Alyssa Leicht

Experience

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  Aquaculture Research Center

  Sept 2006 - May 2007

  Laboratory Assistant

  Maintained saltwater tank system for 40 tanksAssisted in the diagnosis and treatment of fish diseases and tank problemsPrepared food for brooding pairs, larval stages, and mature fishOperated YSI to collect water chemistry data (temperature, pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen)

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  University of Maine Orono

  May 2008 - Jul 2008

  Laboratory Assistant

  Spaghetti tagged and released white perch Sampled abundance and size classes of fish caught using electro-fishing equipment, rod, and seineCollected and pressed fish scalesCarried equipment and canoe in rugged terrain

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Aug 2009 - May 2014

  Identified fish species found in trawls and diet samplesTook measurements and made behavior observations of fish and seabirdsSorted and identified fish otoliths from diet samplesCaptured and banded chicks and adult seabirds for mark and recaptureUsed GPS units and ArcGIS to track movement patterns Developed, designed and implemented field research workCollected, compiled and analyzed biological data Conducted field surveys of species biodiversity and abundance, habitat typingPrepared summary reports, assessments and evaluations Show less

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Sept 2009 - May 2014

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
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  Leatherman Bioconsulting, Inc

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

  Biologist

  Monitored bird traps daily and released non-target species Maintained and repaired cages and field equipment Ensured adequate food and water in cages

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  Pinder's Nursery

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Horticulturist/Sales Associate

  Assisted customers in the selection of appropriate plant materialsContributed to informational signs (species ID, cultural particulars, appropriate use)Provided support and information to customers for successful gardening experiencesImproved sales and enhance customer experience with hard-good productsIdentified plants from samples and picturesPromoted and taught educational classes (Desert Rose, Tomatoes and Peppers, Vegetables, Birding, Butterfly Gardening)Crop care (pinching, spacing, weeding, cutting back, watering, feeding, severe weather management)Worked as part of a team and helped train new employees Show less

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  St Lucie Mobile Irrigation Lab

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Irrigation Technician

  Perform irrigation system evaluations using catch data, water pressure, and soil typePerform flow meter tests for water usage permits using Fuji Ultrasonic FlowmeterProvide site-specific irrigation water management recommendations and agricultural BMPsDocument basic attributes of an evaluation site through mapping, GPS, photographic records, and visual observationEstablish and maintain contact with landowners and growers to ensure communication about relevant programs, water usage, and BMPsResponsible for maintaining field equipmentImproved filing system and created an evaluation database Show less

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  EW CONSULTANTS, INC.

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2023

  Biologist

  Wetland delineationsEnvironmental assessmentsGopher Tortoise AgentCaracara monitoringTree surveysSupervise and participate in restoring and maintaining natural areasPrioritize and assign work tasks, monitor work qualityMaintain records of work completed and pesticides usedEnsure crew safety through proper PPE and equipment handlingApply pesticide and remove invasive plant species while maintaining the native plant communityResponsible for tool and vehicle maintenancePurchase and maintain general supplies for everyday use Show less

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  BeWell Marquette

  Jul 2023 - now

  Manager

  Manage online and in-person schedulingProvided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and effectivelyProvide administrative support to teachers and massage therapistsRespond to emails and callsAssist with newsletters and marketing materialsBuild relationships with clients