Thomas Tolbert
Leander,TX
Summary
Through High school I have always been passionate about freshwater environments and decided to use my Wrestling scholarship learn more about Fisheries Biology. Through various internship opportunities and part time jobs I grew more knowledgeable on the management side of things and found a deeper interest in how I can help people, and grow fish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatic Technician
Arroyo Environmetal Consultants
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked on multiple stream assessments, collecting biological samples (Fish, Macroinvertebrates, mussels, and macrophytes) and soil samples.
- Conducted Riparian study's.
- Surveyed and recorded various ESA's.
- Processed data using GIS tremble equipment on to QGIS
- executed different types of water samples for labaratory analysis.
- Created basic maps and figures using QGIS.
- Managed and repaired field equipment such as boats and trailers.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Assistant Pond manager
Johnson Lake Management
San Marcos, Texas
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted multiple treatment methods applying algaecides and Herbicides in the Central/South Texas region
- Basic understanding of aquatic vegetation identification and how to treat those desired plants
- Acquiring skills such as backpack and boat spraying topically and submerged hose methods
- I am also familiar with handling and bagging fish from the experiences of managing fish tubs to stocking them to different lakes
Lake algaecide/herbicide applier
Texas Lake and Pond management
Kingsland, Texas
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Treated the highland lakes region including Lake LBJ, Inks, and Buchanan with a variety of herbicides/Algaecides
- Fully qualified to operate center console boats and driving trailers
- Little experience with building and repairing spray tanks/Pumps
- Zebra mussel treatments with molluscicide were another service that I was able to learn
Hatchery Manager
Henneke Fish Hatchery
Halletsville, Texas
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Learned the skill of weighing and bagging fish to provide for customers
- Seined and transported multiple fish species into the holding tanks to get them ready to sell
- Cleaned each individual Raceway fish tanks
Internship
Johnson Lake Management
San Marcos, Texas
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I was taught the skills on basic installation for aerators, and fish feeders
- Supported fish deliveries and gained an understanding on how to set up fish tanks with proper aeration systems on trailers
- Helped on multiple fish shocking surveys on public and private ponds
Assistant Pond manager
Texas Lake and Pond Management
New Braunfels, Texas
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported my own route of public and pond clients on a monthly treatment plan applying a variety of algaecides/herbicides/probiotics/chemicals
- Gained a good understanding of aquatic vegetation and water quality management in the hill country region
Fisheries Volunteer
New Mexico Game and fish
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
03.2024
- Volunteered with Fish and Game learning the skills of reproducing walleye
- This process was acquired through gill nets where we captured the fish and fertilized them
- Later on, importing the material to the Santa rosa hatchery facility and learned how they raise and hatch different species of fish
Fisheries Volunteer
New Mexico Game and Fish
Wagon Mound, New Mexico
05.2022
- Assisted multiple strategies on using different types of gill nets to conduct a population survey on Charrette Lake to compare the abundance of predator and prey fish
- Took part in the Electroshocking survey on Charette lake
Independent Sales Representative
Cutco
Albuquerque, New Mexico
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Kitchen equipment Product Company
- Set up and scales appointments and demonstrated live presentation inventory on the quality and value of our product
- Sold over 20,000$ worth of Cutco knives
- Kitchen equipment Product Company
Intern
Texas Lake and Pond Management
New Braunfels, Texas
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Acquired basic understanding of management in the field of aquatic vegetation and water quality control
- Chemical treatments from jon boat through the experience of trolling motor transportation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology in Fisheries Management
New Mexico Highlands University
05.2024
Skills
- Hard worker
- Communication
- Ability to learn
- Freshwater Fish ID'ng
- Plant ID'ng
- Great fisherman
Accomplishments
- Division 2 College Wrestler
- Competed and started all five years at New Mexico Highlands University.
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Playing Guitar
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Pond/Lake Manager
Timeline
Aquatic Technician
Arroyo Environmetal Consultants
09.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Pond manager
Johnson Lake Management
05.2024 - 07.2024
Lake algaecide/herbicide applier
Texas Lake and Pond management
05.2024 - 07.2024
Fisheries Volunteer
New Mexico Game and fish
03.2024
Hatchery Manager
Henneke Fish Hatchery
05.2023 - 06.2023
Internship
Johnson Lake Management
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Pond manager
Texas Lake and Pond Management
05.2022 - 08.2022
Fisheries Volunteer
New Mexico Game and Fish
05.2022
Intern
Texas Lake and Pond Management
05.2021 - 08.2021
Independent Sales Representative
Cutco
03.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology in Fisheries Management
New Mexico Highlands University