April Gassman, PSM

Experience

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  University of Washington

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
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  Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Seasonal Scientific Technician 2

  Frequently interacted with the public, informing them of agency rules and regulations. Collected biological and fishing effort data including the use of coded wire tag detectors. Defused tense situations with and between anglers.

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Laboratory Intern
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  Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Seasonal Scientific Technician 2

  Frequently interacted with the public, informing them of agency rules and regulations. Collected biological and fishing effort data including the use of coded wire tag detectors. Defused tense situations with and between anglers.

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  Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

  Scientific Technician 2

  Frequently interacted with the public, informing them of agency rules and regulations. Collected biological and fishing effort data including the use of coded wire tag detectors. Defused tense situations with and between anglers.

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  Pinky Vargas for State Senate

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Campaign Intern

  Engaged members of the public, answering questions regarding the candidate's qualifications and goals. Helped set-up and staff public meet and greets with the candidate. Phone banking and canvassing utilizing NPG VAN.

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  Whatcom Education Spay and Neuter Impact Program

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  Transportation Assistant

  Assisted with in-take, transportation, and check out of up to thirty animals to be spayed or neutered. Cashiered at fundraiser sales on a bimonthly basis using Square POS. Maintained office supplies, entered weekly surgery data using Microsoft Excel, and maintained the monthly e-mail subscriptions using Mailchimp. Corresponded with clients regarding equipment loans, post-operative care for their pets, and arranging for site visits.

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  U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Intern

  Collaborating with USGS's Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) group to gain a better understanding of the interactions of contaminants, sediments, eelgrass meadows and the aquatic food web in Bellingham Bay. In conjunction with CHIPS, develop a new media communications piece to inform the public on the project, the effects of contaminants on the food web and how humans are impacted.

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  Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

  May 2020 - Oct 2020

  Aquatic Invasive Species Technician

  Collaborate with community stakeholders to remove the ecologically and economically damaging European Green Crab from Drayton Harbor, Washington. In addition to removal efforts I work as part of a team of scientists at WDFW to communicate our data through ArcGIS.

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  Ecological Land Services, Inc.

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Biologist

  Providing clients with analysis and insight to navigate critical area code throughout Western Washington.Conduct wetland delineations.Determine Ordinary High Water Mark.Mitigation planning and implementation. Report writing including Critical Areas Reports, Mitigation Monitoring Reports, Wetland Delineation Reports, Habitat Management Plans, No Net Loss Reports, and Shoreline Mitigation Plans.

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  Puget Sound Partnership

  May 2022 - now

  Salmon Projects Coordinator

  Manage the development and biannual updates of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Hub, the central location for Puget Sound salmon recovery information.Using ESRI ArcGIS pro and AGOL to develop maps detailing financial investments in Puget Sound recovery.Serve as a representative of Puget Sound Partnership on state and federal multi-agency permit streamlining teams to review restoration projects. Work closely with various department programs, tribes, other state and federal agencies, counties, cities, restoration groups, and other salmon recovery stakeholders to move beneficial salmon habitat restoration projects forward.Facilitate, coordinate, and support monthly Puget Sound Lead Entity meetings, supporting partners in identifying, elevating, and addressing barriers to salmon recovery.Ensure adaptive management best practices are applied to all local ecosystem recovery products and processes. Work on cross-functional teams to develop and implement agency salmon recovery policy priorities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop targets and progress indicators and share them with partner organizations.Develop and maintain working relationships with Puget Sound Partnership programs, other state agencies, federal agencies, and salmon recovery partners.Provided expertise on and co-authored the Puget Sound Chinook Salmon Recovery Addendum. Show less