Karli Hakala Resume
Karli Hakala �
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EDUCATION �
Smith College ? ? ?Mountain Ridge High School �
Northampton, Massachusetts Frostburg, Maryland � �
BA May 2019 High School Diploma ?, GPA 4.6, ? May 2016 � �
Biology Major, Engineering Minor, GPA 3.30 � �
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WORK EXPERIENCE �
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United States Department of Agriculture- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS-PPQ) �
Plant Protection and Quarantine Technician � �
Recent Graduate Pathways Hire Program (40 hours a week) � �
May 11, 2020-Present �
? Involved in support of cooperative establishment of regulatory functions and quarantines. �
? Supports the overall success of the program by dealing actively with all cooperating Agency personnel and coordinating with �
state agencies � �
? Helps to monitor assigned aspects of program to assure compliance with regulations, detection plans and control �
? Issues permits and certifications guaranteeing the safeguarding of United States Agriculture �
? Inspects structures to ensure absence of invasive species � �
? Identifies plant and insect species of Southern California quickly and efficiently � �
? Enters data in multiple databases (Local work unit and federal) �
? Collects sensitive specimens and facilitates transport to destination �
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West Virginia Department of Agriculture �
Aquatic Biologist � �
Black Fly Coordinator for State of West Virginia (40 hours a week) � �
July 2019-April 2020 �
? Manages entirety of Black Fly Program in the state of WV �
? Measures pH, turbidity, and TDS to better understand state of study areas �
? Monitors 3 rivers by sampling for various macroinvertebrates with emphasis on Black Fly larvae �
? Collects larvae and accurately identifies down to species under high powered microscope �
? Organizes and oversees helicopter sprays of larvae suppressant, Bacillus Thuringiensis �
? Conducts additional monitoring to ensure pesticide treatment only controlled target species and other species communities �
remain unharmed �
? Analyzes data with various platforms to produce insightful figures, reporting results accurately to management and public � �
? Writes annual report regarding findings of season �
? Reviews reports and technical literature and interprets research results �
? Takes part in community education regarding invasive species and sustainable habits � �
? Manages $450K + yearly budget � �
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Forest Management and Agricultural Pest Development � �
Supervisor for Forest Health Work: Kristen Carrington ------------, ------------ � �
? Sets and collects agricultural and forest insect traps while using GIS programs to revisit trap locations for updates � �
? Practices basic forestry techniques such as qualitative and quantitative health and growth measurements on a variety of �
species �
? Treats Hemlock trees with Imidacloprid pellets in Monongahela National Forest in cooperation with US Forest Service � �
? Utilizes appropriate pesticides for tree injections to protect against Hemlock Wooly Adelgid �
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Smith College Research �
Smith College Biology Department � �
Supervisor: Marney Pratt ------------, ------------ �
Biological Researcher (10 hours a week) �
September 2018-December 2018 �
? Conducted independent research regarding invasive species of the Eastern Hemlock �
? Collected field samples for in lab processing � �
? Assessed health of two different hemlock forest plots �
? Collected and processed soil samples for further analysis from university laboratory �
? Analyzed and presented data via scientific report � �
? Independently designed experimental outline for laboratory and field �
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Biological Research Assistant �
January 2019-May 2019 (3 hours a week) �
? Collected macroinvertebrate field samples � �
? Identified macroinvertebrates using dichotomous key �
? Assisted in the development of new dichotomous keys � �
? Collected and synthesized insect images to make more efficient keys �
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Army Corps of Engineers � �
Biological Science Technician � �
Threatened and Endangered Bird Monitoring Program (40+ hours a week) �
May 2017-August 2017 and May 2018-August 2018 (Full Time Employment) �
Supervisor: Scott Sterling & Alyse Homola � �
? Located and monitored Piping Plover and Least Tern nests until hatching and fledging of young birds �
? Utilized spotting telescope and high-powered binoculars �
? Mastered handheld GIS devices to record and locate nests �
? Accessed habitat of nesting birds in both river and lake settings �
? Conducted annual census of two bird population �
? Walked for up to 12 hours a day in adverse conditions carrying equipment � �
? Collaborated in the development of end of season report on state of endangered birds �
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Smith College Biology Department �
Supervisor: Marney Pratt ------------, ------------ �
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Ecology and Conservation � �
January 2018-December 2018 (6 hours a week) �
? Facilitated discussion, solved problems and resolved student concerns �
? Assessed students on homework and lab assignments �
? Guided students with protocol and lab procedures in field and at lab bench � �
? Functioned as a liaison between the professor and students by providing feedback for both parties � �
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Food Service, Multiple locations � �
(Wendy�s, Chick-Fil-A, Jiffy Mart, Smith College Dining Hall) �
April 2012-May 2019 Full & Part Time Employment � �
Dining Supervisor: Hilary Micucki:------------, ------------ �
? Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations � �
? Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management �
? Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation �
? Excelled as a member of diverse teams � �
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Awards and Distinctions �
Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society � �
United States Army Corps of Engineers Award: Army Engineer Memorial Award Scholarship (2015) �
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EXPERIENCE �
Smith College and Mass Audubon � �
GIS Project (6 Hours a week) �
September 2018-December 2018 �
? Created maps using ArcGIS � �
? Analyzed population demographics surrounding Mass Audubon Sanctuaries to more effectively target visitors �
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Smith College Community Service Office �
STEM Ambassador (15 hours a week) �
November 2017-September 2018 �
? Led educational lessons for kindergarten students regarding pollution and water quality importance �
? Instructed incoming first-year students at Smith College orientation session regarding the presentation of ecological research to �
elementary students �
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation �
Annapolis, Maryland ? ?May 2014 - May 2015 �
Student Bay Advisory Council Member �
? Facilitated the coordination of addressing environmental sustainability issues statewide �
? Attended week-long leadership training at the Chesapeake Foundation � �
? Helped develop and present a three-year baseline water quality study at the Chesapeake Bay Student Conference
Karli Hakala �
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EDUCATION �
Smith College ? ? ?Mountain Ridge High School �
Northampton, Massachusetts Frostburg, Maryland � �
BA May 2019 High School Diploma ?, GPA 4.6, ? May 2016 � �
Biology Major, Engineering Minor, GPA 3.30 � �
�
WORK EXPERIENCE �
�
�
United States Department of Agriculture- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS-PPQ) �
Plant Protection and Quarantine Technician � �
Recent Graduate Pathways Hire Program (40 hours a week) � �
May 11, 2020-Present �
? Involved in support of cooperative establishment of regulatory functions and quarantines. �
? Supports the overall success of the program by dealing actively with all cooperating Agency personnel and coordinating with �
state agencies � �
? Helps to monitor assigned aspects of program to assure compliance with regulations, detection plans and control �
? Issues permits and certifications guaranteeing the safeguarding of United States Agriculture �
? Inspects structures to ensure absence of invasive species � �
? Identifies plant and insect species of Southern California quickly and efficiently � �
? Enters data in multiple databases (Local work unit and federal) �
? Collects sensitive specimens and facilitates transport to destination �
�
West Virginia Department of Agriculture �
Aquatic Biologist � �
Black Fly Coordinator for State of West Virginia (40 hours a week) � �
July 2019-April 2020 �
? Manages entirety of Black Fly Program in the state of WV �
? Measures pH, turbidity, and TDS to better understand state of study areas �
? Monitors 3 rivers by sampling for various macroinvertebrates with emphasis on Black Fly larvae �
? Collects larvae and accurately identifies down to species under high powered microscope �
? Organizes and oversees helicopter sprays of larvae suppressant, Bacillus Thuringiensis �
? Conducts additional monitoring to ensure pesticide treatment only controlled target species and other species communities �
remain unharmed �
