Siara Woods-Lindholm
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Highly skilled professional with experience conducting field surveys, marine invertebrate identification, and data collection. Strengths include communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Seeking opportunities to protect and steward the Salish Sea waters which hold and sustain us.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
European Green Crab Molt Surveyor
Volunteer, WA Sea Grant's Crab Team
Bellingham, WA
05.2024 - Current
- Identified major Salish Sea crab species.
- Participated in volunteer molt searches, documenting EGC and Dungeness molts.
- Traversing varied terrains and shorelines.
Salmon Spawner Surveyor
Vounteer, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group
Bellingham, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability in various weather environments while ensuring safety through use of PFDs and waders.
- Enhanced skills in recognizing salmonid species in the Nooksack and Skagit watersheds.
Veterinary Assistant
Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital
Bellingham, WA
09.2019 - Current
- Applied conflict resolution techniques successfully in high-pressure environments
- Engaged in consistent troubleshooting to enhance animal wellbeing, communication, and efficiency.
- Maintained effective and compassionate dialogue between clients and the medical team.
- Supported clients and animals during sensitive experiences such as euthanasia.
- Created and maintained accurate medical charts.
- Ensured cleanliness when handling body fluids and remains
Actor in Multiple Local Community Theaters
iDiom Theater, etc
Bellingham, WA
02.2015 - Current
- Refined public speaking abilities through extensive theatrical involvement spanning over two decades.
- Guided children in understanding respect and teamwork using acting techniques.
- Adapted effectively to both collaborative and solo tasks.
Experience in Undergraduate Lab Classes
WWU
Bellingham, WA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Identification of marine invertebrates using a dichotomous key or field guide. Performed data analysis, calculations, and other research-related tasks.
- Recorded experimental results accurately and concisely.
- Experience with small research vessels, marine trawling (minimal!), water sampling, and microscopy.
- Collecting organisms via hand, tow, trawling, tide pooling, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Marine Emphasis
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2019
Conflict Resolution For the Workplace -
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Bellingham, WA06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Performance
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2019
Skills
- Field data collection
- Self-directed mindset
- Public communication skills
- Collaborative team member
- WA Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
- Marine invertebrate identification through dichotomous key and field guide
- GPS & compass knowledge
- Able to lift and carry 50lbs
- Confident hiker and swimmer
- Mathematical calculations
- Computer savvy: Excel, Word, R, Google Drive, etc
- Typing WPM: 60
Timeline
Salmon Spawner Surveyor
Vounteer, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group
10.2024 - Current
European Green Crab Molt Surveyor
Volunteer, WA Sea Grant's Crab Team
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Experience in Undergraduate Lab Classes
WWU
03.2018 - 06.2019
Actor in Multiple Local Community Theaters
iDiom Theater, etc
02.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Marine Emphasis
Western Washington University
Conflict Resolution For the Workplace -
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Performance
Western Washington University
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