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Gavin Sessions

Averill Park,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boat Steward

Adirondack Watershed Institute
Paul Smiths, NY
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed decontamination protocol on all types of watercraft.
  • Communicated with boaters and collected data for the invasive species database.
  • Informed the public on preventative measures and ways to identify native and invasive aquatic species.
  • Issued inspection and decontamination cards for boaters within the Adirondack Park.

Hydrologist Technician

United States Geologic Survey
Rensselaer, NY
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Measured water levels at gage houses and did required maintenance and calibrations
  • Sampled groundwater wells and collected discharge measurements samples, and sediment samples
  • Operated and cleaned lab equipment used in the field and replaced broken parts at gage houses
  • Operated flow tracker boats and updated real-time USGS discharge measurements to the public database.
  • Conducted hydrological investigations and collected water samples from wells, rivers, lakes and other surface sources for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted with the installation of new monitoring wells and supervised well maintenance programs.

Research Technician

Department of Environmental Conservation
Rensselaer, NY
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Diagnosed and fixed problems with API and Thermo ozone pumps
  • Cleaned 6 liter and 15-liter air canisters
  • Attached and detached nitrogen dewars daily
  • Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting
  • Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
  • Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment such as pipetting devices and balances.
  • Calibrated analytical instruments according to established protocols prior to use in experiments.
  • Prepared samples for analysis, including sample filtration, centrifugation, and dilution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Paul Smith's College
Paul Smith's, New York
05-2024

Associate of Science - Environmental Science

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York
05-2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS
  • Pressure testing
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Customer Assistance
  • Experimental design
  • Inventory Control
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Data Entry
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Precision measurement
  • Equipment Operation

Awards

  • Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
  • NYS Scholar Athlete Award
  • National Society of Leadership and Success Member

Volunteer Experience

  • Data collection for Paul Smiths Meadow Restoration Project (2022-2023)
  • Brook trout collection for Paul Smiths Fisheries Club Analysis (2022-2023)
  • Hudson Valley Community College White Pine Restoration (2021-2022)

Certification

  • PADI Open Water Scuba Diver 2024
  • CPR 2024
  • Stop the Bleed 2024

Accomplishments

  • Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
  • NYS Scholar Athlete Award
  • National Society of Leadership and Success Member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Boat Steward

Adirondack Watershed Institute
05.2024 - Current

Hydrologist Technician

United States Geologic Survey
08.2023 - 05.2024

Research Technician

Department of Environmental Conservation
05.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Paul Smith's College

Associate of Science - Environmental Science

Hudson Valley Community College

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