Ross Collins-Wooley

Problem solving, Construction, Restoration, and Building skills
Passion for working outdoors in all climates and weather conditions
Passion for environmental issues
Dependable and Responsible
Patient, Results-Oriented, Team Player

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Environmental building/construction solutions
Constructed a terrace and retaining wall to stop run-off into driveway
Lifeguard – bath house built against sand dune (protected by law), sand dune overtaking bath house. Built retaining wall to prevent sand dune from overtaking the bath house
Created concrete block Mounting block for internship – set up gauge to discern depth of water at a tributary away from roads - built at site 
Build container to make it easier to load and transport individual fence pickets
Replaced roofing tiles on a house to repair a leak and set up walls for a house to meet code as volunteer for Appalachian Service Project. 
Maintain contracted rectangular weir at local reservation/sanctuary

Data Management
Performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear in an effort to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds in Massachusetts. 
identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals
surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water. 
Compiled data into an easy to read GIS project.
Collected water from the Wachusett Reservoir tributaries. Analyzed samples with a turbidity meter. measured discharge after rain events using an acoustic doppler velocity meter (ADVM). Collected snow pack and calculated the snow water equivalent (SWE) after snow events.

Communication/interpersonal relations
Offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits to help control pest plants. Educating the lake visitors about the local invasive species.
Operated machinery to modify or retrieve products while answering customer questions and providing consumer services. 
Tended and cared for the needs of a special needs man who required aid under pandemic conditions.

Shorebird Conservation Field TechnicianShorebird Conservation Field Technician

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation · SeasonalMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation · SeasonalApr 2022 - Present · Westport, Massachusetts, United StatesWestport, Massachusetts, United States

This position collects, analyzes, and reviews biological data through field work on endangered and threatened shorebird species and other features of biological diversity; provides technical assistance and information to the public and other staff; helps DCR in maintaining compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Collects and reviews biological data through field work on nesting, foraging and migrating species of shorebirds including abundance and distribution of target species.
Assists in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data, and create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal natural resources.
Accomplish the wildlife management, protection, and education objectives of the Shorebird Conservation Program. Provides biological technical assistance to park-based operations staff. Conduct research on special projects.This position collects, analyzes, and reviews biological data through field work on endangered and threatened shorebird species and other features of biological diversity; provides technical assistance and information to the public and other staff; helps DCR in maintaining compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Collects and reviews biological data through field work on nesting, foraging and migrating species of shorebirds including abundance and distribution of target species. Assists in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data, and create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal natural resources. Accomplish the wildlife management, protection, and education objectives of the Shorebird Conservation Program. Provides biological technical assistance to park-based operations staff. Conduct research on special projects.

Skills: Biological Monitoring · Public Education · Wildlife Conservation · Conservation Biology

Environmental Educator and Invasive Species MonitorEnvironmental Educator and Invasive Species Monitor
Jul 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mosJul 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Douglas, Massachusetts, United StatesDouglas, Massachusetts, United States
As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.
Evnrionmental Analyst InternEvnrionmental Analyst Intern
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mosJan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mos
West Boylston, Massachusetts, United StatesWest Boylston, Massachusetts, United States
As a water quality analyst intern I collected and analyzed water from the Wachusett Reservoir tributaries. DCR takes samples year-round, regardless of weather. I analyzed my samples with a turbidity meter. After rain events I measured discharge, using an acoustic doppler velocity meter (ADVM). After snow events I collected snow pack and calculated the snow water equivalent (SWE).

As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.

Environmental Educator and Invasive Species MonitorEnvironmental Educator and Invasive Species Monitor
Jul 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mosJul 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Douglas, Massachusetts, United StatesDouglas, Massachusetts, United States
As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.
Evnrionmental Analyst InternEvnrionmental Analyst Intern
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mosJan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mos
West Boylston, Massachusetts, United StatesWest Boylston, Massachusetts, United States
As a water quality analyst intern I collected and analyzed water from the Wachusett Reservoir tributaries. DCR takes samples year-round, regardless of weather. I analyzed my samples with a turbidity meter. After rain events I measured discharge, using an acoustic doppler velocity meter (ADVM). After snow events I collected snow pack and calculated the snow water equivalent (SWE).

Environmental Educator and Invasive Species MonitorEnvironmental Educator and Invasive Species Monitor
Jul 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mosJul 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Douglas, Massachusetts, United StatesDouglas, Massachusetts, United States
As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species in lakes and ponds, I performed voluntary inspections of watercraft trailers and gear. I identified and removed hitchhiking plants and animals, educating the lake visitors about the invaders. I offered pamphlets and encouraged boating habits that helped to control pest plants. I also surveyed the frequency of vehicles and enforced helpful procedures, including emptying bait buckets, live-wells, and cooling water, all well away from shore.
 

Evnrionmental Analyst InternEvnrionmental Analyst Intern
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mosJan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mos
West Boylston, Massachusetts, United StatesWest Boylston, Massachusetts, United States
As a water quality analyst intern I collected and analyzed water from the Wachusett Reservoir tributaries. DCR takes samples year-round, regardless of weather. I analyzed my samples with a turbidity meter. After rain events I measured discharge, using an acoustic doppler velocity meter (ADVM). After snow events I collected snow pack and calculated the snow water equivalent (SWE).

As a water quality analyst intern I collected and analyzed water from the Wachusett Reservoir tributaries. DCR takes samples year-round, regardless of weather. I analyzed my samples with a turbidity meter. After rain events I measured discharge, using an acoustic doppler velocity meter (ADVM). After snow events I collected snow pack and calculated the snow water equivalent (SWE).

Worcester State Universtiy Bachelors of Science

Environmental Science