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Nathan Pingel

Fishers

Summary

Reliable and hard working, with strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving in various midwestern biomes. Possesses foundational knowledge in forestry and natural conservation, coupled with hands-on skills in equipment use and maintenance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Resource Management Tech

Prophetstown State Park
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Identified various local, introduced, and invasive plants around the park.
  • Operated various vehicles such as light and heavy trucks, UTVs, and ATVs to traverse the park and carry equipment and material across it.
  • Replenished and mixed herbicides for use in property management.

Invasive Removal Tech

Geswein Farm and Land
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Removed invasive species using a variety of tools including hand axe, hedge clippers, handsaw, small electric chainsaw and herbicide spray.
  • Maintained and trimmed tree farm through use of electric chainsaw and herbicide spray.


Assistant Custodian and Groundskeeper

Marian High School
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in renovating the football field, bleachers, and commentary station.
  • Assisted in setting up facilities for upcoming school year by cleaning and organizing classrooms as well as removing large furniture safely from room to room

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2024

Skills

  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Facilities maintenance and repairs
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Environmental compliance
  • Skilled in land navigation, including reading topographic maps, using a compass, and GPS unit
  • Experience with nonlethal trapping and handling of small mammals and birds

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Wildlife Field Technician Camp May 2022 – June 2022

Purdue University 358 Hagerman Lake Rd Iron River, MI 49935

  • Conducted visual and auditory surveys for birds as well as capturing, handling, banding, recording, and releasing birds.
  • Performed powder and spool-line tracking of small mammals as well as capturing, handling, marking, recording, and releasing of small mammals.
  • Performed nighttime auditory surveys of bats using specialized equipment.
  • Performed telemetry-based transmitter tracking.


Timeline

Seasonal Resource Management Tech

Prophetstown State Park
08.2024 - 10.2024

Invasive Removal Tech

Geswein Farm and Land
06.2023 - 08.2024

Assistant Custodian and Groundskeeper

Marian High School
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology

Purdue University