Aaron Stein
Omaha,NE
Summary
A motivated professional in wildlife conservation with a wide variety of surveying experience. An aptitude for innovation and creative problem solving based/founded in diverse experiences from field to office and outreach to animal wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Biologist
Southern Nevada Environmental Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Endangered species surveys and construction consultant for endangered species compliance
- Conducted pre-construction presence/absence surveys of animals
- Located desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) on 10 meter project transects
- Participated in cactus relocation
- Worked on multiple agency projects with Bureau of Land Management, USFWS, construction, Native American reservation, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants
- Escorted construction workers and equipment to job site for endangered species compliance
- Avian nesting bird compliance surveyed.
- Inspected sites for signs of environmental pollution or damage caused by human activities.
- Provided advice on how best to manage wildlife resources sustainably while minimizing human-wildlife conflicts.
Receiver
Menards
Omaha, NE
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained new employee on job.
- Maintained work areas and kept organized.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload, and move materials.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with received merchandise.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction.
Hydrologist Technician
American Conservation Experience
Winnemucca, NV
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Surveys: Public Water Reserve, Proper Functioning Condition, Spring Monitoring, stream monitoring training
- Spring Monitoring 100 surveys+ looking at vegetation, water quality, and soil quality
- Created ArcGIS maps of targeted sites and evaluated access
- Replaced 26 HOBO temperature loggers
- Maintained desert oasis water monitoring and camera trap
- Recorded journal of observations
- Sketched map of area
- Navigated to remote sites using GPS coordinates and 2 to 8 year old pictures to find past equipment to replace
- Replaced acoustic detectors
- Drove 300 miles in UTV
- Contributed in meadow restoration project.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
EPIC Weeds Intern
American Conservation Experience
Winnemucca, NV
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Surveyed 50,000 acres for noxious weeds and treated 200 acres up to 4 miles at a time
- Imputed and processed GPS data into ArcGIS subsequently downloading it into BLM database training supervisor and coworkers
- Bolstered other staff in wildlife habitat management and water preservation equipment replacement and assessments
- Maintained UTV and chemical supplies and equipment.
- Wrote procedures, reports and technical documents in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
Shift Leader
RUNZA
Omaha, NE
11.2013 - 03.2020
- Provided effective leadership and support while guiding daily operations through oversight of staff
- Oversaw operations and ensured effective management in fast-paced setting
- Facilitated high-touch training to improve customer experience and ensure operational excellence
- Maximized cross-functional relationships to resolve complex issues
- Recognized for exceptional communication skills and escalation resolution.
Crew Member
Conservation Corps Of Minnesota And Iowa
Rochester, MN
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Leveraged critical thinking and technical acuity to provide solutions to complex ecological issues
- Executed herbicide treatments on bluffs and in swamps
- Completed field investigations, habitat evaluations, and implement plans to monitor, restore, and maintain habitats
- Raised up trails and built retaining walls and baskets to control erosion
- Carefully operated chainsaws, sprayers, and hand tools to perform tasks from summer to winter.
Student Research Assistant
White LabS
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Aided in mist net and acoustic surveys
- Conducted quantitative research on Eptesicus fuscus
- Designed and implemented ArcGIS map for bats in Nebraska
- Compiled and synthesized data utilizing Wildlife Acoustics SM2Bat Detectors and SonoBat to inform quantitative research, arrive at valid conclusions, and make recommendations for future research.
- Compiled data from various sources for analysis.
- Performed data entry tasks to ensure accuracy of information collected during research projects.
Rehabilitation Intern
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
Louisville, NE
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Informed public about wildlife habits
- Administered medication orally, provided nourishment through bottle and tube feeding, and ensured cleanliness of animal cages to maintain health of animals
- Raised mammals and birds
- Skillfully nursed and rehabilitated 300+ injured and abandoned animals on daily basis
- Released healed animals to the wild.
Student Research Assistant
Callitrichid research center
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Performed variety of basic and general laboratory research tasks
- Collected data for dynamic projects including collection of behavior data and collection of marmoset urine for scent testing
- Expertly cared for marmosets including feeding and maintaining cleanliness of area.
