JAMES LONG
Port Charlotte
Summary
Focused Wildlife Biologist with field experience in various locations. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas. Skilled in research and reporting and considered valuable team asset.Offering articulate technical writing skills to prepare environmental assessments. Adept using Microsoft Office and Timelapse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Technician
University of Florida, Gainesville
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in collaborative efforts with local landowners, fostering positive relationships to advance conservation goals.
- Improved ecosystem health by participating in invasive species control initiatives.
- Contributed to public education efforts, creating engaging presentations on local wildlife and habitat conservation.
Elk Technician
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
06.2023 - Current
- Installed and maintained trail cameras to monitor elk population movements.
- Organized, sorted and analyzed photographs for studying elk.
- Assisted in the installment and tracking of radio collars.
- Performed necropsies on and collected radio collars from deceased elk.
- Assisted in the capture and collaring of big horn sheep.
Sales Representative
Pet Supplies Plus
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Provide information about reptiles and amphibians on sale to the public.
- Handling reptiles, amphibians and small mammals.
Wildlife Technician
Bay Mills Indian Community
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Looked into the living and environmental conditions of mammals, including Flying Squirrel, and came up with habitat solutions
- Performed species surveys of freshwater fish
- Operated and trailered boats used in freshwater surveys
- Performed small mammal and amphibian species surveys
- PIT tagged and surveyed freshwater sturgeons.
Cashier
KFC
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons were all processed by me
- Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Provide excellent customer service by scanning and bagging groceries quickly and courteously, as well as answering phone calls.
Volunteer
Michigan DNR
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Clearing of invasive species from footpaths and nearby forested areas.
Volunteer
Seney National Wildlife Refuge
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed leadership skills as well as assisting other volunteer members by supporting and collaborating to help preserve the trails
- Made sure that safety protocols were followed at all times in work areas.
Cashier
McDonald's
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons were all processed by me
- Organized and reported financial data in order to keep track of payment histories and aid in sound financial accounting
- Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI01.2021
High School -
West Bloomfield High School
West Bloomfield Township, MI01.2017
Skills
- Data organization
- Project organization
- Exceptional time management skills
- Skilled problem solver
- Quick learner
- Reptile and Amphibian ID
- CPR certified
- Boat operation
- Knowledge of radio collar technology and use
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Wildlife Technician
University of Florida, Gainesville
04.2024 - Current
Elk Technician
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
06.2023 - Current
Sales Representative
Pet Supplies Plus
10.2022 - 05.2024
Wildlife Technician
Bay Mills Indian Community
05.2022 - 09.2022
Cashier
KFC
02.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Michigan DNR
02.2022 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Seney National Wildlife Refuge
06.2021 - 10.2021
Cashier
McDonald's
05.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
Lake Superior State University
High School -
West Bloomfield High School
First Aid/CPR Certified
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