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Gerald Laforge

@geraldlaforge

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I support coastal wetland conservation through field surveys, monitoring, restoration, and environmental documentation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a conservation or environmental role where I can contribute to wetland ecology, habitat restoration, field monitoring, environmental documentation, and science-based natural resource stewardship.

I've supported coastal wetland conservation at Bolsa Chica Conservancy through ecological surveys, habitat assessments, wildlife monitoring, and environmental data collection in sensitive habitat areas.

I collect and document soil, salinity, turbidity, and water-quality data to inform ecological monitoring, restoration planning, and habitat management. My fieldwork also includes invasive species removal, erosion monitoring, native vegetation installation, and wetland stewardship.

I'm completing a Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology degree and have applied coursework in wetland ecology, GIS, wildlife management, habitat restoration, avian surveys, and technical reporting. My experience in high-volume veterinary settings strengthened my documentation, coordination, stakeholder communication, and attention to detail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Doctor's Assistant

Cure Pet

Jan 2022 - Dec 2026 (4 years 11 months)

Supported daily operations in a fast-paced medical environment through workflow coordination, scheduling, and technical documentation. Maintained electronic medical records and assisted veterinarians with diagnostics and treatment coordination.

Medical Records Scheduling Communication Skills Diagnostics Laboratory Radiology Client Liaison

Field Intern

Bolsa Chica Conservancy

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted ecological field surveys, habitat assessments, wildlife monitoring, and environmental data collection within a protected coastal wetland. Assisted with habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and wetland stewardship projects.

Ecological Monitoring Habitat assessment Data Collection Water Quality Monitoring Restoration GIS Wildlife Monitoring

ER/ICU Assistant

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022 (6 years 11 months)

Led emergency and critical care veterinary teams, supporting patient care, diagnostics, and treatment coordination. Maintained detailed medical records and coordinated communication between doctors, technicians, and clients.

Emergency Care Critical Care Venipuncture IV Catheterization Radiology Medical Records Team Coordination

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

OC Veterinary Medical Center

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)

Provided front-office, reception, and administrative support in a high-volume clinical environment. Managed multi-line phone communication, appointment scheduling, client check-in, and financial transactions.

Reception Scheduling Client Communication Financial Transactions Records Management Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science, Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology

Activities and societies: Completed coursework and field projects in wetland ecology, ecological monitoring, conservation biology, GIS, wildlife management, and habitat restoration; conducted a behavioral ecology study on Great Egret foraging behavior.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology with an expected graduation in December 2026.