Fred Tucker
Mason,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with a technical background in biology and conservation, and a range of experience including administration, quality assurance, and hands-on field work. I always strive to be proactive, efficient, and communicative.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
USDA NRCS Resource Conservationist
Ingham Conservation District
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Assists with creation of conservation plans for farm producers and landowners.
- Provides technical and programmatic customer support for multiple USDA programs.
- Assists with NRCS contract management and program eligibility determinations.
USDA NRCS Farm Bill Specialist
Ingham Conservation District
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Provides administrative support to four District Conservationists for Jackson, Ingham, Shiawassee and Gratiot counties
- Assists with management of 200+ Natural Resources Conservation Service Farm Bill contracts totaling above $3 million
- Assists customers with questions regarding contracts and applications, routes phone calls to colleagues, and prepares regular mailings for hundreds of participants and applicants
Amphibian Keeper
Josh's Frogs
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Provides care for and facilitates breeding of many species of tree frogs and toads, according to SOPs
- Writes and edits SOPs to ensure quality care and improvement of efficiency
- Designated as Team Lead, responsible for managing completion of care tasks during absence of personnel
- Packages and fulfills customer orders of live animals in a timely and efficient manner
Stability Technician
Aerotek at Pfizer
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Communicates with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing leaders to facilitate stability testing in accordance with federal regulations
- Tracks and plans stability sampling using Microsoft Excel and SAP
- Completes and reviews API regulatory reporting paperwork and updates Lab Inventory Management System (LIMS) with stability test data
- Assists Stability Laboratory with sample measurement and delivery to and from other departments
- Assists Retained Samples team with inspection of packaging and drug products
Teaching Assistant, Biology Department
Ohio University
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Instructs and assists professor in a variety of undergraduate-level courses including Introductory Biology, Ichthyology, Animal Behavior, and Biology labs.
- Grades test and quizzes and provides student support during office hours.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2019
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental And Field Biology
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH05-2017
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Written and Verbal communication
- Problem solving and troubleshooting
- Data analysis and reporting
- Office organization and file management
- Teamwork and customer service
- Contract and account management
- Government program policy
Awards
Received Ohio University's Original Work Grant for research and creative work.
Timeline
USDA NRCS Resource Conservationist
Ingham Conservation District
06.2025 - 10.2025
USDA NRCS Farm Bill Specialist
Ingham Conservation District
06.2023 - 06.2025
Amphibian Keeper
Josh's Frogs
08.2021 - 05.2023
Stability Technician
Aerotek at Pfizer
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant, Biology Department
Ohio University
08.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Biology
Ohio University
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental And Field Biology
Ohio Northern University