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Evan Powell

Berkshire

Summary

Dedicated fisheries technician with a strong background in fisheries biology, fish population studies, and extensive fieldwork experience. Seeking a position/internship to contribute expertise in fish abundance, diversity, and environmental science or related fields.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship

New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
05.2024 - 08.2024

Assist regional staff with freshwater fisheries management including field fisheries surveys, data recording, proofing data sheets, invasive species management and fishing outreach. Experience included handling fish, field fish identification, and boating.

Creative Inquiry Project Participant

Clemson University
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Conducted Backpacking Electrofishing Surveys for Fish Population Estimates
  • Applied fisheries biology principles to estimate fish populations in mountain stream habitats
  • Executed fieldwork, including capturing, identifying, measuring, and releasing fish during monitoring surveys
  • Assisted in all aspects of monitoring protocols, including netting fish, fish identification, measuring stream habitat and collecting water quality and quantity information
  • Collaborated with a team to lead and manage field crews during backpacking electrofishing surveys

Fishery Distributor Assistant and Fish Hatchery Technician

Fish Haven Farms
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided customer service in sales and distribution of fish
  • Supported fish packaging for transportation
  • Performed general maintenance in the facility
  • Collected larval fish from hatchery pond using seine nets
  • Maintained accurate records and collected data on various aspects of fish health, growth rates, and environmental conditions
  • Ensured maintenance and upkeep of hatchery facilities, equipment, and tanks
  • Family-owned and operated business that has provided freshwater fish for stocking ponds, lakes, and streams since 1981

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Biology and Wildlife Conservation

Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
05.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Studies

Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, New York
12.2023

Skills

  • Aquatic Species Assessment
  • Agricultural Equipment Operator
  • Practical Hatchery Experience
  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Client-Focused Fish Handling Expertise

Activities

  • Avid Fisherman and hunter
  • Snowboarder
  • American Fisheries Society
  • Golfer

Timeline

Internship

New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
05.2024 - 08.2024

Creative Inquiry Project Participant

Clemson University
09.2023 - 11.2023

Fishery Distributor Assistant and Fish Hatchery Technician

Fish Haven Farms
01.2021 - 01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Studies

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Biology and Wildlife Conservation

Clemson University
Evan Powell