Ari Olmsted
Kenai,AK
Summary
Wildlife biology and conservation enthusiast with extensive experience conducting ecological assessments and analyzing environmental data. Background includes surveying public opinion and reviewing grant proposals, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to sustainable practices in various conservation projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phone Pollster
McKinley Research Group
Anchorage, Alaska
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Conducted public opinion surveys to gather data on various topics.
- Monitored trends in public opinion to inform future research projects.
- Recorded and organized data for accurate reporting and analysis.
Summer Intern
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
Washington, D.C.
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted environmental research to assess ecological impacts and sustainability practices
- Managed multiple conservation projects focused on environmental restoration.
- Chesapeake Bay Restoration - Identified gaps in funding to support a larger conservation community and restore endangered species habitats within the Chesapeake Bay.
- America the Beautiful Challenge - Strengthened nationwide ecosystem and community resilience to benefit at-risk fish, wildlife, and plant species.
- Reviewed over 1300 grant proposals to ensure alignment with funding criteria and project objectives.
Summer Intern
ConocoPhillips
Anchorage, AK
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Traveled to Kuparuk and Prudhoe Bay to observe daily operations of drilling rigs and associated facilities.
- Assisted in data collection for wildlife conservation initiatives through research and data collection.
- Interviewed department heads to collect data on impacts of winter break-up season on Alaskan North Slope tundra.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology & Conservation
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-2028
High School Diploma -
Connections Homeschool Program
Soldotna, AK05-2023
Skills
- Phone Interviewing
- Data Analysis
- Environmental Researching
- Grant Reviewing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project management
Certification
- Bear Awareness Safety
- Federal Firearms Safety
- Federal Firearms Training
- Learn to Return Safety Training: Aviation + Offshore Marine Survival
- Office of Aviation Safety: A-100, Underwater Egress
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR Training
Timeline
Phone Pollster
McKinley Research Group
12.2025 - 02.2026
Summer Intern
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Intern
ConocoPhillips
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology & Conservation
University of Alaska Fairbanks
High School Diploma -
Connections Homeschool Program