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Resume

SAMANTHA EDWARDS
1529 George St La Crosse, WI 54701 | ------------ | EDWARDSN------------

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Graduation date: May 2019
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology Minor: Business
University of Wisconsin – Stout Anticipated Graduation date: May 2022
Master of Science Sustainability Management

BIOLOGICAL FIELD EXPERIENCES:
Engineering Technician
Galileo Engineering December 2nd,2019 – current
• Communicate with various contractors
• Complete field notes
• Write up field reports
• layout blueprints and paperwork for new jobs
• Balance and test water and air systems in large construction
• Prepare for and lead monthly safety meetings
• Assess job sites and employees for safety compliance
• Stay up to date on safety requirements and changes
• Prepare for and lead monthly safety meetings
Supervisor: Linda Weaver – Office Manager, Galileo Engineering La Crosse, WI

Biological Science Technician (GG-0404-05)
Department of the Interior, USGS June 3rd, 2019 – 1,039 hours (LTE)
• Collecting data from rivers and streams, sediment samples, chemical and biological samples
• Complete field notes, organize data and prepare summaries
• Assist in studying and preparing sections of reports on biological science investigations.
• Prepare samples and preform data analysis in laboratory
• Prepare graphs and charts
• Participates in minor phases of planning, organizing and implementing of biological investigations that affect water quality conditions.
• Lab work to include soil and plant sample collection and testing
• Research in peer review studies to design and plan ongoing studies
• Field work includes use of boats and wading through streams and wetlands.
• Investigation of Asian Carp and Grass Carp using telemetry equipment
Supervisor: Brent Knights - Fish Biologist, USGS La Crosse, WI

Wildlife Technician Intern
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Eau Claire, WI September 5th, 2018 – May 24th, 2019
• Data collection and research regarding Chronic Wasting Disease in deer population
• Collaborated with local business, meat processors, and taxidermist to collect lymph nodes from harvested deer
• Release and management of pheasant population
• Built relationships with local business to develop deer lymph node collection sites
• Developed relationships with community advisory committee members to gather information regarding policy development
• Completed independent study project to analyze the effects of the use of community advisory committees in the development of local policies and laws
• Organized information and data for research presentation, presented at CERCA
• Completion of water fowl survey
Supervisor: Bill Hogseth – Wildlife Biologist, DNR Eau Claire, WI

Collaborative Research | UW - Eau Claire January 25th, 2018 – May 18th, 2018
• Designed and implemented a collaborative research project to study the impact of Russian-Olive on the ecosystem in and around the Escalante National Park in Utah.
• Our team developed the hypothesis and designed the study. Our team observed the plant and animal evolution, and gathered data, interpreted our results and completed the research report.
• Invasive plant management
• Plant removal and restoration for erosion control
• Followed and enforced local policies and procedures for invasive species removal
Supervisor: Paula Kleintjes – Biology Department Head, UW Eau Claire

Large Animal Intern | Naples Zoo June 5th, 2017 – August 15th, 2017
• Assisted with enrichment activities and developed a new enrichment activity for the Honey Badger
• Observed training activities and participated in diet preparation
• Completed daily and routine record keeping (behavior, health, diet)
• Developed teamwork and interaction tactics with diverse groups: animal program staff, other interns, volunteers and zoo guests
• Completed an observation based research project and presented the results to zoo staff and interns
• Followed and enforced all zoo policies and procedures related to animal care and educating zoo visitors

Galápagos Islands Experience | Charles Darwin Center June 14th, 2016 – June 29th, 2016
• Spent two weeks in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands researching, studying and experiencing the various environments, plants and animals including the Cloud Forest and many islands of the area.
• Emphasis was on the human impact to tropical ecosystems.
Supervisory: William Taylor – Biology professor, UW Eau Claire

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:
Red Cedar River Testing June 6th, 2015 – August 28th, 2015
• Extracted water from tributaries of the Red Cedar River
• Identified and input data of invasive plant species along the water.
Chippewa River invasive plant survey June 19th, 2017 and July 16th, 2017
• Kayaked Chippewa River to survey invasive plant communities and their density

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCES:
Tasting Attendant | Infinity Beverages September 7th, 2018 – May 2019
Cruise Steward | Naples Princess Cruise Line June 5, 2017-August 15, 2017
Waitress | Texas Roadhouse August 24, 2016 – May 20, 2017
Waitress | Ted’s Pizza May 12, 2015 – August 17, 2016
• Responsible for training new staff as well as managerial duties in owner’s absence.
• Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues; talent for quickly resolving issues prior to escalation.
• Skilled at anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders.
• Success multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in fast-paced environments.
• Enforced all laws related to alcohol consumption while maintaining customer relationships