Kate LaMotta
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Independent Environmental Specialist committed to growing positive relationships with clients and colleagues at various organizational levels. Polished in conducting field examinations and reporting about environmental compliance. Seeking to expand skill set and follow passion for wildlife management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist
New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlines permit applications, ensuring timely approvals for projects, while facilitating communication between environmental consult agencies and project stakeholders, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts while complying with regulations set forth in the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act and the Flood Hazard Area Control Act.
- Conducts thorough field work to verify freshwater wetland and State Open Water delineations through soil borings, wetland indicator statuses, and hydrological indicators.
Volunteer Banding Technician
Wild Bird Research Group
09.2023 - Current
- Uses mist nests to capture New Jersey songbirds, Long- eared Owls, and Northern Saw-whet Owls.
- Follows MAPS protocol to handle and process captured birds as well as accurately record appropriate data.
- Keeps detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Performs troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Wildlife Technician
Utah State University
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Used telemetry and GPS to locate and track Greater Sage-grouse.
- Used nets and ATVs to trap female grouse to attach bands and GPS/ VHF trackers to the bird.
- Surveyed brood and nest vegetation.
- Participated in local meetings to discuss land management with stakeholders.
- Worked and lived in extreme weather conditions in a remote area.
Wildlife Rehabilitator Internship
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Interned as a wildlife rehabilitator for wildlife in New Jersey.
- Administered medications and antibiotics to injured/ orphaned animals including fawns, raptors, raccoons, as well as many others.
- Gave animals proper nutrition, enrichment, and care.
- Ensured animals were fed in accordance with their specific schedule based on age and size.
- Learned raptor bandaging for wings and feet.
- Released animals back into the wild once back in good health.
Volunteer Micro Invertebrate & Maple Syrup Project
Stockton University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Identified micro invertebrates in leaf litter around red maple trees to determine their role in maple syrup production.
- Tapped red maple trees on campus and collecting the sap through vacuum tubes.
- Boiled sap down to syrup on Stockton farm.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ12.2021
Associate degree - General Science
Ocean County College
12.2019
Skills
- Bird Banding
- Interprets Federal/ State Regulations
- Microsoft Office
- Wildlife/ Vegetation Surveys
- Environmental Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Workload Management
Certification
- The Rutgers University Wetland Delineation Certification Series [Spring 2023]
Timeline
Volunteer Banding Technician
Wild Bird Research Group
09.2023 - Current
Environmental Specialist
New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection
01.2023 - Current
Wildlife Technician
Utah State University
04.2022 - 08.2022
Wildlife Rehabilitator Internship
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer Micro Invertebrate & Maple Syrup Project
Stockton University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Stockton University
Associate degree - General Science
Ocean County College
- The Rutgers University Wetland Delineation Certification Series [Spring 2023]
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