Independant Contributor

Michael D.L. Ballinger

******@*****.*** - **** Arabian Way - Fallston, MD 21047 - 443-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To gain professional experience in a field related to biology

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, General Biology

Magna Cum Laude- May 2011

University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824

Minor: Wildlife Management,

GPA: 3.63

High School Diploma- Science 2007

Fallston High School, Fallston, Maryland 21047

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of New Hampshire Natural Resources (NR) Department, April 2009 -May 2011

Contact information: Dan Hocking, ********@***.***, 603-***-****

Building and maintaining salamander enclosures.

Worked effectively with others to ensure tasks were completed on time and were of high quality.

Assisted in set-up of low-impact, isolated test sites.

Measured impact of red-tailed salamanders on local ecosystem through leaf litter sampling, oak seedling analysis, gut-content surveys, and insect collection and assortment.

Collected salamander specimens during feeding time (rainy nights) to perform mark-recapture using injected dye markings.

Collected and managed data on the field and in lab to further enter it in Excel.

University of New Hampshire Wildlife Department, October 2010-May 2011

Contact information: Pete Pekins, **********@***.***, 603-***-****

Trapping, collaring, and tracking American Martens.

Worked in teams of hikers to isolate tagged Martens using radio telemetry and triangulation with Yagi antenna and receiver.

Assisted in set-up of semi-permanent antennae and traps.

Used GPS, compass, and map skills to hike, mark and record locations, and complete necessary tasks.

Assisted in teaching volunteers to use map, compass, and GPS, and guided them through work.

Hiked through rugged terrain at a swift pace through snow, low temperatures and long days.

Gained experience with snowmobiles.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Black Bear Trapping Season Volunteer May 2011- July 2011

Contact information: Wildlife Biologist Randy Cross, *****.*****@*****.***, 207-***-****

Participated in a crew of 3-4 in 8-day rotations to trap black bear for purposes of population monitoring out of a remote and rustic field camp.

Established and maintained a trap line consisting of up to 110 Aldrich-style foot snares using ATV’s and 4-wheel drive trucks.

Learned how to spot black bear sign (tracks, scat, rubbings, scratches).

Captured and handled 54 bears, 7 moose, a coyote, and a raccoon.

Handling included immobilizing with a pole syringe, recording morphological data, collecting DNA sample and premolars (for aging), ear tagging, tattooing, and equipping females with radio collars.

Duties also included record keeping, light truck and ATV maintenance, and telemetry.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Residential Assistant- Hall House (Outdoor Experience Themed Dorm) Mini Dorms, UNH, 2009-2010

Contact information: Michaela Page, ********.****@***.***, 802-***-****

Supervised a building of 48 fellow students.

Enforced UNH Housing Policies throughout four similar buildings by directly talking to residents and contacting the police if necessary.

Fostered an inclusive and fun community within the building through student activities and trips.

Worked cooperatively through programming with 3 fellow RAs and a supervisor to set up monthly educational programs for residents.

Created and set up weekly social events, along with monthly camping trips, while delegating important tasks and leadership roles to members of the dorm.

In charge of sharing information from UNH Residential Life Office to students by setting up bulletin boards, posters, sending e-mails, etc.

Provided positive support for students struggling with social or educational problems.

Endeavor Sailing Excursions, Nantucket, MA, summers 2009, 2010, 2011

Contact information: Sue Genthner, 508-***-****

1st mate aboard a charter Friendship Sloop, The Endeavor.

In charge of cleanliness and maintenance on the vessel.

Performed tasks such as raising sails, trimming sails, steering, and tacking in an efficient and timely manner.

Interacted with customers to provide a friendly, helpful, and fun atmosphere.

Engaged in educational conversation with customers, familiarizing them with landmarks, shorebirds (such as the American Oyster Catcher, Cormorant, Piping Plover, and Osprey), different vessels, etc.

Green Country Landscaping, Forest Hill, MD Summer 2008

Worked in a crew to provide clean and thorough yard maintenance

Learned to use outdoor maintenance machinery and tools

Organized and maintained supplies and equipment

ATTRIBUTES/AWARDS

Eagle Scout

Presidential Scholarship Recipient, 2007-2011

Honors Recognition- University Scholar

Avid hiker, camper and climber

SCUBA certified through SSI (Scuba Schools International) - Open Water Diver

Musical Interest- Violin (Performed for weddings)

Valid Driver’s License: Class C

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS

Habitat Transect Sampling

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Backpacking/Camping

Climbing

Map/Compass/Orienteering/GPS

Radio Collar Triangulation/Telemetry

Microscopy

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