EDUCATION:

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
M.S.  Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (anticipated December 2002) GPA: 3.7/4.0
Relevant courses include Fish Population Dynamics, Aquatic Weed Control, Natural Resource Administration, Fisheries Management, Field Ecology of Aquatic Organisms, Statistical Methods in Research I & II.
Advisor: Dr. Mike Allen

Iowa State University, Ames, IA
B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Biology (May 1996) GPA: 3.0/4.0
Relevant courses include Ichthyology, Fisheries and Limnological Techniques, Fisheries Management, Stream Ecology, Fish Ecology, Ecology of Freshwater Invertebrates, and Biology of Aquatic Plants.
 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Gainesville, FL (August 2000-Present)
Continue field research to assess relationship between zooplankton abundance and crappie recruitment in Florida lakes for graduate research project.  Assisted on various graduate research projects, including largemouth bass tagging and bay scallop abundance.  Instructed incoming personnel the duties and responsibilities of the technician position.  Trained personnel on zooplankton and larval fish identification.  Presented results of graduate research project at state and regional fisheries meetings.  Cooperated with university computing technicians in upgrading lab computers and installing multiple software programs on Windows platforms.

Fisheries Research Technician
University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Gainesville, FL (February 2000-August 2000)
Conduct field research to determine crappie recruitment in Florida lakes using multiple trawls collecting larval, juvenile, and adult black crappie. Assisted on graduate projects including description of shoal bass habitats and diets on the Chipola River and collecting information of fish assemblages in a vegetation reclamation project through rotenone surveys on Lake Kissimmee. Assisted in collection of Gulf sturgeon through extended gill netting sampling trips on the Suwannee River. Assisted in ¼-acre blocknet rotenone sampling to determine fish biomass and community structure of Lake Tarpon.

Fisheries Research Technician
Illinois Natural History Survey, Sullivan, IL (February 1998 –February 2000)
Assisted on long-term projects evaluating ecological factors of fish populations, such as walleye, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Sampling trips included electrofishing and seining along with collecting samples of zooplankton, ichthyoplankton, benthos, water quality, and vegetation. Assisted graduate students with research projects, including invertebrate identification and fish gonad maturity determination. Operated and maintain project equipment; sampling gear, vehicles, boats, and outboard motors. Effectively discussed and evaluated proper sampling techniques with other technicians to be consistent in our field research. Supervised interns during field sampling and laboratory analysis. Participated in public fisheries programs, including field trips for the US Geological Survey and grade school students. Performed simple maintenance tasks for lab facilities.

Fisheries Management Aide
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Spirit Lake, IA (January 1998– February 1998)
Completed ice creel survey to determine angler harvest of walleye and yellow perch. Entered creel data on spreadsheet programs. Operated and maintained snowmobile, ATV, and pickups used for random and point-access creel interviews. Informed local newspapers and sports shops of fishing success.

Fisheries Management Aide
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Lake View, IA (April 1997 – October 1997)
Conducted creel survey to determine fish harvest and angler satisfaction. Performed tasks including electrofishing, gill netting, maintenance of boats and equipment, and fish kill investigations. Trained seasonal interns. Obtained brood stock walleye by gill netting.

Fisheries Research Aide
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Chariton, IA (May 1996 - August 1996)
Determined centrarchid population dynamics using fyke nets and electrofishing techniques in small impoundments. Assessed stream habitat components. Determined fish composition using a backpack shocker. Acquired proficient skills of identifying larval fish and zooplankton species within reservoirs. Maintained electroshocking gear, boat motors and trailers, and other equipment. Able to mend nets. Successfully completed individual projects and worked well in team efforts.

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Department of Animal Ecology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA (May 1995 - February 1996)
Performed numerable tasks for two graduate research projects. Identified fish populations of Central Iowa streams sampled with a backpack shocker. Assessed habitat characteristics of Central Iowa streams. Collected invertebrates and water samples from Northwest IA streams. Analyzed water samples. Prepared fish specimens for classroom activities and curated ISU fish collection for work-study project.

Conservation Aide
Chickasaw County Conservation Board, New Hampton, IA (Summers of ‘92, ‘93, and ’94)
Performed general maintenance and upkeep of county parks and recreational areas. Operated lawn mowers, tractors, power tools, and other county equipment on a daily basis. Assisted on an American kestrel project and helped wildlife unit band Canada geese.Planted and maintained food plots on upland areas.
 

MEMBERSHIP & HONORS:

American Fisheries Society (June 1999-present)

Florida AFS (2000-Present)

Illinois AFS (1998-1999)

Iowa AFS (1995-1997)

ISU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society (1993-1996), President (1995-1996), Conclave Chairman (1996)

Sigma Pi Fraternity Member (1991-1996), Historian/Executive Member (1994-1995), New Member Educator (1993)
 

HONORS:

University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Graduate Student of the Year (2001)

Iowa State University, Department of Animal Ecology, Gary C. White Outstanding Senior Award (1996)
 

CERTIFICATION:

Public Pesticide Application License

NAUI SCUBA Certification

Red Cross First Aid Certification

Illinois Boater Safety Certification
 

PRESENTATIONS:

Dockendorf, K. J. and M. S. Allen.  Submitted.  Effects of food availability on age-0 black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus abundance and growth in three Florida lakes.  Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society.  August 18-22.  Baltimore, Maryland.

Dockendorf, K. J. and M. S. Allen.  Submitted.  Effects of zooplankton availability on age-0 black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus abundance and growth in three Florida lakes.  Annual Meeting of the Florida Lake Management Society.  June 10-13, 2002.  Naples, Florida.

Dockendorf, K. J. and  M. S. Allen.  2002.  Relations between zooplankton availability and age-0 black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus abundance in three Florida lakes.  Southern Division Midyear Meeting of the American Fisheries Society.  February 21-24, 2002.  Little Rock, Arkansas.
 

INTERESTS:

Avid participant of fishing.
Enjoy watching football and basketball.
Roller coasters
Darts
 

REFERENCES:

Dr. Micheal S. Allen
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
7922 NW 71st Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 392-9617 EXT. 271

Dr. David H. Wahl
Professional Research Scientist
Illinois Natural History Survey
Kaskaskia Biological Station
RR1 Box 157
Sullivan, IL  61951
(217) 728-4400

John Hoxmeier
Fisheries Research Biologist
Illinois Natural History Survey
Kaskaskia Biological Station
RR1 Box 157
Sullivan, IL  61951
(217) 728-4851

Lannie Miller
Fisheries Biologist
Iowa DNR
Black Hawk District Office
Box 619
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 657-2638

PERSONAL FACTS:

Kevin J. Dockendorf was born February 15, 1973 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Thomas R. Dockendorf and Helen M. Dockendorf.  He was raised in New Hampton, IA with his two younger brothers, Jeff and Brad.  His future plans include pursuing a career as a state fisheries biologist.

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