Zachary Longtine

Experience

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  YMCA

  May 2009 - May 2011

  Lifeguard

  Remain vigilant in observation and first aid training, to enforce rules for the safety and well being of guests, and to perform first aid/CPR when needed.

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  Univeristy of Delaware

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  RSA (Research Assistant)

  To assist in research in order to combat the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. I was responsible for field collecting, the green house, and the day to day care and husbandry of subject insects.

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  Global Vision International

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Volunteer

  Marked and excavated sea turtle nests, walked on the beach at night looking for nesting turtles in order to measure carapace length and width, to triangulate turtle nests, and check the turtles for disease. Performed biodiversity surveys that included birds, reptiles, and mammals in the jungles of Tortugero, input data, and performed base maintenance.

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  Natures Mana

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Herbal Consultant/Marketer/Grocer

  To consult customer on herbal remedies for a variety of ailments. Spreading the word about the store and improving it's marketing strategy, assisting in the management of orders, stocking shelves, and working a cash register.

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  Colorado State University

  Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Graduate Research Assistant

  •Develop, and design personal graduate research and assist in research carried out by other lab members•Perform fields duties including but not limited to; driving to and analyzing habitat (observing and identifying local flora, altitude, weather conditions, etc.) for insect collection, capturing insects, planting plants, observing plots for weeds, observing plants for pests and insect damage harvesting plants, removing weeds, and applying insect predator attractants •Perform Lab duties including but not limited to; preserving arthropods, using microscopes, keys and other tools to identify arthropods to the lowest possible taxa, and rearing insects for parasitoids Show less

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  Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Pest Control Technician

  •Identify invertebrate and rodent pests to the lowest taxonomic level and control populations with chemical and non-chemical means•Wildlife trapping (squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon caught with Sherman traps) and control (prairie dogs)•Read and interpret pesticide and chemical labels

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  Boulder County

  May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Wildlife Technician

  •Trap prairie dogs in Sherman traps, keep and process in captivity, and transport to the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center or the Birds of Prey Foundation as prey animals•Safely operate trucks, OHVs/ATVs to haul carbon-monoxide producing PERC machines into the field to treat burrows•Properly ID burrowing owls, birds of prey, and endangered species that we may not treat near

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  Butterfly Pavilion

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Animal Care Technician (Volunteer)

  • General care and feeding of a variety of arthropods, including mildly and moderately venomous animals in accordance with AZA guidelines•The general care, capture, feeding, and monitoring of a variety arthropods (ask for list), a tortoise and a dove•Preparing animals and exhibits before opening for guest viewing•Maintaining and following USDA quarantine and disposal guidelines•Input animal and exhibit data vis TRACKS software

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  Jax Outdoor Gear

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Sales Associate

  •Be familiar with federal and Colorado laws regarding hunting/fishing and selling permits based on said laws•Understand federal and state laws regarding firearms, selling firearms in accordance with said laws, and maintaining paperwork regarding firearms sales•Maintaining “bait fish” tanks and bait insects•Work a cash register

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  ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE SERVICES, INC.

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  Wildlife Technician

  •Control and eradicate problem wildlife (mostly prairie dogs) on private and public property•Be familiar with the biology and ecology of black tailed prairie dogs, Gunnison's prairie dog, Wyoming ground squirrels, pocket gophers, prairie rattlesnakes, and burrowing owls•Safe use of chemical products, PERC machines, ATVs, OHVs, and work trucks

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  JR Bug Farms

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  Farm Manager
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  Frontier Gallery

  May 2023 - now

  Salesperson/Consultant

  •Research values and enhance advertisements which have resulted in the sale of thousands of dollars worth of firearms (not including ammo. Accessories. or war relics) •Clean and restore dozens firearms to look presentable for sales and listings.•Create and maintain contact with distributors to network and obtain good deals on items.•Provide customer service to such a degree that it would create returning customers who would ask for me by name.