Biologist

Brittany Jennifer Mendelsohn

Hancock Field Station 39472 HWY 218 Fossil Oregon 97830

818-***-**** ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To apply and further my experience and knowledge through a career in the field of conservation with a company that promotes public awareness.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science - Range Science 08/08 – 10/10

Montana State University Bozeman, Montana

Thesis: “Factors Influencing Big Sagebrush Cover in Southwest Montana”

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology concentration 08/04 – 07/07

Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Outdoor Science Instructor

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – Hancock Field Station, Fossil OR 03/11 – 11/11

• Taught arid lands ecology, geology, paleontology, herpetology, stream

ecology, raptor morphology, archaeology and survival skills to 2nd - 12th

grade students

• Collaborated with the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument staff

on courses and hikes

• Guided white water rafting trips on the Deschutes River and the Grande

Ronde River for students 9th -12th grade students

Volunteer 06/10 – 09/10

The Nature Conservancy – Centennial Sand Hills Preserve, MT

• Surveyed aspen stands before and after wildfire

• Measured bunchgrass utilization through clipping and line transects

• Assessed sagebrush steppe composition before and after prescribed burn

• Controlled invasive species with manual and chemical removal

• Led government and volunteer groups

Graduate Teaching Assistant 08/08 – 05/10

Montana State University – Bozeman, MT

• Soil Science

• Led four labs of 15-30 undergraduates, field trips,

graded papers and tests

• GPS Fundamentals and Applications in Mapping

• Led eight labs of 10-15 undergraduates, graded

papers and tests

Americorps Member 08/07 – 06/08

Water Quality Team – Knoxville, TN

• Taught watershed management to Jr. High and High School students

• Led students and community members in service learning projects

• Conducted water quality assessments with governmental agencies

• Assisted in events held by local Community Action Committee

Community-Based Intern 06/ 06 – 08/ 06

The Nature Conservancy - Phantom Canyon Preserve Livermore, CO

• Implemented and taught weed management techniques to local land

owners and volunteers

• Conducted GPS data collection and GIS analysis of invasive species hot spots

Volunteer 03/02 – 08/03

California Wildlife Center - Malibu, CA

• Administered diets and medicine to rehabilitating animals

• Rescued and transport animals from rescue site to center

Assistant Animal Caretaker/ Tour Guide 05/03 – 07/03

Mission: Wolf - Westcliff, CO

• Administered diets and medicine to wolves

• Repaired wolf enclosures

• Built and maintained trails within the facility

• Guided educational tours up to 15 people

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/ EXTRACURRICULAR:

Treasurer 08/06 – 05/07

Colorado State Chapter of Roots and Shoots

• Coordinated monetary funds

• Organized Jane Goodall presentation

Vice-President 08/05 – 05/06

President 08/06 – 05/07

Colorado State University Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology

• Recruited speakers in the field of Conservation Biology for

student meetings

• Fundraised

• Organized future events, volunteer opportunities and board

member responsibilities

Member

Xi Sigma Pi 08/05 – 05/07

• Natural Resource Honors Society

Publicity Committee Head 01/05 – 12/05

Colorado State University Chapter of The Wildlife Society

• Advertised for student meetings and events

• Organized other committee members’ responsibilities

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Wilderness First Responder 4/2011

• Waterfront Life Guard 3/2011

• Commercial Drivers License 6/2011

• Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Level 1 12/2008

Brittany Jennifer Mendelsohn

Hancock Field Station 39472 HWY 218 Fossil Oregon 97830

818-***-**** ************@*****.***

REFERENCES:

Amy Fitzpatrick

Program Coordinator

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Hancock Field Station

39472 HWY 218

Fossil Oregon 97830

Office: 541-***-****

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Nathan Korb

Southwest Montana Director of Science and Stewardship

The Nature Conservancy, Montana Chapter

32 South Ewing Street

Helena MT 59601

Cell: 406-***-****

*****@***.***

Diana Cooksey

GPS Professor

Montana State University - Department of Land Resources and Environmental Science

P.O. Box 173120 Bozeman, MT 59717

Office: 406-***-****

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Bok Sowell

Range Science Professor - Academic Advisor

Montana State University - Department of Animal & Range Sciences

P.O. Box 172900 Bozeman, MT 59717-2900

Office: 406-***-****

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Ruth Anne Hanahan

Senior Research Associate

TN Water Resources Center

The University of Tennessee

Institute for Secure and Sustainable Environment

600 Henley St. Suite 311

Knoxville TN 37996-4134

Office: 865-***-****

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