Mason Townley
Dana Point
Summary
Proven Assistant Project Manager with a track record of ensuring project success at SWCA Environmental Consultants through effective coordination and client relations. Skilled in project planning and quality control, demonstrated by consistently meeting financial goals and enhancing client satisfaction. Excels in team collaboration and problem-solving, showcasing strong project monitoring and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
SWCA Environmental Consultants
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
Assistant Project Manager
Forde Biological Consultants
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Biology project manager overseeing field staff and coordination with clients.
- Managed schedules for field personnel while acting as a primary contact in multi-disciplinary projects, preparing budget proposals, training new staff, developing training materials for survey protocols and field safety, and leading monthly safety meetings.
Wildlife Biologist, Construction Support
Forde Biological Consultants
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for biological pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring for deterioated pole replacements and line clearing projects at various locations throughout southern California.
- Desktop biologist responsible for processing work requests from various construction companies for maintenance of Southern California Edison (SCE) facilities on both public and private lands.
- Desktop biologist responsible for conducting QA/QC of field data submitted by field biologists through Survey123
Husbandry Intern
Aquarium of the Pacific
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported aquarist's in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within the husbandry industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in aquarium mechanics and marine species identification, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Lab Assistant
Telonicher Marine Lab
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
Deckhand
R/V Coral Sea
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Participated in weekly research cruises, funded by NOAA, and assisted in collecting data on various ocean parameters as part of a long-term ocean monitoring program. Specifically in charge of deploying large conductivity, temperature, and depth instrument to collect water samples at various depths and labeling and organizing samples for later analysis.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Performed maintenance tasks of equipment to extend the lifespan of onboard assets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA12-2018
Skills
- Project monitoring
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Quality control
- Client relations
Certification
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training, Compliance Solutions; 2022
- Western Burrowing Owl Workshop, Coastal Training Program, San Jose, CA, July 2022
- Yosemite Toad Office-Based Training with SNF Aquatics Biologist, Stephanie Barnes, April 2022
- Nests and Eggs of Southern California Birds, Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, March 2022
- Field Techniques for the Mojave Desert Tortoise, Desert Tortoise Council, Ridgecrest, CA, November 2021
- CEQA Impact Assessment: Emphasis on Biological Resources, California Native Plant Society, September 2021
- Yellow-billed Cuckoo Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station, Blythe, CA, June 2021
- Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station, Kern River Valley, CA, May 2021
- Basic Wetland Delineation, San Diego, CA, Wetland Training Institute, April 2021
- Introduction to the Mojave Desert Tortoise, Desert Tortoise Council, November 2020
- Yosemite Toad Habitat and Identification In-Field Training, Sierra National Forest, CA, August 2020
- California/Nevada Amphibian Populations Task Force Meeting, San Diego, CA, January 2020
- Bat Detectors, Survey Methods, & Echolocation Workshop, BatAbility, January – March 2020
- Certified Rescue Diver, California; NAUI Worldwide; 2019
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
SWCA Environmental Consultants
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Forde Biological Consultants
05.2021 - 11.2022
Wildlife Biologist, Construction Support
Forde Biological Consultants
05.2019 - 05.2021
Husbandry Intern
Aquarium of the Pacific
06.2018 - 08.2018
Lab Assistant
Telonicher Marine Lab
01.2018 - 05.2018
Deckhand
R/V Coral Sea
01.2017 - 10.2017
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training, Compliance Solutions; 2022
- Western Burrowing Owl Workshop, Coastal Training Program, San Jose, CA, July 2022
- Yosemite Toad Office-Based Training with SNF Aquatics Biologist, Stephanie Barnes, April 2022
- Nests and Eggs of Southern California Birds, Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, March 2022
- Field Techniques for the Mojave Desert Tortoise, Desert Tortoise Council, Ridgecrest, CA, November 2021
- CEQA Impact Assessment: Emphasis on Biological Resources, California Native Plant Society, September 2021
- Yellow-billed Cuckoo Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station, Blythe, CA, June 2021
- Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station, Kern River Valley, CA, May 2021
- Basic Wetland Delineation, San Diego, CA, Wetland Training Institute, April 2021
- Introduction to the Mojave Desert Tortoise, Desert Tortoise Council, November 2020
- Yosemite Toad Habitat and Identification In-Field Training, Sierra National Forest, CA, August 2020
- California/Nevada Amphibian Populations Task Force Meeting, San Diego, CA, January 2020
- Bat Detectors, Survey Methods, & Echolocation Workshop, BatAbility, January – March 2020
- Certified Rescue Diver, California; NAUI Worldwide; 2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Humboldt State University
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