Ava Biondollilo

About Ava Biondollilo

I am a fisheries and aquatic science professional driven by a dual passion for sustainable aquaculture and field-based conservation. My background includes technical fish hatchery operations, freshwater research, and aquatic sampling.

Experience

1. Field Technician

   Upstate Freshwater Institute

   Jun 2026 — Present · Syracuse, NY

2. Fish Hatchery Technician

   Carpenter's Brook Fish Htchry

   May 2026 — Present · Elbridge, NY

   Promoted to full-time status following a successful 9-month internship, earning the promotion through demonstrated performance in high-stakes aquaculture operations and technical data analysis. Conducted routine fish sampling and morphometric assessments to monitor population health, track growth rates, and precisely calculate feed conversion ratios. Managed daily hatchery operations independently, executing precise feeding schedules, coordinated tank transfers, and facility maintenance to maintain optimal conditions and rigorous safety standards. Executed technical water quality monitoring, analyzing critical parameters. This includes dissolved oxygen, pH, and ammonia levels. All which is performed to proactively mitigate environmental stressors and optimize fish growth. Coordinated and executed regional stocking operations across diverse waterways throughout Onondaga County, ensuring the safe transport, proper acclimation, and successful introduction of various fish species to support local recreational fisheries and conservation goals.

3. Fish Hatchery Technician

   Carpenter's Brook Fish Htchry

   Sep 2025 — May 2026 · Elbridge, NY

   Executed daily aquaculture operations, including the implementation of precise fish feeding schedules, tank transfers and cleaning, and essential facility maintenance to uphold operational efficiency and safety standards. Monitored and rigorously analyzed critical water quality parameters (e.g., dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH levels, nitrate/nitrite levels, ammonia production) and fish health indicators (e.g., condition) to proactively detect and mitigate stressors, consistently ensuring optimal growth and survival rates. Collaborated with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conduct specialized electrofishing surveys for the collection and analysis of wild trout population samples, contributing to vital state-level fisheries management and conservation efforts.

4. Undergraduate Student Researcher - Chemistry Department

   State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

   Jan 2023 — Apr 2023

   Collaborated with a graduate researcher to design methodologies for a synthesis reaction through critical analysis of current scientific literature Utilized mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to identify and characterize unknown chemical compounds

Education

• State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

  Bachelor of Science - BS · Aquatics and Fisheries Science

  2022 — 2026

Skills

• Water Testing
• Data Collection
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Aquatic Ecology
• Fish Husbandry
• Laboratory Analysis
• Fisheries Science
• Scientific Communications
• Ecological Assessment
• Limnology
• Information Design
• Marine Biology
• Entomology
• Statistical Sampling
• Water Quality
• Research Synthesis
• Fish
• Aquaculture
• Scientific Reports
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Manual Labor
• Scientific Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Environmental Science
• Insect Identification
• Public Outreach
• Research Presentation
• NMR Spectroscopy
• Freshwater Ecology
• Electrofishing
• Research Skills
• Identifying Trends
• Fish Handling