Alonso Reyes
Micco,Florida
Summary
A passionate biologist with field experience in various locations. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas across the state. A skilled researcher and reporter who works well in a team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger (OPS)
Department Of Environmental Protection
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted environmental stewardship by being involved with as many functions of the park as possible, including biological surveys, prescribed burns, and maintenance of field equipment.
- Collaborated with staff from other parks to assist with prescribed burns.
- Identified areas containing non-native plant species using the Avenza app, then treated using appropriate chemicals.
- Participated in Red-cockaded woodpecker surveys, nest box maintenance, and relocation efforts under the guidance of my supervisor.
- Entered data collected through exotic plant treatments into the DEP business portal.
Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Conduct presence/absence surveys of wildlife native to central Florida.
- Collected and entered biological data regarding harvested game species from within Salt Lake WMA
- Operate and maintain equipment essential to performing prescribed burns (dozers, tractors, UTVs, ATVs).
- Identify and/or treat both native and non-native plant species using chemical and mechanical methods.
- Engage and present information to the public for site specific/state hunting regulations.
- Obtained both a Florida hunter's education and boating license.
Field Technician
Archbold Biological Station
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents on an active military testing facility.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data regarding gopher tortoise burrow data.
- Calibrated new and existing equipment for optimal performance.
- Consistently used a Trimble device to record data points that would then be uploaded to a map containing historical transect data using ArcGIS.
- Identify and report listed species of reptile endemic to the Lake Wales Ridge (central Florida).
Zoo Keeper
Gatorama
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Became trained in handling/capturing alligators of varying size.
- Entertained and educated the public while interacting with charismatic reptiles.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Research Assistant
Archbold Biological Station
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Contributed to an extensive monitoring program for the onsite Gopher tortoise population.
- Monitored onsite wetlands and wells for water quality and depth.
- Performed some onsite water quality sampling regarding creeks and reservoirs on the back half of the property.
- Became familiar with using a Tremble device to plot data points that would then be transferred to an ArcGIS map
- The ArcGIS training also allowed me to upload historic data points to revisit in the field.
- Used a swamp buggy and decommissioned military trucks to navigate hard to reach areas.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Arkansas Game and Fish Employee
Arkansas Game And Fish
09.2019 - 12.2020
- As an educator, I regularly engage with the public on topics concerning our state's natural resources both in person and online.
- Performed onsite maintenance of buildings and equipment.
- Cared for all onsite educational animals, including an alligator and venomous snakes.
- Maintained and operated an active trap shooting range.
- Engaged the public regularly as a hunter and boater ed instructor.
- Conducted research and information gathering to troubleshoot and improve content quality, including creating new course material.
Arkansas Game and Fish Volunteer
Arkansas Game And Fish
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated and maintained an active trap shooting range.
- Performed janitorial duties for onsite buildings.
- Began teaching courses on wildlife and natural resources within the state.
- Hosted onsite fishing derbies.
- Attended wildlife and habitat staff meetings.
- Began using Glyphosate to treat Bahia grass/weeds along roadways and parking lots.
- Cared for all onsite educational animals, including an alligator and venomous snakes.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Conservation and Resource Management -
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2019
Skills
- Ability to operate Trimble and Garland GPS devices
- Experience using ArcGIS
- Experience using Avenza Maps
- Experience using YSI Pro series device to test water quality
- Experience operating heavy equipment (dozers, tractors, swamp buggies, backhoe loader, decommissioned military trucks) and ATVs/UTVs
- Driver's and Boater's license
- Ability to identify both native and non-native species of flora and fauna of Central Florida and Arkansas
- Completed trailer training required by FWC
- Completed prescribed fire trainings required by DEP and FWC
- Experience using Glyphosate, Imazapyr, Imazapic, Milestone, Garlon 4, and Tryclopyr herbicides
Professional References
- David Turner, B.S, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Biologist III, David.Turner@MyFWC.com, 352-427-0890
- Samantha McGee, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Specialist I, Samantha.McGee@dep.state.fl.us 321-298-6505
- Kammie Voves, M.S, Research Assistant IIII For Archbold Biological Research Station at APAFR, Kavoves@gmail.com, 319-929-1535
Timeline
Park Ranger (OPS)
Department Of Environmental Protection
08.2023 - Current
Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
06.2022 - 06.2023
Field Technician
Archbold Biological Station
01.2022 - 06.2022
Zoo Keeper
Gatorama
01.2022 - 03.2022
Research Assistant
Archbold Biological Station
04.2020 - 11.2021
Arkansas Game and Fish Employee
Arkansas Game And Fish
09.2019 - 12.2020
Arkansas Game and Fish Volunteer
Arkansas Game And Fish
05.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Conservation and Resource Management -
Southern Arkansas University