Ashley A. Spink
Phelps,WI
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Technician
National Ecological Observatory Network, NEON
01.2016 - Current
- Lead complex protocols including small mammal trapping, soil sampling, mosquito and tick collection, and beetle collection, identification, and pinning
- Responsible for developing complex schedules, inventorying and ordering equipment and supplies, assisting in recruitment of temporary staff, and keeping track of all protocol changes
- Participate in outreach events promoting the NEON program, including representing NEON as presenter at one professional conference and a second upcoming in February, 2024
- Develop procedures to ensure data quality
Field Technician II
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Acted as thebiological sampling lead performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities and sample processing with a primary focus on animal and insect protocols
- Acting as technical lead for performing routine maintenance and inventory management on all terrestrial sampling equipment and providing guidance to temporary field crews while working in the field and laboratory.
Biological Science Technician
US Forest Service
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted surveys for the state endangered Northern blue butterfly
- Conducted habitat maintenance and restoration for threatened wildlife species
- Performed bat mist-netting and wolf howl surveys
- Participated in public outreach/education activities and created educational displays
- Collaborated with state agencies and scientific experts to begin the establishment of a forest management plan for the Northern blue butterfly
- Frequently interacted with members of the public through education programs, outreach to forest user groups, and volunteers
Education
MS - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY, ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB)
Green Bay, WI01.2013
BS - WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)
Stevens Point, WI12.2008
Skills
§ Experience managing complex standard operating procedures and schedules
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills
§ Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven successful at working collaboratively on diverse teams
§ Highly organized, detailed-oriented, and self-motivated
Graduate Research
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Green Bay, WI Oct. 2010-Jan. 2013
Effects of 17β -estradiol on the skeletal ossification of the green frog ( Lithobates clamitans) . Designed and conducted an experiment examining the effects of aquatic estrogen contamination on the skeletal growth and development of green frog tadpoles. Performed an extensive literature review in the field of aquatic toxicology and endocrine regulation in skeletal development.
v Wrote a Masters' thesis report and successfully defended it to a committee of faculty members
v Supervised two undergraduate research assistants. Supervisory duties included, planning work schedules and assignments, providing safety training, and reviewing progress
Timeline
Senior Field Technician
National Ecological Observatory Network, NEON
01.2016 - Current
Field Technician II
02.2014 - 01.2016
Biological Science Technician
US Forest Service
01.2012 - 01.2013
MS - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY, ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB)
BS - WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)
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