Benjamin Veysey
Camas,Washington
Summary
Hardworking professional with skills in horticulture, fisheries, data collection, and management. Passionate outdoorsman with a strong desire to improve the environment and protect native fish. Well-versed in operating power tools and equipment, experience in both the field and hatchery settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hatchery Technician Intern
Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
2023.10 - Current
- Worked with juvenile and adult Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Kokanee Salmon.
- Completed daily routines; feeding, picking loss, vacuuming ponds, checking flows, checking dissolved oxygen levels, calculating temperature units, and sampling fish.
- Accurately recorded information on mortality, amount of feed, dissolved oxygen levels, and flows.
- Spawned adult salmon and steelhead; checking fish for ripeness, collecting and mixing milt and eggs, placing eggs in iodine bath, measuring out and traying eggs, and recording accurate information on the take.
- Worked in incubation; shocking eggs, picking eggs, checking KD, cleaning screens and trays, and ponding fry.
- Maintained grounds; mowing, leaf blowing, trimming trees and shrubs, pressure washing, hosing raceways, and picking up general debris.
- Maintained and repaired small to medium sized machinery.
Scientific Technician
Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
2023.05 - 2023.10
- Identified and measured all Northern Pikeminnow, then examined for spaghetti/floy tags and scanned for PIT tags.
- Accurately recorded PIT and spaghetti/floy Tag information, proofed logbook, and reported all tag recoveries.
- Filed out, completed, and filed daily angler registration forms.
- Filled out and issued pay vouchers to anglers after conducting an exit interview and determining eligibility.
- Proofed all data for completeness, accuracy, and quality.
- Ensured a clean vehicle and workspace, ensuring vehicle was adequately stocked with supplies each day.
- - Regularly engaged with the public, discussing the Sport Reward Fishery in detail to anglers.
Landscape Technician
Gardencraft
2021.10 - 2023.04
- Accurately identified native and ornamental plants and used knowledge of plant biology to maintain and evaluate condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds, inspecting for pests, weeds, and diseases.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health through verbal and written communication, sharing resources and reference material
- Frequently took measurements and monitored projects for accuracy, completeness, and quality control
- Paired strong organizational and communication skills with knowledge of proper construction practices to install stonework, fences, lawns, and drainage systems according to landscape design plans and client specifications.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation systems for outdoor areas.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
2020.03 - 2020.10
- Loaded and unloaded freight manually or using company-provided equipment.
- Documented freight movement and collected and recorded inventory to prevent lost or misplaced items.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks, complying with company and legal requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
Caseworker
Boys Republic
2019.11 - 2020.01
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring, and crisis intervention.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Manager/Cook/Driver
Leonardo’s Pizza
2016.02 - 2019.08
- Oversaw day to day operations; recorded daily metrics, filled out forms regarding customer satisfaction, food orders received, and food prepared daily, recorded necessary employee disciplinary action, and monitored proper function within store.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
University of Vermont (UVM), College of Arts And Sciences
Burlington, VTAssociate of Applied Science - Fisheries Technology
Mount Hood Community College
Gresham, Oregon 06.2025
Skills
- Fish Identification
- Accurate data completion
- Fisheries Techniques
- Fish Husbandry
Certification
Timeline
Hatchery Technician Intern
Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
2023.10 - Current
Scientific Technician
Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
2023.05 - 2023.10
Landscape Technician
Gardencraft
2021.10 - 2023.04
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
2020.03 - 2020.10
Caseworker
Boys Republic
2019.11 - 2020.01
Manager/Cook/Driver
Leonardo’s Pizza
2016.02 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
University of Vermont (UVM), College of Arts And Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Fisheries Technology
Mount Hood Community College
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