Daniel Dalton
Resource Management
Jackson,MO
Summary
Conservation focused professional with B.S. Wildlife Conservation Biology currently working for the Missouri Department of Conservation as a Private Land Technician. Skilled in using landscaping tools and equipment, invasive species control, maintaining native plants, and engaging with staff and landowners. Committed to supporting conservation goals on public and private lands through the creation and care of native landscapes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Private Land Technician
Missouri Department of Conservation
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored equipment, including trailers, UTVs, burn trailers, leaf blowers, and drip torches, chain saws to ensure they are up to date and operating correctly.
- Worked with landowners to lend them equipment and help them reach their prescribed burn and herbicide spraying goals.
- Maintained the pollinator plot at the southeast regional office.
- Managed invasive species on the sand prairies of southeast missouri.
- Responsible for ordering chemicals and keeping up with inventory of the chemical shed.
- Spent many hours helping fisheries, foresters, and working CWD operations.
- Helped assist with many community/outreach programs. Fishing Events, Career Days. Lead a station at the Charleston Correctional Facility Fishing Day Event.
- Use Purchasing Card responsibly to make purchases for equipment repair and maintenance.
Wildlife Health Technician (CWD)
Missouri Department Of Conservation
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinate with Taxidermists and Meat Processors to collect Deer RPLN (Lymph Node) samples and data sheets
- Keep taxidermist/meat processor contact list updated and keep records of samples and data sheets with Microsoft access
- Ship samples and data sheets weekly through UPS to Columbia, MO
- Respond to sick animals and collect sample or full carcass
- Thoroughly clean sampling supplies and PPE
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Work independently and coordinated own schedule
Busser/Certified Trainer
Darden Olive Garden
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
12.2015 - 08.2021
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Organized and cleaned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter and kitchen surfaces.
- Trained 6 new employees for busser role.
Intern
Wildlife Rescue Center
Ballwin, Missouri
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Performed health checks and performed environmental monitoring and cleaning.
- Monitored general health, environmental conditions and keeping daily records.
- Performed quality assurance rounds and submitted findings to Facility Manager.
- Spent 200+ hours caring for wild animals.
Military Veteran, Honorable Discharge
US Army
Granite City, Illinois
07.2012 - 07.2020
- Endured 100s of hours of long strenuous activities.
- Operated and performed preventive maintenance for motor vehicles, radio's, and firearms.
- Operated combat bridge trucks.
- Perform duties as deck hand on bridge erection boat.
- Assist in bridge site rafting operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 08.2015 - 05.2021
Skills
Adaptability
Teamwork
Time Management
Positive attitude
Organized
Customer service
Patience
Self motivation
Adaptability
Certification
Certified Pesticide Applicator (Public Operator)
Timeline
Certified Pesticide Applicator (Public Operator)
06-2024
UTV Certification
05-2022
Chainsaw Certification
05-2022
Private Land Technician
Missouri Department of Conservation
04.2022 - Current
Wildlife Health Technician (CWD)
Missouri Department Of Conservation
08.2021 - 03.2022
Intern
Wildlife Rescue Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Busser/Certified Trainer
Darden Olive Garden
12.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2015 - 05.2021
Military Veteran, Honorable Discharge
US Army
07.2012 - 07.2020
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