KODY LUDWIG
Olympia,Washington
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Port Sampler- Scientific Technician 2
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
06.2023 - Current
- Collection of effort, catch, and biological data from ocean recreational and commercial troll fisheries through angler interviews, examination of marine fish catches, and collection of various biological data (scales, CWT tags, otoliths)
- Species identification of salmon, rockfish, flatfish, and other marine fish
- Recorded field data utilizing electronic devices, software programs, and paper forms; including daily synchronization of data to external databases
- Regular professional interactions with recreational, tribal, and commercial fishermen to explain WDFW research projects, procedures, and objectives to enlist their cooperation in reporting marked fish encounters, recording types and locations of catches, and overall fishing effort.
Port Sampler- Scientific Technician 2
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Collection of effort, catch, and biological data from ocean recreational and commercial troll fisheries through angler interviews, examination of marine fish catches, and collection of various biological data (scales, CWT tags, otoliths)
- Species identification of salmon, rockfish, flatfish, and other marine fish
- Recorded field data utilizing electronic devices, software programs, and paper forms; including daily synchronization of data to external databases
- Regular professional interactions with recreational, tribal, and commercial fishermen to explain WDFW research projects, procedures, and objectives to enlist their cooperation in reporting marked fish encounters, recording types and locations of catches, and overall fishing effort.
Quality Assurance Technician
Trident Seafoods Corporation
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted standardized tests on products and materials to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, weight, dimension, and texture
- Reviewed purchased products or components and provided input to the decision of whether to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor
- Documented data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with HACCP standards and company policies and procedures
- Recorded test data such as weights, temperatures, moisture content, qualities and quantities inspected or graded
- Prepared reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities to production.
Fisheries Technician
Tacoma Power
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Identified and sorting adult and juvenile salmonid and steelhead in a fast-paced environment
- Followed a disposition protocol by sorting fish by species, lifestage, sex, and over 20 different marks and tags for a trap and haul program
- Collected and organized biological and environmental samples (scales, otoliths, other ageing structures, tissues, water quality, and temperatures) at traps and remote field locations
- Compiled and analyzed statistical, special, and technical information using Access databases and Excel and prepared a variety of reports as needed for fisheries management on the Cowlitz River
- Maintained adult and juvenile facility operations equipment, including dewatering equipment, valves, pumps, tanks, screens, tagging and recovery equipment, and counters
- Monitored and maintained water quality levels.
Agricultural Aid
Washington State Department of Agriculture
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Gypsy Moth Trap Assembly (Approximately 800-900 traps)
- Used G.P.S location tracking (iForm and Maps.me) for trap installation planning and placement
- Informed the public regarding trap placement and provide Gypsy Moth outreach materials
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting trap efficiencies to supervisor
- Taxonomically identified Asian Gypsy Moth.
Shellfish & Water Monitoring Technician
Pacific Seafood Internship
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Created a product-tracking system of Oysters using Homeport nautical GPS software to improve accuracy of future production
- Deckhand experience
- Boat maintenance/Repair
- Oyster reproduction analysis.
Environmental Technician
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Prescribed fire team/ wildland firefighter
- Assisted biologists in multiple species surveys (Mammals, Amphibians, Raptors, Fish, Plants), Game camera assembly, seed collection and dispersal
- Watershed restoration: created fire barriers and exterminated evasive species.
Education
Master of Environmental Studies -
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Marine Biology
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Environmental Studies
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2018
Skills
- Field Data Collection and Interpretation
- Lab Techniques/Protocol/Safety
- Instrument Calibration
- Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
- Scientific writing
- Species taxonomy identification
- Statistical Analysis – R studio and JMP
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
Certifications
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
- Auto-Fluorescent Microscope
- Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FAAS)
- Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)
- PADI Open Water Scuba
- Wildland Firefighter
References
- Ranelle Reber: Biologist (WA Dep. of Fish & Wildlife)
360-280-0932
- Lindsay Schulock: Biologist (WA Dep. of Fish & Wildlife)
360-480-3471
- Shannon Becker: Quality Assurance Manager (Trident Seafoods)
206-445-4160
- Jamie Murphy: Natural Resource Biologist (Tacoma Power)
360-701-5054
- Missy Baier: Natural Resource Biologist (Tacoma Power)
360-520-2991
Timeline
Port Sampler- Scientific Technician 2
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
06.2023 - Current
Port Sampler- Scientific Technician 2
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
06.2023 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance Technician
Trident Seafoods Corporation
01.2019 - 09.2022
Fisheries Technician
Tacoma Power
09.2018 - 12.2018
Agricultural Aid
Washington State Department of Agriculture
06.2018 - 09.2018
Shellfish & Water Monitoring Technician
Pacific Seafood Internship
06.2017 - 09.2017
Environmental Technician
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
06.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Environmental Studies -
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Marine Biology
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Environmental Studies
The Evergreen State College
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