Billy Brown
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience and knowledge of salmonid management, including rearing, pit tagging, identification (species, and spawning grounds), seine netting, and tracking. Possesses a robust physique and physical strength for fieldwork. Proven track record in aquatic habitat restoration, coupled with an expertise in scientific data analysis and interpretation. Committed to ensuring the sustainability of salmonid populations through comprehensive monitoring and conservation efforts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preloader/Package Handler
UPS
Petaluma, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted with unloading trailers manually when necessary using appropriate tools such as dollies or carts.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating material handling equipment inside the facility.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Followed proper lifting techniques when handling heavy items or boxes weighing over 50lbs.
United Angler Volunteer
United Anglers Of Casa Grande
Petaluma, CA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained fish hatchery tanks and monitored water temperature, oxygen levels, and pH balance.
- Monitored water quality parameters such as turbidity, alkalinity, and salinity according to established protocols.
- Monitored fish health by observing behaviors and physical characteristics.
- Identified potential sources of contamination in aquatic ecosystems and implemented corrective measures.
- Identified issues and recommended and applied appropriate treatment for sick fish.
- Maintained records of fish production, mortality rates and growth rates.
- Operated specialized equipment such as underwater cameras or sonar devices.
- Trained new personnel in proper care techniques for different species of fish.
- Rearing of CCC Steelhead using drip tray and bottle incubation methods.
- Restoration and surveys of creek habitat for Salmonids using native plant life.
- Kept watch over different fish populations (CCC Steelhead and Chinook Salmon in the Petaluma Water Shed) using Seine nets, Pit Tagging and other equipment.
- Tested water from creeks and rivers to determine PH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, etc. to observe water quality in natural habitats.
Volunteer Spawning (Steelhead)
Warm Springs Fish Hatchery (UA of Casa Grande)
Geyserville, CA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Processed individuals including Length, Girth, and weight measurements for documentation.
- Spawn the individuals during spawning season for CCC Steelhead on the Russian River in a ratio of 3 males to 1 female.
- Operate equipment that is relevant to the operation including fish elevator and chute.
- Transfer fertilized eggs to drip tray incubation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources (Fish And Wildlife Conservation)
Oregon State University (Online)
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Salmonidae and Local Wildlife Identification
- Equipment Operation
- Workload Management
- Facility Repairs
- Fishery Operations
- Data Recording and Assessment
- Specimen Analysis
- Writing and Oral Communication
- Scientific Monitoring
- Pit Tagging
- Seine Netting
- Soil Sampling
- Heavy Lifting
- Land Management Practices
- Natural Resource Preservation
- Policy Planning
- Crisis Assessment
- Relationship Management
- Media Relations
- Memorization Techniques
- Planning and Organization
Timeline
Preloader/Package Handler
UPS
10.2018 - Current
Volunteer Spawning (Steelhead)
Warm Springs Fish Hatchery (UA of Casa Grande)
01.2017 - 04.2017
United Angler Volunteer
United Anglers Of Casa Grande
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources (Fish And Wildlife Conservation)
Oregon State University (Online)
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