New Mexico State University

Tennessee Technological University

Red Bank High School

Biologist, Technical Writer/Editor-Johnson Service Group (for Tennessee Valley Authority, River and Resource Compliance)

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Environmental Consultant

Working with a team of skilled scientists, I collect and analyze biological, chemical and physical data from freshwater ecosystems of the Tennessee river valley to assess and monitor the ecological health of the region. From these data I produce documentation detailing the compliance of electric power generation facilities with federal and state environmental regulation, including NEPA, NPDES, ESA, and Clean Water Act requirements. My work is a key component of successful management of aquatic resources in the Tennessee Valley.

Johnson Service Group, Inc.

Biologist, Technical Writer and Editor

College Board Certified Teacher: AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, General Science
Laboratory Management
Academic Advisor
Collaborated with a professional team to design and conduct a demanding science curriculum emphasizing laboratory practices and analysis.
Annually managed and directed instruction of over 130 individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, under a variety of conditions.
Managed a laboratory setting with a flexible annual budget from a variety of funding sources including federal, state and individual contributors.

Hamilton County Department of Education

Educator

Teacher of Biology, Environmental Science
Track Coach
Dormitory Advisor
Academic Advisor

McCallie School

Designed and conducted field investigations for research in aquatic vertebrate and invertebrate species classification and identification, population estimates, fish diseases, fish aging, and aquatic habitat analysis. 
Managed and participated in field research teams.
Designed and presented instructional material for laboratory-based classes in vertebrate anatomy and taxonomy, water chemistry, aquatic sampling and identification techniques for fish, aquatic invertebrates, and submerged and emergent plants. 
Conducted sampling and management procedures for terrestrial wildlife habitats.

Research/Teaching Assistant

Under contract to TVA, conducted field and laboratory procedures including: radio-telemetry of fish, population sampling (IBI - Index of Biological Integrity, cove rotenone counts, boat and backpack electroshocking, gill and seine netting), aquatic invertebrate sampling and analysis, fish health and necropsy analysis for consumption recommendations, and creel surveys.
Collected and analyzed detailed scientific field data to improve the management of recreational fisheries.
Skilled in boat handling and

Wildlife Associates, Incorporated

Biological Technician

Conducted skilled laboratory analysis to monitor and improve quality and inventory control in production of rare earth element oxides and related chemicals.
Maintained and monitored the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Michael Lancaster