Emily Wille
Arena,WI
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Environmental and Conservation major. Proficient in data analysis and environmental impact assessments. I can demonstrate my ability to conduct field research and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams through internships and academic projects. I am passionate about sustainable development and land stewardship. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
DNR- Wildlife and Fisheries
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Conducted field surveys to assess fish health and habitat conditions.
- Operated a variety of equipment used in the collection of data from aquatic environments such as backpack shockers, boom shockers, and nets.
- Collected data on water temperature, clarity, and oxygen content from aquatic habitats.
- Collaborated with researchers from other agencies on joint projects involving fisheries management.
- Monitored fish catches in order to track trends in harvest size and composition.
- Identified fish species and monitored their population levels in local waterways.
- Inspected commercial fishing vessels to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Guided Research
UW-Platteville
Platteville, Wisconsin
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted research under Professor Underwood on charcoal fragments found in soil samples from West Virginia.
- Recognized the significance of land history while collaborating effectively with peers and professors.
Land Steward
Quercus Stewardship LLC
Black Earth, Wisconsin
05.2024 - 08.2024
- I actively learned about common native and invasive species of plants in woodlands, wetlands, and prairies.
- This summer job allowed me to gain valuable insights on land practices, and to enhance my skills in conservation, team leadership, land stewardship, and critical thinking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Conservation, Biology
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Field experience
- Laboratory technique experience
- Project management
- Statistical software
- Communication skills
- Resource management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Aquatic habitat assessment
- Species identification
- Data collection
- Field research
- Team leadership
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Analytics
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Research and analysis
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certification Number- 121938
- Category- 5.0
- GIS Certification (2026)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
DNR- Wildlife and Fisheries
05.2025 - 08.2025
Guided Research
UW-Platteville
09.2024 - 12.2024
Land Steward
Quercus Stewardship LLC
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Conservation, Biology
University of Wisconsin, Platteville