Cassidy Bertin
Moncton,NB
Summary
Enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Astute professional knowledgeable in laboratory terminology, procedures and statistical methods. Recognized for the consistent motivation to learn, grow and excel in any field or task I'm given. Strengths in research and data analysis as well as precise dissections done on multiple fish species backed by training in biology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Mammal Observer/Laboratory Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
04.2024 - Current
- Flying in a twin otter plane for 5 hours at a time paying close attention to details to ID various marine mammals while flying 1000ft over the ocean.
- Lead a bomb radio carbon project on Witch Flounder.
- Improved team efficiency by effectively communicating findings with colleagues and supervisors.
- Handling a variety of marine species conducting experiments, collecting data to further research for a better understanding within the species.
- Reduced instances of human error in observational data collection by implementing a standardized double-checking process for verifying measurements.
- Developed strong working relationships with local community members, fostering trust and open communication channels that facilitated successful observational studies.
Aquatic Science Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
St. Andrews, NB
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Research Technician
Passamaquody Inc.
St. Stephen, NB
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Kept all work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Coordinated with research and development team to support production and boost efficiency.
- Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using r-script.
- Improved performance, yield and reliability through field work and office work.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Recorded collected field data in excel and r-script databases, streamlining analysis procedures for efficiency and accuracy.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Student Research Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
St. Andrews, NB
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours; nights, weekends
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment.
- Set up, maintained and vertified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed equipment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications
- Participated in continous improvment by generating suggestionos, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendence record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Performed duties inaccordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to prompote safe working environment
- Conducted research, gathered information from mulitple sources and presented results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Develped team communications and information for meetings.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used Microsoft word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Student Research Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
St. Andrews, NB
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Saint Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05.2020
Skills
- Scientific terminology
- Written and oral communication
- Math and analytics
- Data Gathering
- Laboratory techniques
- Conducting experiments
- Research methods
- Responsible
- Multitasking abilities
- Flexible & Adaptable
- MS Office
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Marine First Aid certified
- Wilderness First Aid certified
- GIS, r-script, SQL
- Test and analyze water quality
- Dissections on multiple fish species
- IDing marine mammals from an airplane
- Managing/ leading small groups in projects
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance4-day work weekPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsCertification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) - GIS Certification Institute.
- MED-DVS
- SVOP (Small Vessel Operators Permit)
- Transport Canada's Marine Medical Certificate
- OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Wilderness First Aid
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground (TDG)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Marine Mammal Observer/Laboratory Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
04.2024 - Current
Aquatic Science Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
02.2021 - 04.2024
Research Technician
Passamaquody Inc.
06.2020 - 12.2020
Student Research Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
06.2018 - 08.2018
Student Research Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Saint Francis Xavier University
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