DAVID M. LARUSSO
Angola,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic, resourceful, and results-oriented individual with excellent qualifications and experience to support activities and projects involving fish and wildlife management, research and surveys, marine and wildlife biology, and environmental conservation. Highly skilled at performing effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in demanding environments to complete assigned projects and tasks. Motivated and self-directed with strong communication skills to establish productive working relationships with co-workers and management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
DML Services
Angola, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Fully accountable for demonstrating initiative, strong communication and problem solving skills, and customer service aptitude to plan, coordinate, and deliver services to customers
- Directly responsible for maintaining and using various tools and equipment, customer service, sales, project scheduling, and managing workflow
- Address and resolve any issues/problems and ensure duties are completed thoroughly and with a strong sense of urgency
- Display strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills while efficiently completing all work
- Identify and provide additional assistance/support as needed to ensure efficient operations and positive outcomes
- Quickly learn and master new systems, processes, and job responsibilities to produce significant contributions
- Exercise independent judgment and assume responsibility while acting in the best interest of the company
- Use excellent customer service and listening skills to exceed expectations and to ensure complete satisfaction
Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)
NYSDEC
Warrensburg/Buffalo/Dunkirk/Avonk, New York
09.2003 - 12.2018
- Maintained full responsibility for utilizing strong coordination and critical thinking skills and fish and wildlife knowledge to support a variety of activities/tasks
- Held accountable for assessing lakes and ponds using various sampling techniques, conducting habitat suitability surveys, and constructing barrier dams
- Maintained sampling gear, disinfected vessels, collected biological data, and entered/maintained data in a Microsoft Access database
- Monitored and evaluated overall performance to ensure the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, and quality
- Accepted new assignments, responsibilities, and duties with a positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
- Provided progress reports and updates to supervisor on the status of projects, work performed, and other issues
- Established a reputation for professionalism and reliability as well as for maintaining a high level of productivity
- Recognized by management for anticipating problems, exceeding expectations, and delivering excellent results
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Fisheries and Aquaculture
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY01.2003
Natural Resources Conservation Coursework -
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NYResearch: Fisheries Technician / Assistant -
Cornell University Biological Field Station
Oneida LakeSkills
- Conducting Research and Surveys
- Environmental and Conservation
- Highly Reliable and Dependable
- Mechanically/Technically Inclined
- Operating Equipment/Machines
- Meticulous Attention to Details
- Customer Service & Relationships
- Analyzing / Resolving Problems
- Multi-Tasking/Prioritizing Work
- Fisheries Research / Management
- Equipment Maintenance/Repair
- Professional/Positive Demeanor
Courseworktrainingcomputer
- Fisheries/Aquaculture Techniques
- GIS
- Fish Nutrition
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Aquatic and Marine Ecology
- Fisheries/Pond Management
- Fisheries Research
- Aquaculture
- Sampling Gear
- Heavy Equipment
- Boat Operation
- PCs/Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Data Research and Analysis
- Surveys
- Carpentry
Timeline
Equipment Operator
DML Services
01.2019 - Current
Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)
NYSDEC
09.2003 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Fisheries and Aquaculture
SUNY Cobleskill
Natural Resources Conservation Coursework -
Finger Lakes Community College
Research: Fisheries Technician / Assistant -
Cornell University Biological Field Station