? Analyzes data with various platforms to produce insightful figures, reporting results accurately to management and public � �
? Writes annual report regarding findings of season �
? Reviews reports and technical literature and interprets research results �
? Takes part in community education regarding invasive species and sustainable habits � �
? Manages $450K + yearly budget � �
�
Forest Management and Agricultural Pest Development � �
Supervisor for Forest Health Work: Kristen Carrington ------------, ------------ � �
? Sets and collects agricultural and forest insect traps while using GIS programs to revisit trap locations for updates � �
? Practices basic forestry techniques such as qualitative and quantitative health and growth measurements on a variety of �
species �
? Treats Hemlock trees with Imidacloprid pellets in Monongahela National Forest in cooperation with US Forest Service � �
? Utilizes appropriate pesticides for tree injections to protect against Hemlock Wooly Adelgid �
�
Smith College Research �
Smith College Biology Department � �
Supervisor: Marney Pratt ------------, ------------ �
Biological Researcher (10 hours a week) �
September 2018-December 2018 �
? Conducted independent research regarding invasive species of the Eastern Hemlock �
? Collected field samples for in lab processing � �
? Assessed health of two different hemlock forest plots �
? Collected and processed soil samples for further analysis from university laboratory �
? Analyzed and presented data via scientific report � �
? Independently designed experimental outline for laboratory and field �
�
Biological Research Assistant �
January 2019-May 2019 (3 hours a week) �
? Collected macroinvertebrate field samples � �
? Identified macroinvertebrates using dichotomous key �
? Assisted in the development of new dichotomous keys � �
? Collected and synthesized insect images to make more efficient keys �
�
�
�
Army Corps of Engineers � �
Biological Science Technician � �
Threatened and Endangered Bird Monitoring Program (40+ hours a week) �
May 2017-August 2017 and May 2018-August 2018 (Full Time Employment) �
Supervisor: Scott Sterling & Alyse Homola � �
? Located and monitored Piping Plover and Least Tern nests until hatching and fledging of young birds �
? Utilized spotting telescope and high-powered binoculars �
? Mastered handheld GIS devices to record and locate nests �
? Accessed habitat of nesting birds in both river and lake settings �
? Conducted annual census of two bird population �
? Walked for up to 12 hours a day in adverse conditions carrying equipment � �
? Collaborated in the development of end of season report on state of endangered birds �
�
Smith College Biology Department �
Supervisor: Marney Pratt ------------, ------------ �
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Ecology and Conservation � �
January 2018-December 2018 (6 hours a week) �
? Facilitated discussion, solved problems and resolved student concerns �
? Assessed students on homework and lab assignments �
? Guided students with protocol and lab procedures in field and at lab bench � �
? Functioned as a liaison between the professor and students by providing feedback for both parties � �
�
Food Service, Multiple locations � �
(Wendy�s, Chick-Fil-A, Jiffy Mart, Smith College Dining Hall) �
April 2012-May 2019 Full & Part Time Employment � �
Dining Supervisor: Hilary Micucki:------------, ------------ �
? Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations � �
? Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management �
? Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation �
? Excelled as a member of diverse teams � �
�
Awards and Distinctions �
Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society � �
United States Army Corps of Engineers Award: Army Engineer Memorial Award Scholarship (2015) �
�
EXPERIENCE �
Smith College and Mass Audubon � �
GIS Project (6 Hours a week) �
September 2018-December 2018 �
? Created maps using ArcGIS � �
? Analyzed population demographics surrounding Mass Audubon Sanctuaries to more effectively target visitors �
�
Smith College Community Service Office �
STEM Ambassador (15 hours a week) �
November 2017-September 2018 �
? Led educational lessons for kindergarten students regarding pollution and water quality importance �
? Instructed incoming first-year students at Smith College orientation session regarding the presentation of ecological research to �
elementary students �
�
Chesapeake Bay Foundation �
Annapolis, Maryland ? ?May 2014 - May 2015 �
Student Bay Advisory Council Member �
? Facilitated the coordination of addressing environmental sustainability issues statewide �
? Attended week-long leadership training at the Chesapeake Foundation � �
? Helped develop and present a three-year baseline water quality study at the Chesapeake Bay Student Conference