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Kirstin Lachance

Wildlife Technologist
Kirkland,QC

Summary

Wildlife Technologist/Bird Bander with a passion for yoga

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Food Service Worker

Tim Horton's
Kirkland, QC
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Barista

Jake's Café
St-laurent, QC
02.2015 - 10.2017
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.

Educator

Le Nichoir: Wild Bird Conservation Center
Hudson, QC
05.2016 - 07.2016

My job consisted of creating itinerary for tours as well as educational and promotional videos; giving tours, answering phone calls and assisting with bird care.

Customer Service Representative

Nature Pet Center
Pointe-Claire, QC
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Small mammal/rodent department
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Zookeeper

Zoo Ecomuseum
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
04.2019 - 03.2020

Environmental Technician

Ville De Barkmere
Barkmere, QC
07.2020 - 08.2021

Lab Assistant

UQAM
Montreal, QC
01.2021 - 04.2021

Wildlife Field Technician

University Of Laval
Montérégie, QC
04.2021 - 07.2021

Fall Migration Banding Intern

PEPtBO
PEC, ON
08.2021 - 10.2021

Naturalist

Fous De Nature
Boucherville, QC
11.2021 - 03.2022

MAPS Assistant Bander

Owl Moon Environmental Inc.
Fort McMurray, AB
05.2022 - 08.2022

Fall Migration Assistant Bander 1

Mackenzie Nature Observatory
Mackenzie, BC
07.2022 - 10.2023

IMBCR Point-Count Technician

Boise University
UT, USA
05.2023 - 07.2023

Owl Bander-in-Charge

McGill Bird Observatory
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue
10.2023 - 11.2023

Education

Certificate - Ecology

UQAM
Montreal, QC
08.2020 - 01.2022

Diploma of Collegial Studies - Environmental And Wildlife Management

Vanier College
Saint-Laurent, QC
08.2016 - 06.2019

Skills

    Vanier College Coffee Club VP in 2014, and President in 2015

    Vanier College Yoga Club VP in 2015 and President in 2016

    Vanier College VCSA Sustainability Coordinator in 2016

    Reporter and Actor for VanierTV from 2014 to 2017

    Bird Care Volunteer at Le Nichoir in 2021

    Volunteer Bird bander at LSLBO, BBO, & MBO in 2022 & 2023

    Timeline

    Owl Bander-in-Charge

    McGill Bird Observatory
    10.2023 - 11.2023

    IMBCR Point-Count Technician

    Boise University
    05.2023 - 07.2023

    Fall Migration Assistant Bander 1

    Mackenzie Nature Observatory
    07.2022 - 10.2023

    MAPS Assistant Bander

    Owl Moon Environmental Inc.
    05.2022 - 08.2022

    Naturalist

    Fous De Nature
    11.2021 - 03.2022

    Fall Migration Banding Intern

    PEPtBO
    08.2021 - 10.2021

    Wildlife Field Technician

    University Of Laval
    04.2021 - 07.2021

    Lab Assistant

    UQAM
    01.2021 - 04.2021

    Certificate - Ecology

    UQAM
    08.2020 - 01.2022

    Environmental Technician

    Ville De Barkmere
    07.2020 - 08.2021

    Zookeeper

    Zoo Ecomuseum
    04.2019 - 03.2020

    Customer Service Representative

    Nature Pet Center
    11.2017 - 05.2018

    Diploma of Collegial Studies - Environmental And Wildlife Management

    Vanier College
    08.2016 - 06.2019

    Educator

    Le Nichoir: Wild Bird Conservation Center
    05.2016 - 07.2016

    Barista

    Jake's Café
    02.2015 - 10.2017

    Food Service Worker

    Tim Horton's
    05.2014 - 12.2014
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