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Fort Collins, CO, US

Fort Collins, Colorado

Design and implement a variety of natural resource surveys to assess the mine reclamation success, satisfy regulatory requirements, and inform management plans. Surveys range from vegetation studies, to wildlife inventories, to wetland delineations. Convey findings in clear, concise technical reports. Also manage small projects, draft proposals, and.

Wellington, Colorado

As a study director, planned and conducted vertebrate pest management field trials and produced technical reports following US EPA's stringent Good Laboratory Practices. Provided high quality data review as a Quality Assurance Officer, and served as the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee chairman to ensure that all Animal Welfare Act regulations.

Santo Antao, Cape Verde

Analyzed complex multi-disciplinary ecological data to produce a technical case study describing the history of forestry, present forest conditions, common management practices, and the associated ecological and socio-economic impacts of forestry on the island of Santo Antão. Independently designed and implemented a forest and vegetation characterization.

Natural resources graduate student participating in the Master's International program in conjuction with the US Peace Corps. Course load with an emphasis on ecological restoration, natural resources management, and water resources. Thesis entitled 'Effects of exotic species afforestations on native vegetation on the island of Santo Antao, Cape Verde, West.

Santo Antao, Cape Verde, West Africa

Served as core team member with all aspects of the establishment of three federally protected areas in the West African nation of Cape Verde. Navigated various cultural and lingual barriers to build positive connections between project technical staff and local residents by acting as a liaison and conducting numerous educational projects. Promoted.

Participated in ecological restoration, wetland delineation and evaluation of mitigation projects. Assisted with large scale ecological restoration efforts. Hands-on experience with native seed collection, planting operations, soil erosion control measures, and herbicide application. Conducted ecological baseline surveys, endangered species surveys.

North Little Rock, AR

Beaufort, NC

Assisted in the construction of various walkways, observation platforms, and cabins. Practiced carpentry and other construction skills. Operated heavy machinery and a variety of hand and power tools.

Dixie, AR

Conducted wood duck banding to establish effective waterfowl management practices. Monitored and controlled wetland water levels; used explosives to remove beaver dams. Mapped invasive plant species using GIS/GPS technologies and appropriately applied mechanical and herbicidal control methods. Gathered data at established long term vegetative monitoring.

Masters Of Science, Natural Resources, Water Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Master's International Program in conjunction with US Peace Corps Thesis entitled "Effects of exotic-species.

Bachelor Of Science, Biology