Brandon Chartrand
Croghan,NY
Summary
Critical thinking Research Technician demonstrating superior data gathering and analysis skills. Astute professional knowledgeable in laboratory terminology, procedures and statistical methods. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals in a laboratory environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grocery Stock Clerk
Tops Friendly Markets
08.2022 - Current
- Improved product availability by efficiently restocking shelves and display areas.
- Achieved timely inventory management by conducting accurate stock counts and reporting discrepancies.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt assistance, answering questions, and locating items as needed.
Research Technician
Thousand Island Biological Station
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Gathered fisheries data from trap net, emigration, and seining surveys.
- Enhanced research accuracy by implementing strict quality control measures and maintaining meticulous lab records.
- Cultured and stocked juvenile muskellunge into St. Lawrence River.
- Preformed acoustic telemetry, PIT, and CWT tagging on Esox spp.
- Boater safety and navigation of upper St. Lawrence River and Eastern Lake Ontario.
- Learned aquatic plant & invertebrates in littoral zone.
Salmon River Fish Hatchery Steward
Salmon River Fish Hatchery
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in the surveying of anglers around the Salmon River for data collection
- Informed and answered the questions from the public on topics about how the hatchery functions and general fish related topics.
Pesticide Applicator
Millers Turf
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Worked on Carlton Island, NY, treating specific invasive species like swallow wart.
- Treated invasive aquatic plants like milfoil, and certain algae species.
- Enhanced plant health by identifying and treating specific pest problems with targeted solutions.
- Gained experience using heavy equipment, both operation and trailering.
Education
Bachelor in Environmental Science - Watershed Science
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)
05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft software
- Teamwork and communication
- Ecological problem solving
- Freshwater plant, fish, and invertebrate identification
- Laboratory analysis
- Time management
- Professional writing
- Aquatic freshwater ecology
- Field data collection
- ArcMap/ map reading
- Operation/ trailering of water vessels
Club Affiliations
Member of the Troutbums Flyfishing club at SUNY ESF
Related Classes
- Ecology
- Intro to GIS
- Statistics
- Dendrology
- Ichthyology
- Organic Chemistry
- Writing for Science Professionals
- Fisheries Science and Management
- Limnology & Limnology Practicum
- Aquatic Restoration and Enhancement Seminar
- Watershed Hydrology
- Ecotoxicology
- Invasive Species Ecology and Management
Certification
- NYS boating license
- SDI certified (open water, computer nitrox, and drysuit)
Timeline
Research Technician
Thousand Island Biological Station
05.2023 - 08.2023
Salmon River Fish Hatchery Steward
Salmon River Fish Hatchery
09.2022 - 12.2022
Grocery Stock Clerk
Tops Friendly Markets
08.2022 - Current
Pesticide Applicator
Millers Turf
05.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor in Environmental Science - Watershed Science
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)
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