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MY GOALS
My interests are in protecting our ecosystem. I enjoy getting out into the field to perform various tasks such as collecting data, performing tests and surveys. A few of my interests are ecosystem preservation and restoration in addition to protecting wildlife populations with a special interest on bat conservation. This includes restoring existing environments, maintaining healthy systems and conducting studies on bat populations such as monitoring current populations and species. I enjoy working with homeowners and communities on how they can create a bat friendly environment to attract and maintain bats in their area.
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EMPLOYMENT
Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
Site Engineer
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Stream Quality Monitoring
Bat Roost Monitoring
Museum of Biological Diversity
Skin and Stuff Birds and Mammals
Frogwatch USA
Survey frog and toad species
Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed
Water Sentinel Program
MAD Scientist
Various Tasks
Personal Work
Public Speaking and monitoring
Over 1000+ volunteer hours completed
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COMMITTEES
Ohio Bat Working Group
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EDUCATION
Columbus State Community College (View Transcript)
Associate of Arts in Environmental Science, Safety and Health
University of Findlay (View Transcript)
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Marion Technical College (View Transcript)
Two Year Certificate in Advanced Business
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CERTIFICATIONS
Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Control - 60 hours
OSHA -12 hours
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TRAINING / LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Stream Quality Monitoring by Ohio Department of Natural Resources - March 2017
Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI)
Level 2 Family-Level Identification
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EXPERIENCE
View "Experience" page
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COMPLETED WEBINARS
Modeling for Water Quality
Stream Restoration: Where Are We Now?
Subtropical Wetlands
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RESUME
View Resume
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CONTACT
College Transcripts, Resume and any other information may be obtained by sending me an email. Please write "Environment Request" in subject line. rickshears@gmail.com
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NETWORKS
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