George Elliott
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Dedicated natural resource scientist striving to improve the relationship between people and the natural world through meticulous research and associated planning. I am a dependable worker with diverse environmental experience, and I am a vital component of any team I join.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fisheries Technician
West Fork Environmental
Tumwater, WA
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Identified, counted, and measured various fish species on rotary screw traps using meticulous observation
- Tagged coho and steelhead smolts via VIE tagging and caudal clips for use in mark-recapture studies
- Extracted scale samples from hatchery steelhead smolts
- Operated rotary screw traps during adverse weather conditions and regularly adjusted for optimal smolt capture
- Used coded wire tag detector on coho and steelhead smolts
- Utilized backpack electrofisher and seine nets to capture and relocate native fish at active construction sites
- Conducted stream surveys to assess habitat suitability for salmonids in preparation for restoration projects
- Performed water quality testing for pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and temperature in various streams
- Mapped substrate of large river to assess suitability for various salmonids
- Conducted culvert assessments to test functionality and fish passability of various culverts
- Used ArcGIS Field Maps to record various culvert and stream assessment data
- Performed quality control of field data in office setting and aided in data summary/ write-up
- Aided in assembly and implementation of PIT tag antennae at multiple sites
- Operated PIT tag antennae raft with a partner to identify and locate tagged fish within large river system
- Used ArcGIS Field Maps to record Perennial Initiation Points and to map upper reaches of perennial streams for use in riparian buffering on forestry lands
Truck Driver and Furniture Mover
1-800-GOT-JUNK
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with others efficiently to complete moving tasks
- Negotiated with customers on a daily basis
- Carried heavy objects regularly and often carried for long periods
- Drove and operated hydraulic-lift truck on a daily basis
Mover
Bekins Northwest
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Hauled various boxes and furniture for clients using dollies
- Coordinated with partner to lift exceptionally heavy objects
- Packed valuables carefully into boxes before transport
- Communicated with clients about preferences
- Loaded/unloaded and organized boxes and furniture into trucks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA03-2023
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA06-2019
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Written Communication
- First-aid and CPR
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Open Water SCUBA Certification
- Washington State Boater’s License
Timeline
Fisheries Technician
West Fork Environmental
04.2023 - 09.2024
Truck Driver and Furniture Mover
1-800-GOT-JUNK
05.2022 - 03.2023
Mover
Bekins Northwest
03.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Washington
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
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