frank sass

plant health care specialist

About

I'm a recent graduate Michigan State University with degrees in both Zoology and Fisheries and Wildlife, with concentrations in Marine Biology and Water Sciences respectively. My professional and academic experiences have revolved around environmental services, from natural resource management to animal research and husbandry.

Country

united states

City

algonac

Industry

environmental services

Skill

scuba diving, chinook salmon otolith polishing, microsoft office, leadership, powerpoint, public speaking, teamwork, research, conservation issues, wildlife, management, ecological restoration, marine biology, sustainability, fundraising, animal husbandry, training, community outreach

Experience

plant health care specialist

bartlett tree experts

2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

michigan civilian conservation corps stewardship crew leader

americorps

2016-5 - 2016-8 · 4 mos

* Served as a crew leader, making decisions in the field largely in the absence of a supervisor. * Foliar sprayed and mixed herbicide to control invasive plant species in southeast Michigan; generally 2% AquaNeat and Renovate 3 concentrations. * Performed mechanical and chemical control methods on invasive plant populations. * Operated and maintained company herbicide backpack sprayers, trucks, tractor, brush mower, and ATV. * Collected seed from native plants for future storage and processing. * Monitored DNR Special Concern species via biological surveys.

wild wonders wildlife park intern

howell nature center

2015-1 - 2015-4 · 4 mos

* Researched, planned, and implement behavioral enrichment for all birds and mammals on a rotating basis. * Opened and closed the Wild Wonders Park. * Assisted in physical exams and health maintenance of all raptors in captivity. * Assisted in training educational mammals for public programs. * Assisted veterinarians in the feeding and handling of injured birds and mammals in the wildlife rehabilitation clinic. * Performed simple cage maintenance and repair. * Released fully recuperated birds from the clinic back into the wild.

restoration field technician

cardno jfnew

2017-8 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

state temporary worker

michigan department of natural resources

2014-5 - 2014-8 · 4 mos

* Handled permit sales in a contact booth, registered campsites. * Performed campground maintenance; mowing, weed whacking tree and shrub removal from trails. * Cleaned bathroom buildings. * Constructed and repaired picnic tables. * Patrolled the park with a ranger, prevented disorderly conduct from citizens and campers.