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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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