Matt ( Long Yin) Yau

Experience

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  Hong Kong Wetland Park

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Eco-tour Guide

  • Conducted educational tours for individuals of various age groups and encouraged participation in the park activities• Managed Facebook account of organization to share park and animal updates • Designed, carried out, and analysed data from customer satisfaction survey to improve the customer experience at the park

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  Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Intern

  • Evaluated the condition of hiking signs along hike trails and scheduled maintenance as needed• Hiked trails under sunny and rainy conditions• Ensured proper record keeping of sign conditions and abnormalities for reporting

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  Dalhosuie University agricultural campus

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  President of Aquaculture society

  • Organised and hosted monthly meetings with council and members to discuss current and upcoming events of the society• Researched and drew up a draft layout of an aquaponics plan for the society• Planned and managed finance of the club in accordance with the campus governing body

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  Cermaq Canada

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  Saltwater husbandry Technician

  • Site Operations: Supported daily operations at a sea site. Monitored Atlantic salmon activity and conducted environmental monitoring. Ensured proper fish welfare through various measures.• Site Maintenance: Maintained a clean, safe, and biosecure site. Performed routine maintenance tasks. Assisted in site setup and closure.

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  Vancouver Island University

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  Animal health worker

  • Research Support: Provided technical assistance and advice on research projects in animal care facilities.• Facility Management: Trained new staff, developed work schedules, and purchased supplies. Prepared and submitted reports.• Daily Animal Care: Monitored and maintained feed, water, supplies, and environmental conditions. Evaluated animal health through visual inspections. Operated husbandry equipment and installed water quality monitoring systems. Cleaned and sanitized animal enclosures and associated areas. Show less

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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Assistant fish culturist

  · manually clipping the adipose fin of juvenile chinook using small scissors and inserting coded wire tags (CWT) into the nasal cavity using tagging machines.· general hatchery duties including preparing feed for fish, feeding the fish and observing their responses, and cleaning and disinfecting equipment after every use to prevent cross-contamination.

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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Fish Enhancement technician

  • Staff Supervision: Overseen hatchery staff on various projects.• Hatchery operation: Collected, processed, and incubated fish eggs. Reared newly hatched larva. Monitored larval development and implemented early feeding and rearing techniques for steelhead trout, Coho, and Chinook salmon. • Daily Hatchery Tasks: Prepared and administered feed, observed fish responses, and identified mortality. Maintained a clean and sanitized work environment. Graded and sampled fish as required.• Chemical management: Calculated dosage of chemicals, prior to chemical treatment Show less

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  RedFin Aquarium Design

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Aquarist / Animal Husbandry Assistant

  • Customer Relations: Provided personalized advice and recommendations to clients regarding aquarium needs and maintenance.• Project Management: Communicated effectively with clients, ensuring timely project completion and satisfaction.• Team Leadership: Trained and mentored new staff members, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.• Reporting: Prepared and submitted weekly progress reports to clients, tracking project milestones and addressing any concerns.• Problem-Solving: Identified and resolved issues related to aquarium health, maintenance, and equipment. Show less