Harley Jackson
Nederland,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fishery Laboratory Technician
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Support aquatic management goals by conducting surveys, habitat assessments and fisheries research
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Sales Partner
Boot Barn
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained high store standards in merchandising, security, and visual presentation
- Addressed and resolved escalated customer complaints and worked to restore satisfaction
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Shared product knowledge with customers and offered personal recommendations to boost upselling and cross-selling goals
- Exercised leadership skills to encourage and build effective relationships with team members to promote productivity and reduce conflict.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Biological Research Assistant
Fort Keogh-USDA-ARS Research Laboratory
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted research, including collection of samples, such as photosynthetic data, soil moisture content, soil, and vegetation
- Used computer-interfaced equipment, statistical programs, Tremble GIS Interface, and GPS transmitters
- Assisted with development of qualitative and quantitative study data collection materials.
- Maintained master calendar and spreadsheets for enrollments and data entry into protocol management system.
- Met with research supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding status of tasks.
- Inspected and calibrated pH meters, spectrophotometers, scales, and LI-COR
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- Monitored staff actions and laboratory procedures to uphold USDA compliance and protect integrity of collected research.
- Planned and executed major aspects of meeting management.
Cervid Husbandry Technician
Prime Acres
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Procured, administered, and recorded all data according to TWPD protocols
- Assisted in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications orally, intramuscular, subcutaneously, and intravenously.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
Feed Store Manager
Newton Feed Store
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Oversaw merchandising and displays, signage, decorations, and cleaning to maintain safety and readiness for customers
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions, and building rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation Management
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2023
Skills
- Observational and analytical skills
- Communication/Public Speaking
- Leadership/working both independently and collaboratively
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Certification
- Post-Mortem Chronic Wasting Disease sample collection through the USDA and TAHC
- Texas Boater's Education
- Texas Hunter's Education
- National CPR Foundation-First Aid (2022)
- Beef Quality Assurance (2020)
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Fishery Laboratory Technician
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
07.2023 - 10.2023
Biological Research Assistant
Fort Keogh-USDA-ARS Research Laboratory
01.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Partner
Boot Barn
08.2021 - 05.2023
Cervid Husbandry Technician
Prime Acres
03.2021 - 09.2021
Feed Store Manager
Newton Feed Store
05.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation Management
McNeese State University
- Post-Mortem Chronic Wasting Disease sample collection through the USDA and TAHC
- Texas Boater's Education
- Texas Hunter's Education
- National CPR Foundation-First Aid (2022)
- Beef Quality Assurance (2020)