Madalana Donati
Appleton,WI
Summary
Skilled Wildlife Technician with experience in wildlife management, wild animal handling, habitat restoration, and data collection. Strengths include strong observational skills, knowledge of species identification, and proficiency in using/maintaining field research equipment. Previous work has contributed to the successful implementation of conservation programs and enhanced understanding of local ecosystems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Technician
Department of Natural Resources
Navarino, WI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Wild rice surveys, aiding in population monitoring.
- Captured and rehabilitated cygnet trumpeter swan
- Captured, aged, sexed, and banded wood ducks, mallards, and Canadian geese.
- Maintained banding cages and baited them.
- Prairie and wetland mowing/habitat maintenance.
- Captured and relocated raccoons from banding sites.
- Planned and implemented strategies for controlling invasive species populations.
- Trained volunteers in safe wildlife capture techniques and humane animal care practices.
- Identified potential conflicts between humans and wildlife and proposed solutions.
Public Works Employee
City of Rosemount
Rosemount, MN
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the installation and repair of water and sewer systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles used for Public Works projects.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Mowed and weed whacked public parks.
- Dragged baseball fields.
- Put in chain-link fences.
- Painted wooden fences and buildings.
- Picked up trash and washed graffiti.
- Worked with the public to solve problems within the department.
- Maintained floral/decorative elements of the city.
Barista
Starbucks
Lakeville, MN
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI06-2026
Skills
- Data Collection
- Soil Sampling
- Pesticide application
- GPS Navigation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Animal Handling
- Environmental Science
- Research management
- Animal evaluation
- Writing scientific papers
- Specimen Collection
Affiliations
- Collegiate Women's Ice hockey
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Roller hockey
- Lawrence Christian Fellowship(club)
Certification
- Chainsaw certified
- Tractor certified
- CPR and first aid certified(adults and children)
- Trailer certified
- Winch certified
- Boat certified
Accomplishments
- Captain of my club hockey team in 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wildlife Technician
Department of Natural Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
Public Works Employee
City of Rosemount
05.2022 - 09.2023
Barista
Starbucks
04.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
Lawrence University
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