Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Relevant Experience
International and Community Service
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Lucas B. Reichhelm

Westport,CT

Summary

Dedicated ecology and environmental science graduate with hands-on experience in field research, species surveys, and ecological conservation. Skilled in remote sensing, environmental modeling, and handling complex outdoor projects. Adept at working in both team-oriented and independent research settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Camp Director and Operator

High Tide Adventures
Port Jefferson, USA
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Operated motorboats on the Long Island Sound; CT – Port Jefferson
  • Responsible for care and safety of campers/boaters

Ecological research survey intern

Costa Rican Ministry of Environment
Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Surveyed canals and forest trails to conduct species richness surveys
  • Trained in vertebrate ID, including birds by call and plumage
  • Conducted bird surveys at early hours
  • Tracked Jaguar movement using trail cameras
  • Housed in primitive camping setting, no running water
  • Lived and worked with peers to facilitate optimal functionality

Cultural Study and Environmental Research participant

East Cape, Mexico
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Personal solo research on habits and environment of: San Lucas Desert Iguana, Cape Spiny-tailed iguana, Black Widow Spider, Baja California Bark Scorpion, Baja California Rattlesnake

Field intern

Aspetuck Land Trust
Fairfield County, USA
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Maintained preserve trails
  • Removed invasive plant species
  • Ensured healthy growth of highbush blueberries

Student Service Program participant

Ecuador and the Galapagos, Ecuador
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Re-numbered and tagged near-extinct, Yellow-Spotted and Giant River turtles in the Arajuno River, Amazon Basin, for replenishment
  • Re-built habitat area for turtle’s nesting environment
  • Studied Raptors and their habitat at Condor park in Ecuador
  • Studied indigenous animals in Animal rescue and rehabilitation center on Arajuno River
  • Studied marine life on Isabella Island, Galapagos
  • In depth study and observation of marine Iguanas

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ecology Evolution and Natural Resources

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2024

Skills

  • Boating and navigation in aquatic ecosystems
  • Species identification (birds, reptiles)
  • GPS and remote sensing
  • Research in challenging field environments
  • Leadership and teamwork in outdoor education

Training

  • Plant Ecology
  • Wetland Ecology
  • Intermediate Environmental Geomatics
  • Advanced Remote Sensing
  • Principles of Natural Resource Management
  • Vertebrate Zoology
  • Fundamentals of Environmental and Ecological Modeling

Relevant Experience

  • Personal experience handling hunting-trained bird dogs, specifically English Setters
  • Experience camping in primitive setting
  • Experience using 4WD vehicles and ATV’s, driving long distances
  • Experience conducting vegetation surveys and wetland delineations
  • Experience handling wild birds

International and Community Service

  • Student Service Program, Ecuador and the Galapagos, 06/15, 07/15, Re-numbered and tagged near-extinct, Yellow-Spotted and Giant River turtles in the Arajuno River, Amazon Basin, for replenishment, Re-built habitat area for turtle’s nesting environment, Studied Raptors and their habitat at Condor park in Ecuador, Studied indigenous animals in Animal rescue and rehabilitation center on Arajuno River, Studied marine life on Isabella Island, Galapagos, In depth study and observation of marine Iguanas, Taught English to students at Galapagos School
  • Family Service, Cultural Study and Environmental Research, East Cape, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 01/10, 12/17, Personal solo research on habits and environment of: San Lucas Desert Iguana, Cape Spiny-tailed iguana, Black Widow Spider, Baja California Bark Scorpion, Baja California Rattlesnake

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Camp Director and Operator

High Tide Adventures
08.2023 - 08.2024

Ecological research survey intern

Costa Rican Ministry of Environment
05.2019 - 07.2019

Field intern

Aspetuck Land Trust
05.2017 - 06.2017

Student Service Program participant

06.2015 - 07.2015

Cultural Study and Environmental Research participant

01.2010 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Ecology Evolution and Natural Resources

Rutgers University
Lucas B. Reichhelm