Brycen Boettcher
Richmond
Summary
Experienced in designing and implementing sampling surveys and assisting in data collection to support project objectives. Utilize effective communication and organizational skills to ensure effective field operations. Knowledge of working in a diverse work environment including isolated areas and commercial industries collecting fisheries data.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fish Ecology Lab Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2022 - Current
- Assisting with research projects on riverine and estuarine fish species throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed
- Executing biological surveys and habitat assessments for the Virginia Natural Heritage: Healthy Waters Program
- Analyzing commerical marine fisheries data in Excel pivot tables for multi-agency projects
- Operating boats and working in a commercial fishing industry setting while assisting Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program
Natural Resources Technician II
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted in the collection of fisheries data to monitor anadromous and resident fish populations via boat electrofishing, backpack shocking, fishway traps, and other collection techniques.
- Maintained and executed log of maintenance on motor vehicles, boats, and outboard motors from regional workstation
- Collected eDNA samples to mark presence and absence of anadromous species in spawning streams above and below of culvert barrier crossings
- Helped enter fisheries data into databases and Excel documents for use in regional management plans
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies and Biology
Randolph Macon College
Ashland, Va05.2020
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Va05-2026
Skills
- Boat operation and trailering
- Data analysis
- eDNA methods
- Electrofishing
- Fish handling
- Habitat assessments
- Otolith and scale extraction
- Scientific writing
Timeline
Fish Ecology Lab Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2022 - Current
Natural Resources Technician II
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies and Biology
Randolph Macon College
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
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