Kate LaMotta
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Independent Environmental Specialist committed to growing positive relationships with clients and colleagues at various organizational levels. Polished in conducting field examinations and reporting about environmental compliance. Seeking to expand skill set and further advance in my career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist
New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlines permit applications, ensuring timely approvals for projects, while facilitating communication between environmental consulting agencies and project stakeholders, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts while complying with regulations set forth in the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act and the Flood Hazard Area Control Act.
- Conducts thorough field work to verify freshwater wetland and State Open Water delineations through soil borings, wetland indicator statuses, and hydrological indicators.
- Keeps open communication between applicants, agents, and the general public.
- Works to keep all projects in compliance with other bureaus' regulations such as the Threatened and Endangered Species Unit, Historic Preservation Office, USFWS, and Water Quality Management Planning.
- Investigates project sites through historical aerials via GIS to better determine and understand the boundaries of regulated areas.
- Leads pre-application meetings with outside environmental consulting and engineering companies to ensure proposed projects meet the appropriate permitting requirements.
- Works to help educate the public of the regulations set forth in the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act and the Flood Hazard Area Control Act and provide insight on permitting options for proposed projects.
Volunteer Banding Technician
Wild Bird Research Group
09.2023 - Current
- Using mist nests to capture New Jersey songbirds, Long- eared Owls, and Northern Saw-whet Owls.
- Following Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) protocol to handle and process captured birds as well as accurately record appropriate data.
- Using ultraviolet light to determine owl age.
- Studying plumage, fat, wing length, tail length, and weight for data collection.
- Playing audio lures, such as owl calls or small rodents, to trap target species.
- Working extremely late nights or early mornings depending on target species.
Wildlife Technician
Utah State University
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Obtained Greater Sage-grouse biological data through trapping and tagging.
- Tracked female grouse via radio telemetry, GPS locations, and visual searches to then perform nest and vegetation surveys for brooding grouse.
- Accurately recorded data using smart phone applications to then be transferred to Excel after field days.
- Delivered research results to interested parties via local town meetings.
- Worked independently in a remote location during extreme weather conditions.
- Maintained field vehicle and ATVs.
Wildlife Rehabilitator Internship
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured animals were fed in accordance with their specific schedule based on age and size.
- Administered medications and antibiotics to injured/ orphaned animals including fawns, raptors, raccoons, as well as many others.
- Gave animals proper nutrition, enrichment, and care.
- Educated the general public on protocol when finding an injured animal.
- Learned raptor bandaging for wings and feet.
Volunteer Micro Invertebrate & Maple Syrup Project
Stockton University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Tapped red maple trees and collected sap through vacuum tubes.
- Identified micro invertebrates in the leaf litter associated with red maples to determine their role in maple syrup production.
- Participated in a weekly journal club which involved researching scientific peer- reviewed articles for discussion at club meetings.
- Boiled the red maple sap down to maple syrup to bottle, label, and sell.
Customer Service Associate
Wawa Convenience Store
06.2015 - 01.2023
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Followed food service protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Stockton University
12.2021
Associate degree - General Science
Ocean County College
12.2019
Skills
- Interprets Federal/ State Regulations
- Songbird and Owl Banding
- Microsoft Office
- Wildlife/ Vegetation Surveys
- Environmental Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Workload Management
Certification
- The Rutgers University Wetland Delineation Certification Series [Spring 2023]
Timeline
Volunteer Banding Technician
Wild Bird Research Group
09.2023 - Current
Environmental Specialist
New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection
01.2023 - Current
Wildlife Technician
Utah State University
04.2022 - 08.2022
Wildlife Rehabilitator Internship
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer Micro Invertebrate & Maple Syrup Project
Stockton University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Customer Service Associate
Wawa Convenience Store
06.2015 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Stockton University
Associate degree - General Science
Ocean County College
- The Rutgers University Wetland Delineation Certification Series [Spring 2023]
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