Andrew Doherty
563 Stark Road, Center Conway,NH
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fish Culturist II
New Hampshire Fish and Game
New Durham, NH
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the care and upkeep of production fish from parr to stocking size.
- Feeds trout based on size and temperature of the water.
- Operates a vacuum pump to clean tanks.
- Monitors for disease and predation.
- Conducts weekly water quality testing for dissolved oxygen, pH, and water samples for nitrate, nitrite, TKN, ammonia, TSS, BOD, T phosphorus, T nitrogen, and ortho phosphorus, which are sent out for third-party testing.
- Prepares fish for transporting to public waters, loads the truck based on calculated fish per pound, and drives stocking trucks to the designated bodies of water according to regional fisheries management.
- Conducts maintenance on the facility, such as repairing concrete tanks, fixing wooden boardwalks, and fixing seine nets.
- Sorts and grades the fish according to size, through the use of a mechanical grading device.
- Assists in the propagation by stripping broodstock for eggs and sorted eggs for viability.
Co-Owner
Doherty Bros Fly Company
Center Conway, NH
01.2018 - Current
- Tying by hand fishing flies for area fly shops including North Country Angler in North Conway NH and Eldredge Bros Fly Shop in Cape Neddick, ME.
- This job includes effective time management, handling finances, ordering and managing inventory as well as communication with business owners.
Trout Ecology and Stream Restoration Internship
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Albany, New Hampshire
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Surveyed streams for trout habitat, and collected and analyzed macroinvertebrates.
- Collected accurate data on fish populations using electroshocking in order to see how the density of fish would change once woody debris was added.
- Assisted with electroshocking of sites for baseline data on the existing population.
- Engaged landowners in discussions about conservation efforts about our work and conduct outreach through public events.
Retail Assistant, Fly-Casting Instructor
North Country Angler
North Conway, New Hampshire
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Conducted sales, maintained inventory levels, and provided guidance to customers on fishing locations.
- Taught novice anglers essential casting skills to enhance their fishing experience.
Research Assistant Trout Unlimited Research Project
Trout Unlimited Saco River Chapter 299
North Conway, New Hampshire
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted a study mapping the New Hampshire section of the Saco River and its tributaries for wild brook trout.
- The data was used to further map the locations of native brook trout in this section of the watershed.
- Presented findings at the NEAFWA Annual Conference, NJ and NAS Research Fair at Castleton University.
Education
Bachelors of Art - Ecological Studies, Minor in Outdoor Recreation
Castleton University
Castleton, VT05.2022
Skills
- Carpentry
- Basic small engine maintenance
- Photography
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Class B CDL with tank endorsement
- AMC two day chainsaw class
References
- EJ Malone, Supervisor at Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, New Hampshire Fish and Game, Edward.J.Malone@wildlife.nh.gov, (603)859-2041
- Christopher Perkins, Foreman at Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, New Hampshire Fish and Game, Christopher.M.Perkins@wildlife.nh.gov, (603)859-2041
- Katy Lewis, Research Manager, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, lewiskeb@gmail.com, (973) 494-1577
- Steve Angers, Owner, North Country Angler, shop@northcountryangler.com, (603) 307-0001
Timeline
Fish Culturist II
New Hampshire Fish and Game
12.2023 - Current
Trout Ecology and Stream Restoration Internship
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Research Assistant Trout Unlimited Research Project
Trout Unlimited Saco River Chapter 299
06.2021 - 09.2021
Retail Assistant, Fly-Casting Instructor
North Country Angler
06.2018 - 09.2023
Co-Owner
Doherty Bros Fly Company
01.2018 - Current
Bachelors of Art - Ecological Studies, Minor in Outdoor Recreation
Castleton University