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Mason Phipps

Logan,Utah

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with hands-on experience in undergraduate research, fieldwork, and public engagement. Proven skills in wildlife disease ecology, invasive species management, and environmental conservation through roles as a Lab Technician and Park Ranger Aide. Known for strong interpersonal abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ecological preservation.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab technician

USU Wildlife Disease Ecology Lab
Logan, Utah
09.2024 - Current
  • Responsibilities include collecting trail cameras in remote locations, deer captures, animal ID, putting together CWD kits, misc lab duties

Park Ranger Aide

Department of Natural Resources State Parks
Bearlake, Utah
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Responsibilities include Aquatic invasive species inspection, and decontamination, park maintenance, payment checks, removal of invasive plants, money transfer, customer service

Volunteer

USU Beaver Ecology and Relocation Center
Logan, Utah
  • Responsibilities include check in beavers, cleaning pins, feeding

Helper

Comfort 1 Hvac
Auburn, California
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Responsibilities included retrieving tools, and equipment, assisting in removal, and installation of equipment, talking to customers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology management

Utah State University
Utah
05.2026

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Utah EMT Academy
Sandy, UT
11.2024

Skills

  • AIS
  • GIS
  • Radio Telemetry
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time Management
  • Problem solver

References

  • Aaron Nelson, (435) 994-1875, aaronnelson@utah.gov
  • Tasha Valenzula, (916)-534-3085, tvalenzula38@gmail.com
  • Richard Evans, (217)-883-0872, richard.evans@usu.edu
  • Dr Kezia Manlove, (406) 600-2369, kezia.manlove@usu.edu

Timeline

Lab technician

USU Wildlife Disease Ecology Lab
09.2024 - Current

Park Ranger Aide

Department of Natural Resources State Parks
05.2024 - 10.2024

Helper

Comfort 1 Hvac
08.2020 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology management

Utah State University

Volunteer

USU Beaver Ecology and Relocation Center

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Utah EMT Academy
Mason Phipps