Biologist - Environmental

Location:

San Diego, CA, 92109

Salary:

50,000

Posted:

May 01, 2012

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Resume:

Andrew Smisek

motz74@r.postjobfree.com

507-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an environmental biology position in the San Diego area to utilize my education and experience in biology and advance my career.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire May 2010

Bachelors of Science

• Biology Comprehensive Major

• Liberal Arts: Ecology and Environmental Biology Emphasis

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Research Assistant Eau Claire, WI - Summer 2008

• Worked with fellow undergraduates to identify/collect numerous plant samples compiling a database

• Followed and understood the importance of specific collection procedure and adjusted methods when needed to maintain data accuracy

• Supported all lab procedures to prevent sample contamination and create a safe lab environment

Professional Development

• Attended Intro Bird Course provided by San Diego Audubon Society – Spring 2012, 24 hours total

• Volunteered as Docent for San Diego CNPS Native Garden Tour – 4/29/12, 8 hours total

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Biological Monitor

TRC Solutions, San Diego, CA July 2011-present

• Construction Monitoring

o Provide on-site environmental guidance to construction crews to maintain compliance with project environmental mitigation measures through all phases of construction

o Submit daily compliance reports and wildlife occurrence reports (CNDDB)

o Collaborate ideas with senior biologists about restoration on wetlands and other sensitive habitats on project mitigation property

o Continually study plant and animal identification in the field throughout San Diego county

• Surveying

o Conduct site vegetation analyses and submit reports including plant species list, habitat assessment, and effect of vegetation on wildlife per requests by the USFWS and CDFG

Field Technician

Tetra Tech, Oceanside, CA May 2011-June 2011

• Surveillance on 800 acre plot for federally endangered species Brodiaea filifolia and other rare or listed species. Use GPS and GIS systems to map and record prevalence and habitat type.

• Identify all other species surrounding Brodiaea filifolia community and perform appropriate population estimation methods.

Camp Counselor

American Village, Venansault, France Summer 2010

• Planned and taught ESL classes, organized and led activities and programs, worked with a team of counselors to communicate and carry out goals of the camp

Research Assistant

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Summer 2008

• Worked with fellow undergraduates to collect/record numerous plant samples compiling a database

• Followed and understood the importance of specific collection procedure and adjusted methods when needed to maintain data accuracy

HONORS/EXTRACURRICULAR PROFILE

New Beginnings Tutoring program

o Facilitated development into responsible role model and leader while learning a range of communication skills

UW – Eau Claire Football

o Four-year participant, gained time management, leadership, and teamwork skills

o Three-year letter winner

o WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll 2006-07, 2007-08

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