Kyla Hershey Maunz, PWS

Experience

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  The Ohio State University's Museum of Biological Diversity

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2009

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Collected, identified, measured, weighed and counted biological specimens including zooplankton, and larval fish to update museum and Ohio fish hatchery collections

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  Franz Theodore Stone Laboratory

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Fisheries Undergraduate Researcher

  Researched possible effects invasive Round Goby are having on the native Smallmouth Bass population in Lake Erie.

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  Perry Institute for Marine Science

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2008

  Marine Biology intern

  Provided assistance to travelling researchers by participating in scientific dives, collecting specimens, organizing data and maintaining lab facilities.

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  The Ohio State University's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2009

  Field/Laboratory Technician

  • Performed diet analysis on larval Yellow Perch for Lake Erie Project• Extracted, mounted, and polished larval and juvenile fish otoliths for chemical & growth analysis

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  Ohio Wildlife Center

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Volunteer
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  The Ohio State University's Limnology Laboratory

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Field/Laboratory Technician

  • Utilized various pieces of field, workshop, and laboratory equipment to collect and process biological samples for three different funded Lake Erie water quality projects• Designed and built a light box in order to perform accurate light profiles in shallow tributary and stream environments

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  Tracy Aviary

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Aviculture Intern

  • Performed daily husbandry tasks including preparing and feeding-out diets, cleaning enclosures, providing enrichment and training, and ensuring each bird is healthy • Use of Isis Software (ARKS)-Created and maintained detailed behavioral, environmental, reproductive, and medical records

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  Adventure Aquarium

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2010

  Biologist, Birds and Mammals

  • Provided for the needs of all the animals in the Birds and Mammals exhibits by doing regular daily feedings, exhibit cleaning and maintenance, and providing enrichment• Prepared and presented daily educational seminars for guests including school groups• Maintained records pertaining to feeding, water quality, behavioral observations, training activities and enrichment

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  Lawhon & Associates, Inc.

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Field Technician

  Identified potential impacts to surface waters, wetlands, endangered species populations, and suitable habitats for endangered species associated with project construction.This was determined by:-Conducting wetland delineations using Federal and State Government methods, Wetland Delineations are preformed using the 1987 Manual in conjunction with the current Supplements.-Carrying out QHEI and HHEI stream assessments-Collecting and recording field data-Identifying Plants-Operating Trimble GPS units -Processing data -Mapping Show less

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  Hull & Associates, LLC

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2018

  Scientist II

  Conducted a variety of ecological surveys for impact assessment, regulatory compliance, and mitigation planning for both the public and private sectors. Lead wetland and stream delineations, vegetation and wildlife assessments, floristic inventories, and threatened and endangered species habitat surveys. Completed numerous Section 404 surface water permit applications for a wide variety of projects, and wetland and stream mitigation monitoring activities for transportation projects.

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  Ohio Department of Natural Resources

  Feb 2018 - now

  Natural Resources Administrator, ODOT Liaison

  Coordinates environmental project reviews and provides ecological support services for transportation projects across Ohio.