosted weekly meetings to discuss ways to improve the course.

• Participated in a project titled “Engaging students in authentic research in Biological Sciences through the use of collaborative Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)”, conducted by PhD Student, Ariane Cantin.

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