Zackary Isenhour

Maintenance Technician

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Timeline
About me
Graduate Research Assistant
Education
- Millersburg High School
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  High School Diploma
- HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
  2016 - 2021
  Associate of Science - AS Biology 3.8
  Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Graduated with Highest Honors
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
  2022 - 2023
  Master of Science - MS Biology
  Dietary and gastrointestinal parasite analysis of big brown and little brown bats during a periodical cicada emergence. Statistical analysis using R and RStudio.
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
  2020 - 2021
  Bachelor of Science - BS Biology- Ecology and Environmental Biology 3.4
  Activities and Societies: Herpetology Reseach Group Mist netting bats for the entire 2021 netting season, with over 100 bats caught. We caught 3 Threatened and Endangered species in 2021. Undergraduate research: Phenology of Amphibians in Vernal Pools in South Central Pennsylvania.
- Virginia Tech
  2024 - 2028
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Experience
- Fry Communications, Inc.
  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
  Maintenance Technician
  Electrical-replacing components such as drives and relays, wiring motors, etc.Mechanical-timing, gears, shafts, robotics, etc.Pneumatic-lines, air componentsHydraulic-hoses, crimping fittingsUploading programs for PLCsWelding and fabricatingTrouble shooting and reading schematics for all of the aboveCompleted apprenticeship programRecording all dataSigning out and request ordering partsHired on from JFC Skilled Trades 01/2018
- Advantage Engineers
  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
  Deliniating wetlands.Bog Turtle Habitat Surveys.Writing wetland reports.Creating maps with GIS.Using Trimble GPS.Testing soils and asphalt for density, compaction and moisture.Creating Daily Field Reports using Word and Excel.Direct relations with clients and contractorsTesting concrete per ACI (Air, slump, temperature, and cylinders)Ensuring stability of the ground for buildings, storm drains and many other structures to be built upon Inspecting reinforcementing steelAssisting in laboratory operations including proctors, hydrometer analysis, atterbergs, and sieves.Reviewing Daily Field Reports before them being sent to clientsUpdating invoicesTraining new employees in the office, lab, and field.Drafting utilizing Autodesk AutoCAD.Develope certified letters of construction and proposals to be sent to clients.Coring asphalt and concrete.Following local, state and federal regulations/guidelines. Show less
  - Environmental Biologist
    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
  - Geotechnical Specialist
    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
- Kleinfelder
  Dec 2019 - Feb 2023
  Environmental Biologist
  This job change was due to a partial asset acquisition of Advantage Engineers by Kleinfelder.
- ERM
  Mar 2023 - now
  Senior Consultant/Biologist
- Virginia Tech
  Jan 2024 - now
  Graduate Research Assistant
Licenses & Certifications
- Boating Safety Education Certificate
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  Dec 2013
- NYS DEC 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training
  New York Department of Environmental Conservation
  Jul 2021
- Master Herpetologist
  The Amphibian Foundation
  May 2022
- Pennsylvania Wild Plant Management Permit
  Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  Jan 2023
- HAZWOPER 40
  Summit Training Source - A Member of the HSI Family of Brands
  Sept 2018
- Ecologist in Training
  Ecological Society of America
  Jun 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Zackary Isenhour
  Spring 2020 Dean's List Harrisburg Area Community College June 1, 2020 Honors for Spring 2020 Semester
- Awarded to Zackary Isenhour
  2019 Dean's List Harrisburg Area Community College August 1, 2019 Honors for the 2019 academic year.
- Awarded to Zackary Isenhour
  Jump Through Hoops Award Advantage Engineers April 1, 2019
- Awarded to Zackary Isenhour
  2018 Dean's List Harrisburg Area Community College Honors for 2018 academic year.
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art on Jan 2016
  Associated with Zackary Isenhour
- Volunteer
  Issued by Conservation Club (Millersburg High School) on Aug 2013
  Associated with Zackary Isenhour
- Youth Mentor
  Issued by YMCA on Dec 2014
  Associated with Zackary Isenhour