Week-Long International Internship
Kanahau
Utila, Honduras
03.2020
- Surveyed endemic Utila iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri) through distance sampling; catch, record, and track data collection
- Measured and recorded snake stats and tick count
- Created bat cave information sign outline
- Conducted beach cleanup
- Participated in Eco-bricking project.
Interpreter and Customer Service Representative
Student Conservation Association
Custer, SD
05.2018
- Promoted conservation concerns on caves
- Conducted research and reported findings to support executive decisions
- Guided 2K tourists on cave tours and nature hikes and engaged tourists in insightful patio talks
- Increased familiarity of facilities by highlighting important features and points of interest
- Collected data to support executive-level decisions and future allocation for canopy tents
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives for adopt-a-bat program to increase awareness of white nose syndrome and related factors impacting bats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
01.2019
Master of Science - Natural Resources- Fish and Wildlife Science Management Option- MNR
University of Idaho
Skills
- ArcGIS
- Herbicide Application
- Hand tools
- GPS
- Chainsaw
- Outreach
- Java Programing
- Data collection
- Trailer hauling
- UTV
- Erosion Control
- Monitoring Procedures
- Environmental Conditions
- Resource Management
Certification
- The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle, 2020
- Kansas Natural Resources Conference, 2021
- Public Land Corps, 2020
- BLM 4
- 4 Safe Driving Program, 2020
- Nevada Pesticide License, 2020
- Basic Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), 2020
- First Aid/CPR, 2019
- GTAC’s Overview of Remote Sensing, 2020
- Wildland Firefighter, Update 2/22
- GTAC’s Overview of LiDAR Technology and FUSSION Software, 2020
- Eagle Scout, 2012
Community Leadership
- RideAbility, Pine Island, MN, 06/2019, 11/2019, Increased participant engagement through the creation of engaging lessons. Earned reputation for providing quick and flexible leadership during staff shortages.
- Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, NE, 08/2017, 05/2019/12/2020, Leveraged keen understanding of industry and coursework to contribute to the removal of invasive trees utilizing burn piles, planted seeds, and herbicide.
- Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), Gretna, NE, 09/2008, 04/2019, Safely guided horses during adaptive riding and hippotherapy sessions. Performed grooming functions to prepare horses for lessons.
References
- Michael McCampbell, Natural Resources Specialist, Bureau of Land Management, mmccampbell@blm.gov, 775-623-1722
- Mitch Vorwerk, Hydrologist, Bureau of Land Management, mvorwerk@blm.gov, 775-623-1763
- Bradley Block, Recreation Program Manager, Forest Service, bradley.block@usda.gov, 605-673-9239
Projects
White LabS, Dr. Jeremy White, 11/2014, 09/2018, Aided in mist net and acoustic surveys. Conducted quantitative research on Eptesicus fuscus. Designed and implemented ArcGIS map for bats in Nebraska. Compiled and synthesized data utilizing Wildlife Acoustics SM2Bat Detectors and SonoBat to inform quantitative research, arrive at valid conclusions, and make recommendations for future research. Callitrichid research center, Jeffery French, 06/2014, 05/2017, Performed variety of basic and general laboratory research tasks. Collected data for dynamic projects including collection of behavior data and collection of marmoset urine for scent testing. Expertly cared for marmosets including feeding and maintaining cleanliness of area.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Biologist
Southern Nevada Environmental Inc.
04.2022 - 12.2023
Receiver
Menards
12.2021 - 04.2022
Hydrologist Technician
American Conservation Experience
05.2021 - 10.2021
EPIC Weeds Intern
American Conservation Experience
06.2020 - 11.2020
Week-Long International Internship
Kanahau
03.2020
Crew Member
Conservation Corps Of Minnesota And Iowa
05.2019 - 12.2019
Interpreter and Customer Service Representative
Student Conservation Association
05.2018
Rehabilitation Intern
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
05.2017 - 08.2017
Student Research Assistant
White LabS
11.2014 - 04.2018
Student Research Assistant
Callitrichid research center
06.2014 - 05.2017
Shift Leader
RUNZA
11.2013 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Science - Natural Resources- Fish and Wildlife Science Management Option- MNR
University of Idaho
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