Wildlife Technician

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI June 2013

Bachelor of Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Major in Fisheries and Wildlife

oConcentration in Wildlife Biology and Management

Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills, MI May 2010

Associates in Liberal Arts

Dean’s List all four semesters

Phi Theta Kappa member

Experience

Howell Nature Center, LLC

Wildlife Intern May 2012 – Aug. 2012

Learned about many different Michigan wildlife species

Food preparation, behavioral enrichment, and exhibit maintenance for zoo residents

Wildlife Technician May 2013 - Present

Husbandry of native Michigan wildlife zoo animals

Food preparation

Exhibit maintenance

Raptor handling and physicals

Mammal handling and physicals

Behavioral enrichment

Training/supervising college interns and volunteers

Administers medication

Environmental Education Facilitator Mar. 2014 - Present

Teach 20+ environmental education programs to children K-12 and adult audiences

Performed live raptor and mammal educational programs onsite and offsite

Volunteer Coordinator/ Wildlife Clinic Receptionist Oct. 2015- Present

Provides direction, coordination, and consultation for all volunteer functions

Reviews volunteer applications to recruit and place for work

Conduct and arrange for volunteer orientation and training

Develop and manage volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of service

Performs animal intake

Answers wildlife hotline, provides the public with advice for wildlife related issues

MSU Graduate Student Assistant June 2012

Worked with small mouth bass at Bud Lake in Harrison, MI

Conducted field research on fish looking for Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Removed fish from mesh net cages and prepared them for transportation

Michigan State University Herpetology Club Sept. 2011 - May 2012

Secretary of club

Responsible for communicating updates and information to all members

Participated in Massasauga Rattle Snake survey with Michigan DNR

Involved in the coordination of club outreach events

Helped to organize and participated in MSU’s Bioblitz

oIncluded: Small mammal trapping, bird mist netting, and a reptile/amphibian survey

Skills Profile

Knowledge of wide variety of wildlife species

Capable of working in groups; collaborating, organizing, respecting all member input

Experience training college interns and volunteers

Familiar with GIS, orienteering capabilities

Practice in public speaking and presenting to dynamic audiences

Trained in raptor and mammal handling

Has worked outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time

Able to lift over 50 lbs

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