Shane O'Leary
Summary
Dynamic professional with a solid foundation in environmental science and project management. Skilled in geographic information systems and environmental monitoring, contributing to public health initiatives through data analysis and community engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Vector Control Technician
Monroe County Planning Commission
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
04.2026 - Current
- Detected 2026's first West Nile Virus-positive mosquito sample collected in PA from a surveillance site, contributing to early identification of local disease activity.
- Collect, process, identify, and report mosquito larvae, adult mosquito, and tick surveillance data to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection database to support regional public health monitoring efforts.
- Analyze surveillance datasets using Microsoft Excel and GIS to investigate emerging spatial patterns, including exploratory heat mapping and weather-based mosquito population forecasting.
- Communicate vector control objectives and public health implications to residents and community stakeholders during field operations.
Spa Associate/Sales Manager
Hand And Stone
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Led and trained team in sales techniques, customer service, and
product knowledge to enhance the team's sales performance. - Assisted the General Manager with multiple gift card campaigns to achieve gross sales of $750,000+.
- Handled client inquiries and resolved issues in a professional manner.
Wildlife Field Intern
Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted fieldwork including small mammal trapping and tick
drag sampling; ensure compliance with research protocols and
recorded data in Excel. - Supported ecological studies through GIS mapping and spatial data management.
- Collaborated with land managers and research staff, effectively representing the lab during field operations to facilitate ecological research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PAAssociate of Science - Environmental Science
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Environmental Monitoring
- Public Health Monitoring
- Geographic Information Systems
- Data Analysis
- Python
- Project Management
- Vector control
- Adaptability
Certification
- Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator License - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Timeline
Vector Control Technician
Monroe County Planning Commission
04.2026 - Current
Wildlife Field Intern
Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab
05.2025 - 10.2025
Spa Associate/Sales Manager
Hand And Stone
08.2023 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Northampton Community College