Laina Baltic

Experience

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  Great Basin Institute

  Mar 2009 - May 2010

  Biological Science Technician

  Americorps appointment for population studies of Desert Tortoise. Performed line-distance surveys, permitted to handle, measure and weigh Desert Tortoises. Remote camping and hiking 12+ km per day. GPS, topographic map and compass navigation. Paper and electronic data collection.

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  Self-employed

  Apr 2009 - Oct 2017

  Biological Consultant

  Self employed biological consultant responsible for performing various task with endangered species and species of concern including Desert Tortoises and Burrowing Owls. Work in conjunction with private and public agencies as well as military and construction personnel. Data collection, report writing and environmental compliance. Survey and handle tortoises including telemetry, translocation and assisting with health assessments.

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  Illegal Pete's

  Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Bartender

  Greet and welcome a diverse clientele. Ensure compliance with Colorado liquor laws. Trained new staff. Conflict resolution. Accurate money handling and accounting. High volume, fast paced environment.

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  Colorado State University

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Field Technician

  Assisted two Colorado State graduate students in collecting vegetation and soils data for the Learning from the Land project. Conducted line point intercept and Roble Pole surveys. Plant identification and dry weight rank. Remote camping and hiking.

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  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

  ORISE Fellow
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  U.S. Forest Service

  Sept 2023 - now

  Natural Resource Specialist