Adam Elbrecht
Sedro-Woolley,WA
Summary
Focused Fish Wildlife Biologist with field experience in various locations. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas. Skilled in research and reporting and considered valuable team asset. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Fish and Wildlife Specialist 4/ Feild Biologist
Puget Sound Energy Inc
Baker River, WA
01.2007 - Current
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Presented talks to public and school groups to encourage interest in STEM topics.
- Analyzed field data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems.
- Provided recommendations on application of environmental laws to stakeholders.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Conducted biological analyses for several projects and determined new methods to improve habitat issues.
- Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for team of staff members.
- Designed laboratory experiments to test theories concerning such animals as native Char, Brook trout and Sockeye.
- Provided recommendations on application of environmental laws to environmental stakeholders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Biology/ Fish Culture
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA01.2006
Skills
- Certified Erosion & Sediment Control lead
- Certified EMT/Fire fighter
- Licensed Open Water Diver
- Multiple Forklift certified
- Fish/Wildlife Conflict Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Fish/Wildlife Corridor Design
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Species Conservation
- GPS Navigation
- Fish/Wildlife Management
- Field Research Techniques
- Ecological Monitoring
- Scientific Writing
- Restoration Ecology
- Fish/Wildlife Identification
- Population Dynamics
- Remote Sensing Analysis
- Fish/Wildlife Disease Management
- Camera Trap Surveys
- Radio-Telemetry Monitoring
- Fish/Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Vegetation Sampling
- Endangered Species Recovery
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Assessment
- Conservation Planning
- Invasive Species Control
- Community Outreach
- Telemetry Tracking
- Research Management
- Study Design
- Report Writing
- Environmental Compliance
- Budget Management
- Studying Animal Behavior
- Research and Data Collection
- Fish/Wildlife Research
- Data Entry Software
- Writing Reports
- Disease Prevention
- Invoice Verification
- Microscopic Analysis
- Administration and Management
- Environmental Assessment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 or more staff members every year for 17 years
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through testing.
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of our work management process and also a site specific critical spares inventory
- Ex-Combat Engineer With Army/ARNG
Certification
- Certified Erosion &Sediment Control Lead
- Multiple Forklift Certified
- CRP/First Aid
- EMT/Firefighter
- Licensed Open Water Diver
- Swift Water Rescue trained/certified
- Endangered Species handling/sampling certification
Timeline
Fish and Wildlife Specialist 4/ Feild Biologist
Puget Sound Energy Inc
01.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Biology/ Fish Culture
Bellingham Technical College