Abby Woyt
Summary
A dedicated and results-driven conservation biologist with a strong academic foundation and extensive hands-on experience in field research, conservation, and environmental management. Committed to promoting sustainable practices and ensuring the health and preservation of natural ecosystems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Botany Field Technician
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted literature reviews and utilized dichotomous keys to identify local tree species.
- Established research plots following specific guidelines and protocols.
- Collected extensive data on over 100 trees across designated research plots daily.
- Accessed each research plot efficiently by traversing rough terrain.
- Input data into software for comprehensive future analysis and reporting.
- Gathered data from 10 research plots per day to maintain research standards.
Lift Operator
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Frisco
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Safely operated and maintained chairlift machinery to ensure smooth and efficient transportation of guests to mountain summits
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting guests with boarding and disembarking, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Worked collaboratively with other lift operators, ski patrol, and resort staff to ensure smooth daily operations and guest satisfaction
- Worked in adverse weather conditions including the extreme cold and heavy snow
Biological Science Technician (Fish & Wildlife)
United States Forest Service
St. Regis
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Vegetation technician for the PACFISH/INFISH Biological Opinion (PIBO) Monitoring Program
- Monitored streams throughout Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, and Washington
- Identified local plant species using a dichotomous key
- Gained greenline identification skills
- Took ocular estimates of ground cover using a Daubenmire frame
- Worked in remote wilderness for eight consecutive days at a time
- Carried a 70-pound pack filled with the necessary gear for data collection
- Hiked up to 60 miles per week into the backcountry wilderness
- Experience using GPS and other navigation apps while hiking and driving
Animal Care Volunteer
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center
Fort Collins
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Rehabilitated squirrels, native songbirds, waterfowl, and mice
- Syringe-fed formula to local juvenile rodents
- Created diet plans for animals admitted to the facility
- Shadowed wildlife professionals during medical procedures
- Educated the public on proper behavior towards wild animals
Animal Care Intern
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Longmont
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Rehabilitated mostly mallards, wood ducks, geese, robins, crows, swallows, finches, squirrels, and marmots
- Syringe-fed formula to local juvenile birds and juvenile squirrels and charted how they were eating
- Provided and administered medicine orally and topically for animals in need
- Shadowed licensed wildlife rehabilitates and was shown how they diagnose and treat animals in critical care
- Worked hands-on with about 80 small rodents, 100 waterfowl, and 150 birds per shift
- Identified the different species of animals that were brought in for care
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology with a concentration in Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2024
Lincoln University
Lincoln, New Zealand06.2023
Skills
- Adult First Aid certified
- CPR AED certified
- ArcGIS
- R/RStudio
- MS Office
- Google Programs
- Advanced hiking experience
- Backcountry backpacking experience
- Species identification
- GPS navigation
- Data collection
Timeline
Botany Field Technician
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
05.2025 - Current
Lift Operator
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
11.2024 - 02.2025
Biological Science Technician (Fish & Wildlife)
United States Forest Service
05.2024 - 09.2024
Animal Care Volunteer
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Animal Care Intern
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor's of Science - Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology with a concentration in Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Lincoln University
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