Amy Krzton-Presson

Experience

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  Murray State University

  Jan 2005 - May 2007

  Water Chemistry Technician at Hancock Biological Station

  -conduct laboratory analysis of water samples from streams and lakes-clean and maintain laboratory glassware-assist in water sample collection-mix reagents-assisted multiple graduate students' field and laboratory research including invertebrate surveys, tadpole toxicology, and salamander surveys

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  COPPERHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Indiana bat technician

  -assisted in project with Department of Defense looking at impacts of artillery on Indiana bat roosting behavior-assisted in drawing blood and making peripheral blood smears to be tested for stress hormones-assembled and maintained audio recording equipment (ambient noise and AnaBat recorder) at roost trees-radio tracked tagged Indiana bats to locate roost trees-conducted habitat surveys at roost tree sites

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  Houston ISD

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Associate Camp Leader at Outdoor Education Center

  -lead and supervised groups of 8-15 fifth grade students in science based outdoor lessons-maintained a physically and emotionally safe environment for inner city kids to learn about wildlife-lead team building activities for students

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  COPPERHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Field Technician

  -assisted in mist netting for bats-assembled and checked mist nets-conducted emergence counts at bat roosts-conducted habitat surveys near roost trees-checked pit-fall traps for an all fauna survey-radio tracked roosting and foraging bats

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  Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Wildlife Technician

  -Assist with study on rodent populations in response to controlled burns -Identified, measured, and marked rodents captured in sherman traps-Radio tracked hispid cotton rats for home range analysis-Maintained field equipment-Assisted in controlled burns in habitat management efforts

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  University of Wyoming

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Herpetology technician

  -Conduct transect surveys for herpetafauna around the Flaming Gorge, WY-Conduct road surveys for roadkill herpetafauna -Utilize GPS during surveys, both points and tracks-Conduct vegetation surveys using line transects

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  Murray State University

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

  Graduate Research Assistant

  -Hire, train, and supervise two field technicians to assist with turtle and siren trapping-Survey for turtles and lesser sirens in western Kentucky stream using hoop traps and modified trash-can traps-Analyze and present findings at local, state, and regional conferences-Assist other graduate students with field data collection-Collect samples of Phragmites plants for DNA analysis and subspecies identification, results reported in Journal Castanea

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  Illinois State Water Survey

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2017

  Associate Hydrologic Specialist

  -Co-primary investigator of the Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Network project in coordination with the Illinois EPA.-Collection of hydrologic, sediment and water quality data, including appropriate QA/QC data, following established protocols.-Reduction, verification and dissemination of field collected data. Assist in report writing and responding to data requests.-Fabrication, installation and maintenance of all field equipment used in sampling/data collection.-Continue development and assessment of project QA/QC objectives and compliance. Assist in review/maintenance of monitoring QAPP and related SOPs.-Remain up to date on changes and additions to data collection procedures, new equipment and techniques, and other advances in the field of hydrology.-Maintain collected data in databases in Microsoft Access and Excel, and analyze data using statistical software R.-Train and supervise hourly employees.-Experience using field equipment such as SonTek RiverSurveyor M9, SonTek FlowTracker, YSI six-series and EXO sonde, YSI ProPlus and QuatroPro, HF Scientific SS-DRT-15CE Turbidimeter Show less

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  WEST, Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Biological Field Technician

  -Conducted post-construction bat and bird mortality surveys at wind farms-Performed bias trials for QAQC on wind farm mortality surveys -Cultivated a positive and professional relationship with clients-Maintained good communication with supervisors while working remotely-Met deadlines and organizes collected data while working without supervision

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  Indiana Department of Transportation

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Environmental Manager

  -Write and review NEPA categorical exclusion documents for transportation projects-Conduct wetland delineation and wetland avoidance mapping using field surveys and GIS-Communicate with transportation designers and engineers-Conduct bat searches under bridges due for transportation projects

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  Tippecanoe County Government

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2022

  Resource Specialist

  -Provides education and outreach on recycling, household hazardous waste management, water quality, and storm water management for county residents-Provides consultation services to citizens that are implementing green infrastructure practices on their private property such as rain gardens, erosion control, native plant landscaping, and best management practices-Chair of education committee for the Region of the Great Bend of the Wabash River-Reports county's annual recycling data to state agencies-Manages social media accounts on multiple platforms for both local watershed nonprofit and county Solid Waste Management District Show less

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  Wabash River Enhancement Corporation

  Apr 2022 - now

  Watershed Coordinator

  -Manages and implements the watershed management plan for the Region of the Great Bend sub watershed of the Wabash River -collaborates with government agencies, non-profits and other nongovernmental organizations, businesses, agricultural producers, and individual residents in the community to implement watershed restoration, education, and outreach activities-manages a cost-share program to fund local green infrastructure-manages 319 grant including budgeting, planning and implementing outreach events, hosting steering and education committee meetings, and quarterly reporting-coordinate and lead restoration activities along the Wabash River including invasive plant removal and trash pick-up events Show less