Kaitlyn Hall Email & Phone Number

Oshawa

Windsor, Ontario

• Conducted herpetofauna species at risk (SAR) mark-recapture, visual-encounter, and artificial cover object surveys as part of the Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery program (OPRREC)
• Captured and processed Massasauga rattlesnakes using standardized handling protocols
• Prepared an environmental assessment report for a proposed permanent reptile barrier fencing project within the Ojibway Prairie Complex (OPC)
• Created maps of invasive species infestations and woody debris structures along wildlife corridor in OPC using GIS mapping software
• Completed bi-weekly blog posts (written & video) that were published on WPC’s website
• Conducted standardized road mortality surveys by bicycle within Windsor & LaSalle, ON

Windsor, Ontario

• Participated in species at risk (SAR) visual encounter surveys as part of the Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery Project (OPRREC)
• Conducted standardized road mortality surveys by bicycle within the Ojibway Prairie Complex
• Completed SAR habitat enhancement, including the removal of invasive vegetation species and creation of shelter/gestation sites
• Assisted with reptile barrier fence installation and monitoring
• Conducted research and contacted medical facilities across Ontario for medical community outreach project on venomous snake bites

Orillia, Ontario

• Captured and processed turtles for the START Muskoka and Lake Simcoe projects while surveying for other reptile and amphibian species at risk
• Independently managed the START Lake Simcoe pilot project following the departure of field partner in July
• Conducted evening road surveys for turtles during nesting season and excavated their nests
• Responded to calls about injured, rare or nesting turtles within the Muskoka area
• Processed and released turtle hatchlings
• Organized and delivered outreach programs within the Muskoka and Lake Simcoe area

Waterloo, Ontario

• Supported the Director of Major Gifts as well as the Associate Vice President of Development until an Assistant to the AVP was hired in November
• Managed each of their calendars and filing systems, booked meetings, prepared meeting agendas and other meeting materials
• Volunteered and assisted in the preparation and execution of events hosted by the Office of Advancement
• Conducted prospect research using the fundraising software Raiser’s Edge
• Assisted the Major Gifts teams as well as other members of the Development team with tasks such as data entry, taking meeting minutes and preparing orientation binders
• Created monthly dashboard reports that summarized the fundraising activity of each faculty and school, as well as the Principal Gifts Team

Mississauga, Ontario

• Gained a broader knowledge about household hazardous waste and how to properly handle, sort, and store it
• Maintained daily inventory of waste collection and coordinated shipment of hazardous waste to HOTZ Environmental Services Inc.
• Responded to general inquiries and concerns from residents about waste management and provided information about hazardous waste and the recycling centre services
• Obtained Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate and Forklift Training Certificate
• Completed a job shadow with the Region of Peel Environmental Control division