Hayley Bordwine
Damascus
Summary
Environmental science professional with a strong commitment to conservation. Proven reliability and self-motivation showcased through leadership roles and extensive hands-on experience with endangered freshwater mussels. Skilled in aquaculture management and data analysis, contributing to effective monitoring and rehabilitation efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshwater Mussel Technician
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
09.2025 - Current
- Sample juvenile mussels weekly to assess health status and growth
- Assist with managing glochidia infestations on host fish to support mussel life cycles
- Assist with snorkeling surveys to search for and identify freshwater mussel species
- Assist with quantitative and qualitative freshwater mussel monitoring
- Assess gravid status of mussels for broodstock collection for propagation efforts
- Handle and maintain endangered mussel species in aquaculture systems
- Collect host fish using electrofishing methods by electrofishing
- Facility and laboratory maintenance, including water delivery and mechanical issues
Freshwater Mussel Specialist
Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources
Marion
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Handled and maintained endangered mussel species in aquaculture systems
- Led freshwater mussel surveys for specific species
- Assisted with PIT Tag surveys to track endangered mussel populations
- Conducted weekly sampling of juvenile mussels to monitor health status and growth trends
- Assisted with glochidia infestations on host fish
- Assisted with snorkeling surveys to search for and identify freshwater mussel species
- Assisted with quantitative and qualitative freshwater mussel monitoring
- Assessed gravid status for collection of broodstocks
- Host fish collection by electrofishing
- Facility and laboratory maintenance, including water delivery and mechanical issues
Freshwater Mussel Recovery Intern
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Marion
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Handled and maintain endangered mussel species in aquaculture systems
- Assisted with PIT Tag surveys
- Weekly sampling of juvenile mussels to acquire health status and growth
- Assisted with glochidia infestations on host fish
- Assisted with snorkeling surveys to search for and identify freshwater mussel species
- Assisted with quantitative and qualitative freshwater mussel monitoring
- Assessed gravid status for collection of broodstocks
- Host fish collection by electrofishing
- Facility and laboratory maintenance, including water delivery and mechanical issues
- Assisted with snorkeling surveys to identify and collect endangered fish species
Assistant Manager
Blended Pedaler
Abingdon
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in managing daily operations
- Oversaw inventory management
- Facilitated communication between management and team members
- Maintain store appearance
- Welcome customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Science
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2025
Associate in Science -
Virginia Highlands Community College
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Holston High School
Damascus, VA05-2021
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Environmental assessment
- Time management abilities
- Aquaculture management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
Timeline
Freshwater Mussel Technician
Virginia Tech
09.2025 - Current
Freshwater Mussel Specialist
Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources
05.2025 - 09.2025
Freshwater Mussel Recovery Intern
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager
Blended Pedaler
02.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Science
Appalachian State University
Associate in Science -
Virginia Highlands Community College
High School Diploma -
Holston High School