Curriculum Vita
Kim Sielski
OBJECTIVE: To protect natural resources with special sensitivity to biodiversity, wildlife, fish, forest, air, and water quality with the interest to enhance the quality of life for community in service to humanity.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and Forest Management - 1997
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry In association with Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Certified Associate Wildlife Biologist by the Wildlife Society - 1997
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
- Insect identification and handling
- Agricultural pest identification
- Purchasing, inventory and record keeping
- Public relations and customer service
- Field survey and sampling technique
- Written data reporting
- Sterilize equipment
- Computer skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
• Biological Research Technician at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. 2006.
Identify and breed parasitoid wasps. Record growth, development stages and general health in field caught leafroller colony. Survey fields and collect specimens. Data recording and daily updates.
• Insect Identifier and Field Technician at Willamette Agricultural Consulting, Salem, OR. 2006.
Conduct field surveys. Identify and report number of pests such as leafrollers, aphids, and mites as found in agricultural and nursery stock. Keep records and report data to client and office.
• Insect Identifier (Volunteer) at Earth Designs, Corvallis, OR 2006.
Use a microscope to identify and separate insect samples into family and genus.
• Aquatic Curator and Purchaser at Down Under Aquatics, S1. Louis, MO. 2001-2005.
Purchase animals, equipment and dry goods. Keep budget records, project inventory costs and sales profits. Perform water quality tests and record results and observations. Saltwater and freshwater aquarium community design and husbandry support. Lake and pond management and plant design and installation. Client contact and emergency response.
• Plant Technician at Barbary Coast Botanicals, San Francisco, CA. 2000-2001 Tropical plant maintenance. Identify and treat for parasites. Pruning and topiary. Landscaping.
• Veterinary Technician and Safety Team Leader at San Francisco Society forthe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, San Francisco, CA. 2000-2001
Train and coordinate staff or volunteers. Instruct safety to new employees and address issues at company meetings. Provide medical, mental and physical care to: injured and/or under socialized cats, dogs, or neonatal kittens. Basic dog training and obedience.
