Hannah Held Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Lead & assist multi-disciplinary teams in a variety of ecology initiatives to support GDOT project delivery - Manage updates to GDOT Ecology SOP guidance documents to ensure practitioners have access to the most current GDOT & regulatory agency policies and procedures. This includes drafting documents, serving as a QAQC reviewer on others, and managing the team's schedule and overall tracking of updates to over 25 documents. - Draft updates to GDOT's protected species survey methodologies manual and coordinate with resource agency species experts to ensure biologically sound procedures are being followed by GDOT Ecology practitioners across the state. - Develop standardized restrictive language and management plans for known protected species occurrences in GDOT's ROW to aide in species preservation throughout regular ROW maintenance activities and future construction projects. - Develop content (e.g. scripts, storyboards, etc.) and provide creative input for multi-media training pertaining to GDOT Ecology special studies, including Individual Permit training modules - Collaborate with GDOT and regulatory resource agency staff to develop programmatic agreements and procedures to streamline coordination efforts• On an as-needed basis, cover for GDOT Ecology Team Leaders in long-term absences/vacancies - Serve as primary reviewer on in-house documentation and secondary reviewer on consultant documentation including ecology resource survey reports, assessment of effects reports, protected species reports, permit and variance applications, etc. - Provide guidance on GDOT procedures and environmental policies to team of ecologists

Atlanta, Ga

• Conducted wetland delineations, stream classifications, & protected species surveys - 565+ hours• Evaluated ecological effects of proposed transportation projects; ensured resources accurately delineated on roadway plans• Prepared & reviewed documentation in compliance with federal & state laws• Participated in project team meetings to communicate ecological concerns, devise ways to avoid or minimize impacts to state & federal waters & protected species & their habitats, & remain up to date on project status across multiple departments• Coordinated with federal & state agencies to obtain agency approvals in advance of project construction• Completed programmatic level tasks: developed a survey methodology manual & streamlined protected species survey report templates covering every state & federally listed species in GA; assisted in ESA stewardship & geodatabase efforts• Managed billing & contract for a GDOT-funded research project with UGA & The Orianne Society• Completed scopes of services & work hours estimates for environmental consultant contract development• Organized, attended, & served as the note scribe for a monthly interdepartmental meeting• Served as 1 of 2 designated ecologists on the MMIP Core Team• Prepared & delivered oral and poster presentations at a variety of state, regional, & international conferences & meetings delivering agency policies, procedures, success stories, & work products to internal office members, state agencies, federal agencies, & NGOs• Served as the designated ecological reviewer for all ROW Reclamation/Vegetation Removal projects in the state for 4 years• On an as-needed basis, as requested by managers, served as an agency representative w/in Georgia’s Gopher Tortoise and Georgia Aster CCAs, as well as in the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance• Served as a mentor to newer staff; aided in their understanding of internal policies/procedures, as well as state/federal laws/regulations, & proper fieldwork techniques

Atlanta, Georgia

• Evaluated the ecological effects of proposed transportation projects• Conducted wetland, stream, and protected species surveys• Prepared documentation in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations• Reviewed documents produced by environmental consultants • Coordinated with federal and state agencies to obtain agency approvals in advance of project construction• Served as the Social Coordinator by planning and organizing events that promote team growth and support ecological related events in the metro-Atlanta area

Lexington, Kentucky

• Applied hands-on assistance to the veterinarian; led animal rehabilitation appointments; assisted in animal restraints and other needs of the veterinarian, as well as performed after-hours patient care• Maintained detailed records and inventory; managed and scheduled doctors’ and technicians’ appointments; filled veterinary prescriptions; ordered medications and laboratory supplies• Applied strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and follow-up on animal patient post-op recovery; informed clients on animal rehabilitation protocol, timelines, and expectations• Performed a monthly collections process to ensure timely debt payments and a monthly vaccination reminder process to boost business revenue

Wilmore, Kentucky

• Managed and cared for the farm and its 24 animals, including stallions and youngstock, while owner was out of town; performed veterinary care for the farm’s animals when necessary• Trained, exercised, and showed horses; taught occasional beginner’s horseback riding lessons

Lexington, Kentucky

• Exercised thoroughbreds in racing and hunter prep• Groomed horses and assisted in yearling sales prep• Fed and transferred brood mares, foals, stallions, and yearlings to and from pasture and stall • Cleaned stalls and barn area

Athens, Georgia

• Represented the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources during student orientations; informed prospective students and families about natural resource degree, career, and internship opportunities• Handled reptile and amphibian species as part of Warnell’s recruitment program; informed prospective students about their native range, diet, behavior, management issues, and captive care• Directed future students through the course selection and class registration process

Athens, Georgia

• Created diets for captive wildlife to best reflect natural eating habits and nutrient requirements• Developed enrichment opportunities that stimulated mental and physical activity within captive habitats• Constructed enclosures to reflect native habitats and optimally display the animals’ behavior• Monitored animals for injury/sickness/abnormal behavior and assisted in veterinary treatments• Maintained positive, informative interactions with patrons; led zoo tours and assisted with environmental education/public outreach programs involving handling of a variety of specices

Rayle, Ga

• Trained 3 elementary school children in equine care and basic horseback riding skills in order to be independent riders• Advised new horse owners on the proper ownership tasks, handling, and necessities of owning horses

Commerce, Ga

• Trained and exercised two Percherons in flatwork, trail work, and fox hunting

Athens, Georgia Area

• Tutored students in grades K-5 who were below their targeted reading levels• Created and implemented lesson plans• Assisted teachers with these students during standardized testing and class activities