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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

• Performed wildlife assessments (including species at risk assessments, bird nest surveys, and raptor/heron surveys) at current and prospective development sites in Metro Vancouver and surrounding communities• Conducted freshwater fish inventories and salvages• Obtained federal and provincial permits for activities impacting fish, species at risk, and other wildlife• Prepared and implemented raptor and heron nest management plans• Monitored wildlife behaviour during construction activities to ensure project compliance with federal and provincial laws, best management practices, and permit conditions• Collected data on abiotic environmental conditions (e.g. water quality, stream flow, underwater construction noise) and monitored construction site activities • Collaborated with clients, local experts, and government agencies to mitigate development impacts to species at risk and other biological values• Analyzed data and prepared detailed reports relating to monitoring and assessment activities• Compiled and managed fish and wildlife data collected by staff for internal use and submission to permitting bodies

Brossard, Quebec

• Managed electronic records, sterilized instruments, and provided excellent patient care; ensured smooth and efficient flow of operating room activities• Improved French skills while working in a bilingual (primarily francophone) environment

Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Developed and implemented new policies, documents, and administrative procedures• Improved phone, email and social media communications, created and managed website, edited and coordinated monthly newsletter• Developed and oversaw grant programs, modernized bookkeeping practices, improved efficiency and user-friendliness of member auditing process• Advised Board and members on policies and procedures, facilitated Board transition• Fostered positive relationships with other university departments, societies, faculty and students, as well as external businesses and organizations

Kouchibouguac National Park, New Brunswick

• Conducted ecological monitoring for Piping Plover, Common Tern, migrating shorebirds, Atlantic Salmon, Striped Bass, European Green Crab, Soft-shell Clam• Set up plover nest exclosures and cameras, surveyed predator tracks; cared for chicks and provided interpretive information to visitors during captive rearing project• Monitored water quality; GPS-mapped dune habitat• Consolidated and improved user-friendliness of monitoring databases; created park-specific shorebird key

Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Provided a positive learning environment, knowledgeable assistance, and thoughtful evaluations for students in BIOL 1011 (Principles of Biology II), BIOL/ENVS 3226 (Plants and Civilization), and BIOL 3062 (Behavioural Ecology)

Ottawa, Ontario

• Collaborated in production of literature review for Parks Canada species at risk contract• Reviewed ecological literature for correct use of habitat terminology, compiled data, and edited drafts

Agassiz, British Columbia

• Collected and efficiently processed pest control soil samples on contract during critical staff shortage• Evaluated samples for presence and size of insect pests for multiple crops

Radolfzell, Germany (Fieldwork In Kimberley, Western Australia)

• Monitored, captured, banded and observed behaviour of Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens in Western Australia• Collaborated in planning and execution of playback experiment• Improved breeding data management by creating a streamlined new database

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Provided thoughtful evaluations and mentoring for students in BISC 102 (General Biology) course

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Collaborated to monitor, capture, band and record calls of American Dippers• Contributed to manuscript for publication; analysed data

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Surveyed insect and plant diversity and measured Garry Oak meadow plants as a team; analysed data• Prepared high-quality specimens for herbarium and insect collections

Columbia, Missouri (Fieldwork In Ogema, Saskatchewan)

• Monitored, captured, banded, and mapped territories of Baird’s Sparrows• Surveyed songbird and plant diversity in Saskatchewan grasslands

Burnaby, British Columbia (Fieldwork In La Crete, Alberta)

• Surveyed bee and weed diversity in Alberta canola fields, observed bee behaviour• Conducted pollination experiment, identified and organized insect collections

Master’S Degree, Biology

Activities and Societies: Completed thesis entitled "The effect of nest acoustics on the begging calls of nestling tree swallows" (2010.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biological Sciences, First Class Honors With Co-Op Distinction

Activities and Societies: Completed honors thesis on the effect of ambient noise on begging calls of American dippers (2006; honors.