Nicholas LeMieux
Morristown,MN
Summary
Undergraduate student currently attending Bemidji State University and graduating on May 3rd, 2024, majoring in Wildlife Biology and minoring in Fisheries Biology with much interest in fish and wildlife. Wanting to make a difference in wildlife and fisheries management in Minnesota and help assist in the maintenance of our ecosystems to allow them to thrive for the future. Pushes to be a dependable and organized team member who will do their job with efficiency and care to make sure the Waterville Fish Hatchery is operational and maintained.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
IBI Fisheries Intern
Minnesota DNR
Brainerd, MN
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in IBI fish surveys to help determine productivity and efficiency in lakes across Minnesota.
- Sampled smaller fish such as minnows, darters, shiners, and sunfish by electro-fishing and seine netting.
- Pulled and set trap nets and gill nets to catch bigger fish like walleye, bass, Northern Pike, and other species.
- Pulled boat trailers and traveled long distances with equipment.
- Participated in TDO tests to determine the water quality of lakes across Minnesota.
- Recorded data taken from the field surveys into the desired software.
Park Maintenance Worker
City Of Faribault
Faribault, MN
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming, debris removal, and river clean-up.
- Operated light and heavy vehicles
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
- Prepped and handled baseball and softball fields for when games were gonna be played on.
- Used an array of tools and equipment that would help with completing a desired project.
- Dealt with plumbing issues in baseball stadiums and public bathrooms.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Campus Ground Worker
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
10.2022 - Current
- Ran trash routes and loaded many heavy objects
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Much shoveling, plowing, and salting during winter periods
- Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
Landscaping Assistant
Minnesota Southern Lawn care
Morristown, MN
05.2015 - 07.2019
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Assisted in scheduling weekly landscaping projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Wildlife Biology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
Waterville, MN05.2020
Skills
- Fish Identification
- Fish handling
- Physical labor
- GIS
- Work ethic
- Survey
- Team and Project management
- Good listener
- Communication
- Math
- Backing Trailers
- Sample Collection Techniques
- Research and Documentation
- Telemetry
- Program R and Studio
- Excel
- Knowledge on Population dynamics
Certificates, Achievements, and Honors
- GIS Certificate
- Dean's List Honoree: 1st semester of Freshman year, 2nd semester of Sophomore year, 1st semester of Junior year, and 1st year of Senior year.
- Additional Coursework in Interpersonal Communication, Diversity of Life, Marine Biology, Intro to GIS, Intermediate GIS, Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Principles of Wildlife Management, Ornithology, Mammalogy, Ichthyology, Streams and Rivers, Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Limnology, Fisheries Management, Dendrology, Forest Ecology, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management Techniques, Upland Wildlife Management, and Environmental Justice and Sustainability.
- Member of Bemidji State Wildlife Society
Volunteer Activities
- Lake and river shore clean-up
- Deer Spotting
- CWD check stations
References
Jacquelyn Bacigalupi
- IBI Program Supervisor
- Brainerd DNR
- IBI Program
- Brainerd, MN 56401
- 218-203-4315
- jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us
Keith Walker
- Parks and Recreation Supervisor
- City of Faribault
- Parks and Recreation Department
- Faribault, MN 55021
- 1(507) 330-4185
- kwalker@ci.faribault.mn.us
Keith Schirmer
- Small Engine Worker (Co-worker)
- City of Faribault
- Parks and Recreation Department
- Faribault, MN 55021
- 1(507) 210-0399
- SimiC.gRuB@gmail.com
Timeline
IBI Fisheries Intern
Minnesota DNR
06.2023 - 08.2023
Campus Ground Worker
Bemidji State University
10.2022 - Current
Park Maintenance Worker
City Of Faribault
06.2018 - 05.2023
Landscaping Assistant
Minnesota Southern Lawn care
05.2015 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Wildlife Biology
Bemidji State University
High School Diploma -
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
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