TASHA ALBRECHT
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
Dedicated and driven UW graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Skilled in RStudio, ArcGIS, and environmental modeling with field work experience in urban ecology, forestry, aquatic, and riparian areas. Successful in compiling, processing and presenting detailed technical data. Adaptable with military experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician I
University of Washington Tacoma
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with Grit City Carnivore Project to establish 20+ camera trap locations
- Initiated field deployment and maintenance of cameras in Tacoma area
- Used geographic data to locate and extract data from previously established camera traps
- Compiled and analyzed data, which included identifying wildlife and recording their interactions with camera traps
- Monitored coyote and racoon interactions with novel objects in urban environments
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing experiments
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures
- Reduced project discrepancies by optimizing quality control standards
- Reduced operational roadblocks and solved issues to optimize efficiency
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations
Undergraduate Researcher
UW Tacoma, Grit City Carnivore Project
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with FICRA to establish 30+ camera trap locations
- Initiated field deployment and maintenance of all camera traps on Fox Island
- Extracted data from camera traps and recorded details
- Compiled and analyzed experimental data using RStudio
- Analyzed ecological factors affecting mammal occupancy and colonization on Fox Island
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing through hands-on work and training
- Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues
Customer Service Representative
Love's
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
- Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management
- Collected on delinquent accounts and reduced overdue balances by over $10,000 in one month
Server
Flying J
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
Co-Manager
U-Haul
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
Financial Management Comptroller
United States Air Force
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Resolved difficult pay issues that required in-depth knowledge of system processes
- Provided customer service to over 5,000 employees
- Conducted one-on-one finance out-processing briefings
- Notified employees of travel/military pay debts and initiated collection actions
- Balanced 200+ backdated vouchers with accounting to increase efficiency to 100% within 2 weeks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
03.2020
Comptroller Certification -
01.2006
Skills
- ArcGIS
- RStudio
- Adobe
- Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows OS
- Field observations recording
- Data collection and analysis
- Conducting experiments
- Statistical analysis
- Calibration
- Chemical handling
- Strong presentation skills
- Data Collection
- Laboratory Techniques
- Data Modeling
- Performing Experiments
- Reagent Preparations
Timeline
Research Technician I - University of Washington Tacoma
06.2020 - 04.2021
Undergraduate Researcher - UW Tacoma, Grit City Carnivore Project
09.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative - Love's
07.2010 - 05.2012
Server - Flying J
03.2008 - 07.2010
Co-Manager - U-Haul
11.2007 - 03.2008
Financial Management Comptroller - United States Air Force
08.2005 - 08.2007
University of Washington Tacoma - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
United States Air Force Technical College; Keesler AFB - Comptroller Certification,
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