Passionate angler with a recently obtained wildlife degree. Energetic individual with outstanding interpersonal, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. Poised to build valuable experience and ready to contribute to team success with administrative and project management support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Intern/Technician
WDFW-Issaquah Salmon Hatchery & Tokul Hatchery
Issaquah and Tokul, Washington
05.2024 - 08.2024
Managed daily husbandry of fish, including feeding, and monitoring health.
Assisted in the transport of full-grown fish for planting operations, both into the live fish transport truck and to the planting sites.
Assisted in the transfer of fry from pond to pond; operations often included in-pond crowding, weighing, recording, and then transferring the fry.
Conducted extensive removal of vegetation, both upstream and at the hatchery locations.
Maintained the cleanliness and organization of hatchery facilities.
Collaborated with team members during fish health assessments.
Documented observations in hatchery logs for quality control purposes, including daily feeding amounts, medicated food, and mortalities.
Learned proper safety protocols for handling aquatic species and equipment.
Cataloged accurate records of all day-to-day activities performed throughout the internship period.
Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
Repaired hatchery equipment.
Operated maintenance vehicles, including company cars, gators, and mowers.
Lead Technician
Centennial Kennels
Maple Valley, WA
06.2020 - Current
Supervised daily operations of animal care and facility maintenance.
Directed comprehensive animal husbandry operations, including specialized feeding regimens, the administration of oral, topical, and intramuscular medications, emergency wound care, and first response.
Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments, and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
Trained new staff on kennel protocols and animal handling techniques.
Monitored animal health and reported concerns to veterinary professionals.
Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for kennel operations.
Implemented safety procedures to maintain a secure environment for animals and staff.
Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners during visits and inquiries.
Assisted junior technicians in resolving complex technical problems.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
12-2025
Skills
Animal husbandry
Project management
Equipment maintenance
Data documentation
Computer software, Excel, QGIS, ArcGIS, Sheets, Docs, Word, and R-Script
Team collaboration
Safety protocols
Records administration
Data entry, interpretation, and evaluation
Database management
Analytics
Research
Attention to detail
Complex Problem-solving
Flexible schedule
Professionalism and etiquette
Problem-solving
Dependable and reliable
Strong academic record
Certification
Washington State Driver's License
Timeline
Intern/Technician
WDFW-Issaquah Salmon Hatchery & Tokul Hatchery
05.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Technician
Centennial Kennels
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Sciences
Lab Research and Evaluation Supervisor at MACAULAY SALMON HATCHERY, DOUGLAS ISLAND PINK AND CHUM, INCLab Research and Evaluation Supervisor at MACAULAY SALMON HATCHERY, DOUGLAS ISLAND PINK AND CHUM, INC