Environmental Scientist, Biologist

Erin Elise Rowan

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Education:

University of California, Berkeley B.S. Conservation and Resource Studies, 2004-2008. GPA:

3.36

Work Experience:

Institute for Bird Populations, Point Reyes Station, CA Staff Biologist, August 10, 2012 –

October 5, 2014

Act as MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) and TMAPS (Tropical MAPS)

coordinator for 5 ongoing bird-banding projects in the United States, Canada, Mariana Islands

and American Samoa each calendar year. Responsible for permitting, recruiting, training and

supervising intern biologists each season. Responsible for data management, data verification

and annual report writing. Coordinated logistics of all projects, including gear and transportation,

with field crews and government agency, military, and environmental consulting partners.

Submitted bird banding data to Bird Banding Laboratory via Bandit.

Field Experience:

Institute for Bird Populations, Yosemite National Park, CA MAPS Biologist, May 1, 2012 –

August 8, 2012 and May 1, 2011-August 8, 2011

Led two-week MAPS bird banding training session. Instructed up to twelve interns on how to

properly extract, handle, identify, band and age passerines of the Pacific Northwest, while

following MAPS protocol. Lead a crew of two interns in the management of 6 MAPS stations in

Yosemite National Park. Assisted with banding demonstration days with National Park Staff.

Banded ~560 birds in 2012, and 597 birds in 2011.

Institute for Bird Populations, Saipan, CNMI – Intern Biologist, November 09, 2011 – March

31, 2012

Manage 6 TMPAS stations and collect Molt data for ongoing research of endemic species.

Banded roughly 600 birds.

Klamath Bird Observatory, Klamath Falls, OR – Bird Banding Intern, August 22, 2011 –

October 31, 2011 and August 15, 2010 – October 31, 2010

Managed 14 Migration Stations throughout the Siskiyou Region of Southern Oregon and

Northern California. Gained experience extracting, banding, ageing, and collecting

morphological data of passerines using KBO protocol. Responsible for data entry (Access) and

vehicle maintenance. Obtained NABC Certification at Bander Level in 2010. Acted as an

instructor during a 5-day banding workshop in 2011. Got NABC Certification at Trainer Level in

2011. Banded ~800 birds in 2010 and 579 birds in 2011.

Institute for Bird Populations, Yosemite National Park, California - Bird Banding Intern, May

1, 2010 – August 8, 2010

Assisted in the management and operation of 6 MAPS stations in Yosemite National Park and 2

additional MAPS stations in Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park. Gained experience

extracting, banding, ageing, and collecting morphological data of passerines using MAPS

protocol. Banded ~350 birds

AmeriCorps/SAGA, Southeast Alaska - Crew Member, June 1, 2009 – November 1, 2009

Organized fundraisers and participated in direct community service for local Alaskan

communities. Worked under the supervision of Forest Service and Department of Transportation

Staff on trails and road maintenance projects, which involved the daily use of hand and power

tools. Camped for the duration of the season.

Volunteer Experience:

Heal the Bay, Santa Monica, California – Development and Communications Volunteer Intern,

January 5, 2010 – April 6, 2010

Aided Development and Communication departments with campaign organization and outreach

for AB 1998. Established positive collaborative relationships with 500 non-profits within the

U.S. regarding AB 1998. Additionally assisted others with event planning, retail orders, and

maintenance of product inventory when needed.

CalPIRG, Berkeley, California – Oceans Campaign and Campus Climate Challenge Volunteer,

2005-2008

Canvassed for student memberships, donations, and petition signatures for the expansion of

California Marine Protected Areas. Organized first on-campus Earth Hour event as part of the

Campus Climate Challenge.

Santa Monica Audubon Society, Santa Monica, California - Volunteer, December 3, 2009 –

April 15, 2010

Assisted with Snowy Plover population monitoring (including color band identification).

Identified other shorebirds as needed.

References:

Rodney Siegel Ron Taylor Robert Frey

Executive Director Staff Biologist Biologist & Banding Project

The Institute for Bird The Institute for Bird Leader

Populations Populations Klamath Bird Observatory

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