Ryder Hochmuth
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Experience
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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500 - 600 Employee
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Jan 2023 - Present
Supervise day to day operations on four Lead Wildlife management Areas located in Hendry and Glades counties (Fisheating Creek, Dinner Island Ranch, Spirit-of-the Wild, and Okaloacoochee WMAs). Coordinate management of the waterfowl hunting program on Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6. Provide oversight in habitat management activities. Develop and manage an annual budget and work plan. Directly supervise four staff members and indirectly supervise nineteen employees. Write and review scopes of work and supervise contractors carrying out these works. Show less
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Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
Lead land manager of Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area. Involved in wildlife conservation and surveys of threatened and imperiled species such as the Florida panther, crested caracara, bald eagle, and more. Responsible for the area's prescribed fire program, invasive and exotic treatment plan, infrastructure projects, coordinating all quota hunts, and supervising both full time and seasonal employees.
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
Was responsible for wildlife surveys, biological data collection, invasive plant management, and equipment maintenance.
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Hillsborough County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Lands Management Technician II
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May 2020 - Mar 2021
Assisted in protecting county lands by building and repairing fence lines, patrolling sites of interest, diverting trails for erosion mitigation, and explaining the importance of conservation to the public. Used heavy equipment and operated multiple tractor implements to maintain fire lines and access trails. Construction and repair projects: Heavy load bearing bridge, auger handle fabrication, steel barricades. Assisted in protecting county lands by building and repairing fence lines, patrolling sites of interest, diverting trails for erosion mitigation, and explaining the importance of conservation to the public. Used heavy equipment and operated multiple tractor implements to maintain fire lines and access trails. Construction and repair projects: Heavy load bearing bridge, auger handle fabrication, steel barricades.
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U.S. Census Bureau
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Staff
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
Went door to door, collection resident information, confirming address locations, and assessing residents for feasible living locations. Went door to door, collection resident information, confirming address locations, and assessing residents for feasible living locations.
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Florida Conservation Corps
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United States
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Conservation Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trail Restoration and Enhancment Corps Crew Lead
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
Lead and supported a traveling trail crew of 8 people in completing trail projects efficiently. Specialized in the assessment and restoration of trails in 29 Florida State Parks. Used small engine equipment and hand tools to create, enhance and restore trails. Lead and supported a traveling trail crew of 8 people in completing trail projects efficiently. Specialized in the assessment and restoration of trails in 29 Florida State Parks. Used small engine equipment and hand tools to create, enhance and restore trails.
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Florida Conservation Corps
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United States
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Conservation Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Outreach and Awareness Recruiter
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Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
Supported the volunteer initiatives of an entire Florida State Park district consisting of 37 parks. Recruited 453 Volunteers, 367 of those were new volunteers, working a total of 2,878 Hours. Participated in 23 Outreach and educational programs that involved 2,302 participants. Supported the volunteer initiatives of an entire Florida State Park district consisting of 37 parks. Recruited 453 Volunteers, 367 of those were new volunteers, working a total of 2,878 Hours. Participated in 23 Outreach and educational programs that involved 2,302 participants.
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AAA Clean Cut Lawncare
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Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
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Landscaping Manager
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2018
Used professional grade equipment to assist in yard design and architectural recommendations. Provided quality customer service with frequent one on one customer interactions. Trained employees in equipment use, standard operating procedures, and customer service standards. Used professional grade equipment to assist in yard design and architectural recommendations. Provided quality customer service with frequent one on one customer interactions. Trained employees in equipment use, standard operating procedures, and customer service standards.
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Subway
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Sandwich Artist
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
Provided excellent customer service, was responsible for closing and locking the store. Provided excellent customer service, was responsible for closing and locking the store.
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Education
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University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee