Wildlife Ecologist
Resume:
Laura B. Magee
Riverside, CA 92507
*****.****@*****.***
Education
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Ecology/Natural Resources, December 2009
Work Experience
California Department of Fish & Game April 2010 – present
Western Riverside County MSHCP (Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan)
Riverside, CA
Fish & Wildlife Scientific Aide
Survey for endangered and sensitive species covered in the conservation plan
Operate and maintain 4WD vehicles
Survey for Los Angeles Pocket Mouse and Aguanga Kangaroo Rat using Sherman traps
Handle and take measurements for various small mammal species including the California Pocket Mouse, San Diego Pocket Mouse, Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat, San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Dulzura Kangaroo Rat, Dusky-footed Wood Rat, Brush Mouse, Western Harvest Mouse, and Deer Mice
Survey for Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly and numerous other invertebrate species
Survey, handle, and measure Arroyo Chub, Stickleback, and Santa Ana Sucker as well as remove invasive species including Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, various Catfish and Sunfish species, Western Mosquitofish, Fathead Minnows, crayfish, Bluegill, and Large and Smallmouth Bass
Conduct Artificial Cover surveys, handle, and take tissue samples of the San Diego Banded Gecko, San Diego Horned Lizard, Southern Sagebrush Lizard, Granite Spiny Lizard, Granite Night Lizard, Western Fence Lizard, Rosy Boa, and various Garter snakes
Assist plant crew with vegetation sampling
Enter Data in Microsoft Access and check for accuracy
Jewel Cave National Monument May 2008 – Aug 2009
Custer, SD
Lead Park/Interpretation Ranger
Guided visitors in groups of 25-40 on cave tours and surface hikes that involved the interpretation of natural resources and the area’s local flora and fauna
Supervised 15 Park Guides
Became an expert on facts and resources pertaining to Jewel Cave National Monument and the surrounding areas in order to field visitor inquiries
Special Skills & Interests
I have substantial leadership experience and a passion for the environment. I work well in groups or individually and I am reliable and a fast learner. I am able to work in harsh environments whether extreme hot or cold and am flexible to work all hours of the day or night. I have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and take strong attention to detail. I regularly use a GPS unit and compass and an electroshocker during fish surveys. I navigate through remote conservation areas with a detailed map and routinely hike over rough terrain. I am also permitted by the USFWS to survey for the endangered Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. I am certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid as of 6/29/10.
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