Isaac Abbott
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background in conservation and public relations, specializing in report writing, database management, and conservation education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protection Volunteer
Missouri Department Of Conservation
06.2024 - Current
- Over 40 hours riding with law enforcement personnel to investigate violations of wildlife protection regulations and patrol bodies of water in Boone County to ensure members of the public were following fishing regulations
- Assisted with public outreach fishing events
- Assisted with ensuring that commercial fishing logs were filled out correctly
- Assisted in ensuring that taxidermists were following regulations set for that profession
- Attended a meeting between an agent and a landowner to see if their neighbor was breaking any trapping regulations after their dog was caught in a snare trap on multiple occasions
Cervid Program Assistant
Missouri Department of Conservation
01.2024 - Current
- Completed field work associated with agency deer and elk programs
- Took detailed notes for regulations and Chronic Wasting Disease after action report meetings
- Utilized database software to maintain accurate agency information on elk sightings and deer damage authorization reports
- Completed meetings with concerned land owners in the Elk Restoration Zone
- Completed the 2023 deer season harvest summary report
- Assisted other staff with various research projects, including areal goose surveys and DMAP field work
- Maintained CWD targeted removal required trainings documents for all staff
Server
Towne Club
04.2016 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
- Worked in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Resource Technician
Missouri Department of Conservation
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Removed invasive plants using chemical, mechanical, and physical techniques
- Coordinated with resource managers on field work plans
- Assisted agency staff with other duties beyond invasive species removal, such as black bass electrofishing efforts, catfish jugging sampling efforts, and prescribed fires
- Maintained equipment such as a UTV, ATV, trucks, backpack sprayers, and tractors
- Learned how to identify many different grasses, flowers, and trees, as well as different fish species
Associate
Aldi
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Developed strong customer service skills through daily interactions with customers
- Trained new employees on basic customer service techniques and procedures
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit transactions
Education
NATURAL RESOURCES - FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2022
Skills
- Report writing
- Research
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community outreach
- Fisheries sampling techniques
- Database management
- Problem solving
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Certification
- UTV Certified
- CPR Certified
References
- Adam Doerhoff, Conservation Agent Mentor, Missouri Department Of Conservation, (573) 239-6541, adam.doerhoff@mdc.mo.gov
- John George, Regional Resource Management Supervisor Former Supervisor, Missouri Department Of Conservation, (573) 777-0394, john.george@mdc.mo.gov
- Joshua White, Resource Management Technician Colleague, Missouri Department Of Conservation, (573) 418-7857, joshuawhite@mdc.mo.gov
Timeline
Protection Volunteer
Missouri Department Of Conservation
06.2024 - Current
Cervid Program Assistant
Missouri Department of Conservation
01.2024 - Current
Resource Technician
Missouri Department of Conservation
03.2023 - 01.2024
Associate
Aldi
01.2023 - 03.2023
Server
Towne Club
04.2016 - Current
NATURAL RESOURCES - FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES
University of Missouri
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