Tracy Shirek
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Accomplished Pest Biologist 1/Agricultural Technician with a proven track record at WA State Dept. Of Agriculture, enhancing species identification accuracy and developing impactful management strategies. Expert in technical reporting and team building, I excel in fostering positive environments and driving performance improvements. Work approach combines strong organizational skills with effective problem-solving abilities.
Well-qualified Pest Biologist 1 knowledgeable about Spongy Moth. Successful at developing and conducting field survey management in the field from supervision of 6 to 12 field aides to 3-6 field supervisors. Over 29 years of field experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pest Biologist 1
WA. State Dept. of Agriculture
05.2020 - Current
- Monitored environmental conditions during field studies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Increased species identification accuracy through regular collaboration with field personnel.
- Mentored team members, fostering positive working environment and enhancing overall performance.
- Developed management strategies to address field issues and makes recommendations for implementation.
- Maintained high-quality records of field work, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and improvements.
Agricultural Field Technician
WA State Dept. of Agriculture
05.1996 - 10.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Examined Spongy Moth specimens to identify and confirm .
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Invasive Species Survey: Conduct survey programs for invasive species of economic, environmental and regulatory concern. Plan, coordinate, and supervise statewide detection/delimiting surveys to protect Washington State from the harmful impacts of exotic, invasive pest species.
- Supervisory Functions: Recruit, select, hire, train, direct and evaluate field staff. Develop and employ techniques and strategies to build team spirit, maintain high morale, and ensure good communications.
Agricultural Aide
WA State Dept. of Agriculture
06.1995 - 09.1995
- Installed and monitored Spongy Moth Trap in a designated trapline area.
- Compiled data onto triplicate forms with accuracy and completeness.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising field quality.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and participating in regular training sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete tasks efficiently, and ensuring timeline was meet.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Technical reporting
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Pest Biologist 1
WA. State Dept. of Agriculture
05.2020 - Current
Agricultural Field Technician
WA State Dept. of Agriculture
05.1996 - 10.2019
Agricultural Aide
WA State Dept. of Agriculture
06.1995 - 09.1995
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