Animal Caregiver, Data Entry, Receptionist
Resume:
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PHONE 585-***-**** * E-MAIL **********@*****.***
DOUGLAS J. PEREZ
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position working in a professional environment while expanding my skills
EDUCATION
University of Maine, Orono, ME
School of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
Bachelor of Science: Zoology
Graduated May 2009
GPA 3.103; Cum Laude
State University of New York College at Orange County, Middletown, NY
Associate of Science: Biology
Graduated May 2007
GPA 3.42; graduated with distinction
Related coursework: Invertebrate Zoology, Marine and Freshwater Algae, Organic Chemistry, Ornithology, Vertebrate Biology, Animal Behavior, Evolution, Cell Biology, Field Biology, and Statistics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Bird Bander, Texas Tech University May 2011 - July 2011 Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies, Millbrook, NY
o Assisted with all target mist netting, banding and color banding of Veeries located within their breeding habitat
o Collected morphological measurements including: natural wing chord, tarsus length, primary flight feather measurements, age, sex and weight
o Collected blood samples from male, female and nestling Veeries
o Attached VHF radio transmitters to male Veeries (23) for a “homing” study looking at territory size and mate fidelity
o Performed tracking of male Veeries attached with radio transmitters using yagi type directional antenna
o Monitored survivorship of all Veery, Ovenbird, Worm-eating Warbler and Black-and-white Warbler nests
o Conducted small mammal trapping in xeric and mesic sites to identify differences in population abundance
o Performed vegetation surveys at known Veery nests
o Entered and maintained all banding, small mammal, and vegetation data within Microsoft Access database
Mist-net Assistant, University of Southern Mississippi August 2010 – October 2010
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Shores, AL
o Extracted migrant and resident species (~3000) from mist-nets during fall migration
o Collected primary feather measurements and took wing photographs
o Analyzed fecal samples for dietary content using a microscope
o Conducted vegetation, insect, and fruit surveys
o Data entry including daily banding summary, insect, vegetation, and fruit surveys
o Repaired and maintained banding and netting equipment
o Assisted with evening radio telemetry of Swainson’s Thrush, Red-eyed Vireos, and Indigo Buntings
Research Assistant, Smithsonian Institute May 2009 – August 2009
Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, Woodstock, NH
o Assisted Christopher Tonra, PhD candidate, with mist netting, banding, auxiliary band re-sighting, nest searching, and identification of territory size of American Redstarts
o Collected morphological measurements including: natural wing chord, tarsus length, age, sex, weight, and primary flight feather measurements
o Developed independent research pertaining to parental care and arrival time
o Monitored survivorship of American Redstart nests
o Maintained data records relating to banding and nest survivorship
Undergraduate Independent Researcher, Laboratory of Dr. Holberton September 2008 – May 2009
University of Maine, Orono, ME
o Developed and conducted an independent research project on claw growth of White-throated Sparrows
o Developed research project on social interactions of White-throated Sparrows
o Observed silicone-based testosterone implant in White-throated Sparrows
o Fed and cared for ~40 research birds (White-throated Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos)
o Learned how to write and critique scientific research papers on a weekly basis
Bird Bander, San Francisco State University May 2004 – August 2004
Sierra Nevada Field Campus, Sattley, CA
o Performed passive mist-netting and extraction of passerine species (~2000 birds)
o Collected morphological measurements including: natural wing chord, age, weight, fat, sex
o Assisted teaching proper MAPS protocol for banding procedures and bird extraction to students
o Entered all data into long-term banding database via Microsoft Excel and Access
o Trained in how to manage a long term MAPS station
o Trained in protocol for habitat management on local ranches
o Trained in how to properly educate and cooperate with ranch owners
Banding Intern, San Francisco State University May 2003 – August 2003
Sierra Nevada Field Campus, Sattley, CA
o Performed passive mist-netting and extraction of passerine species (~1000 birds)
o Collected morphological measurements including: natural wing chord, age, weight, fat, sex
o Entered all data into long-term banding database via Microsoft Excel and Access
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Constructor and Designer, Perez Space Consultants Inc. June 2001- April 2011
Montgomery, NY
o Assisted in all construction duties including: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, flooring and ceiling construction
o Performed any and all deconstruction duties
o Assisted in all design duties of interior layouts of retail stores
Sales Associate, Marshall’s August 2006- December 2006
Newburgh, NY
o Unloaded weekly shipments of products
o Maintained store department
o Conducted cashier and customer service duties
Contact Database Constructor, Via Sciences December 2002- April 2003
Ithaca, NY
o Researched all potential business contacts
o Maintained and updated contact database
o Performed receptionist duties
Conducted point counts, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Custer, SD May 2010
Attended annual AOU Conference, Philadelphia, PA August 2009
REFERENCES
Janice Kelly
Graduate Student
Texas Tech University
407 Biological Sciences
Mailstop 3131
Lubbock, TX 79409
Telephone: 617-***-****
******.*****@***.*** (preferred mode of contact)
Dr. Rebecca Holberton
Associate Professor
University of Maine
223 Murray Hall
Orono, ME 04469
Telephone: 207-***-****
*******.*********@****.*****.***
Sara Kaiser
PhD candidate
Cornell University
Corson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Telephone: 619-***-****
******@*******.***
Jim Steele
Former head researcher at Sierra Nevada Field Campus, MAPS station coordinator
323 Thorton Hall
San Francisco, CA 96124
San Francisco State University
Telephone: 650-***-****
*******@****.***
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