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• Prepares and implements Social Media Strategy including content, posting, and engagement • Develops content for all platforms including creative graphics and effective copy • Stays up-to-date on relevant news for industry to curate content for sharing across platforms • Regularly analyzes performance of posts and adjusts accordingly • Sets and tracks goals for audience response through the use of analytics

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted in the implementation of the HCA terrestrial monitoring program, including completing surveys on invasive plant species, gypsy moth, deer browse, forest regeneration, forest health, and general natural area biological inventory• Oversaw and implemented the conversion of the natural areas inventory from a tabular Microsoft Access interface to a geospatially based one in QGIS. This includes the formatting, appending, and general QAQC of records using programs such as Manifold… Show more • Assisted in the implementation of the HCA terrestrial monitoring program, including completing surveys on invasive plant species, gypsy moth, deer browse, forest regeneration, forest health, and general natural area biological inventory• Oversaw and implemented the conversion of the natural areas inventory from a tabular Microsoft Access interface to a geospatially based one in QGIS. This includes the formatting, appending, and general QAQC of records using programs such as Manifold System 8.0 • Aided in the development of management plans for select conservation areas in the HCA watershed• Responsible for tracking, mapping, and prioritizing locations of invasive species on HCA propertiesusing QGIS• Collaborated with marketing team to develop content for company website and social media to aid in communicating the work completed by the Ecology team to the public • Planned daily and weekly tasks to ensure deadlines are met and field surveys are completed during appropriate seasons • Supervised summer students while in the field completing surveys• Collaborated with lead GIS technician to develop a comprehensive, interactive EMAN databaseintegrating location mapping and forest stand data such as regeneration and tree health in QGIS• Developed a beaver management plan to buffer significant wildlife habitat for migratory birds from the effects of beaver activity• Treated stands of invasive species such as Phragmites and Buckthorn with herbicides under the supervision of a licensed pesticide applicator Show less

Ancaster, On

• Conducted vegetation and spring botanical surveys following Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) and Ecological Land Classification (ELC) protocols • Assisted with birding surveys for Environmental Impact Study (EIS) breeding bird surveys and forest bird monitoring • Maintained and organized HCA databases including EIS, EMAN, and locally rare species data • Composed draft copy of EIS including species records and site history from the Natural Heritage Information… Show more • Conducted vegetation and spring botanical surveys following Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) and Ecological Land Classification (ELC) protocols • Assisted with birding surveys for Environmental Impact Study (EIS) breeding bird surveys and forest bird monitoring • Maintained and organized HCA databases including EIS, EMAN, and locally rare species data • Composed draft copy of EIS including species records and site history from the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) database• Applied herbicides (Garlon/Round Up) to invasive species (Tree-of-heaven/Japanese Knotweed) on HCA properties under supervision of a licensed pesticide applicator • Manually removed invasive species by hand and extractigator including Japanese Knotweed, Garlic Mustard, and Barberry • Accompanied HCA lead ecologist on site visits such as boundary and drip-line staking of significant wetlands and woodlands • Completed additional field studies as needed including turtle nesting/road mortality surveys, frog call/marsh monitoring, bat roost surveys, and stream sampling following Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) and electrofishing protocols • Completed daily circle checks on company vehicles to ensure safe operation while in the field • Participated and assisted with additional activities with the public such as a guided urban bird walk and the Hamilton Children's Water Festival Show less

Roseneath, Ontario

• Aided in the development of an Oak Savanna Management Plan • Responsible for surveying the ABOS property for potential SAR habitat (birds and pollinators)• Completed a thorough literature review on the habitat requirements and recovery strategies of various SAR birds (Golden-winged Warbler, Red-headed Woodpecker, Bobolink, and Eastern Meadowlark) and the potential impacts of savanna management on these species • Aided in the mechanical removal of poplar encroachment • Mapped… Show more • Aided in the development of an Oak Savanna Management Plan • Responsible for surveying the ABOS property for potential SAR habitat (birds and pollinators)• Completed a thorough literature review on the habitat requirements and recovery strategies of various SAR birds (Golden-winged Warbler, Red-headed Woodpecker, Bobolink, and Eastern Meadowlark) and the potential impacts of savanna management on these species • Aided in the mechanical removal of poplar encroachment • Mapped site data such as expanse of poplar growth, pollinator host plant distribution, past management and burn sites, and SAR sightings using ArcMap 10.5 • Developing best practices, suggestions, and SAR considerations for a Management Plan based on observations and research Show less

• Completed a Baseline Documentation Report for potential property acquisition• Surveyed property for significant flora, fauna, and natural features• Provided recommendations for a Stewardship Plan based on observations• Completed a thorough literature review on the impact and management of two invasive species on the property (Purple Loosestrife and European Frogbit)• Prepared fundraising materials to aid in the acquisition of a property for the land conservancy

Thamesford, Ontario

• Identified inefficiencies within company processes and developed, proposed, and implemented measures to reduce wasted resources • Composed, edited, and sent emails and letters to clients on behalf of Principal Broker • Upgraded marketing materials and social media content to promote the company • Answered general phone inquiries in a professional manner

King City, On

• Responsible for assisting with daily operations at banding station, including opening/closing of mist-nets, and extracting, handling, identifying, banding, and processing birds• Assessed birds for fat and molt levels, age, sex, weight, and length of wing chord • Season banding stats: Approx. 800 birds handled (640 extracted, 270 banded, 310 processed)

Flagstaff, Arizona Area

• Worked to locate and monitor nests through the duration of the nesting cycle for a variety of bird species including cavity, ground, tree, and niche nesters. • Assisted with collecting data on nestling/fledgling morphological measurements as well as survival through tracking with radio telemetry. • Successfully applied probes to nests in order to log nest temperature for the duration of incubation. • Regularly set up cameras to monitor parental care for nestlings for extended… Show more • Worked to locate and monitor nests through the duration of the nesting cycle for a variety of bird species including cavity, ground, tree, and niche nesters. • Assisted with collecting data on nestling/fledgling morphological measurements as well as survival through tracking with radio telemetry. • Successfully applied probes to nests in order to log nest temperature for the duration of incubation. • Regularly set up cameras to monitor parental care for nestlings for extended periods of time. • Personally responsible for the daily download/upload of GPS nest points using Garmin BaseCamp programming. Show less

Chatham, Ontario

• Monitored bat mortality around wind turbines to estimate effects of turbine facility construction on populations• Searched area below wind turbines for bat carcasses, identified them to species level, and recorded information about each including marking location on GPS• Trusted to work independently for 8-10 hours a day in the field while adhering to survey and safety protocols

Ecosystem Management Technology, Advanced Standing

Bachelor’S Degree, Wildlife Biology And Conservation

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Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Wildlife Biology And Conservation