Jace Anderson
Farmington,MN
Summary
Motivated Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology student seeking a summer 2026 internship with the Minnesota DNR to gain hands-on experience in fisheries fieldwork, data collection, and natural resource management. Brings strong teamwork, managerial skills, attention to detail, and experience with biological sampling, GIS, and a strong laboratory background.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Shadyrays
Bloomington, Minnesota
08.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of 5 to 6 people in a sales-driven job.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Monitored daily sales performance to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Conducted performance reviews to assess team strengths and identify areas for development.
Crew Member
Karl's Fishing and Outdoors
Bloomington, MN
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting fishing gear and outdoor equipment to enhance their experience.
- Supported inventory management by organizing stock and monitoring supply levels.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Trained new crew members on best practices in customer service and equipment handling.
- Provided support during outdoor events, assisting with setup and customer engagement.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
Lakeville, Minnesota
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Started as a crew member and was promoted to assistant manager within 5 months
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation Biology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN01-2028
Skills
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Fish identification
- Strategic planning
- Strategic thinking
- Rod and reel fish sampling
Affiliations
University of Minnesota Bass Fishing team member
Certification
Boaters safety - completed summer 2025
UMN FWCB Animal Handling & Lab Safety Training
ArcGIS Pro Basic / GIS Fundamentals Training (through coursework)
UMN FWCB Animal Handling & Lab Safety Training
ArcGIS Pro Basic / GIS Fundamentals Training (through coursework)
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Shadyrays
08.2024 - Current
Crew Member
Karl's Fishing and Outdoors
09.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
10.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation Biology
University of Minnesota