Senior Biologist/Project Manager

• May 2019 - Present

Biologist

• May 2017 - May 2019

⦁ Main Responsibilities include working in project management as the avian lead, a field supervisor and QEP (qualified environmental professional) on projects involving avian point counts, nest searches, amphibian surveys & salvage, noxious weed and winter ungulate surveys prior to construction, water quality surveys, environmental monitoring, bank swallow and waterfowl mitigation & monitoring during construction activities, and revegetation work after construction. Report preparation as required including Environmental Assessments, Environmental Management Plans & Environmental Protection Plans.

Lead Avian Biologist

• 2014 - 2017

Field Biologist, Crew Chief

• Feb 2011 - Oct 2013

Main Responsibilities include conducting MBTA, rare plant, noxious weed, Greater Sage Grouse & Desert Tortoise surveys prior to construction, working as an environmental monitor during construction activities, acting as crew chief for a crew of 50+ biologists & archeologists and scheduling & logistical coordination of the field crew. Main Responsibilities include conducting MBTA, rare plant, noxious weed, Greater Sage Grouse & Desert Tortoise surveys prior to construction, working as an environmental monitor during construction activities, acting as crew chief for a crew of 50+ biologists & archeologists and scheduling & logistical coordination of the field crew.

Seasonal Field Ecologist/Environmental Report Writer

• Mar 2010 - Feb 2011

Main Responsibilities include conducting Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Surveys as part of environmental impact assessments for wind development projects in eastern Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Nevada. Primary duties were to perform walking surveys along wind energy development corridors searching for sensitive wildlife species both by sight & sound and compiling environmental reports related to wildlife issues, creating tables and analysis. Main Responsibilities include conducting Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Surveys as part of environmental impact assessments for wind development projects in eastern Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Nevada. Primary duties were to perform walking surveys along wind energy development corridors searching for sensitive wildlife species both by sight & sound and compiling environmental reports related to wildlife issues, creating tables and analysis.

Raptor Biologist

• Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

Main Responsibilities include conducting Golden Eagle Surveys near Reno, Nevada. Primary duties include hiking to survey points, spending long hours scanning for raptors, identifying raptors inflight and recording flight paths and heights of all raptors observed. Main Responsibilities include conducting Golden Eagle Surveys near Reno, Nevada. Primary duties include hiking to survey points, spending long hours scanning for raptors, identifying raptors inflight and recording flight paths and heights of all raptors observed.

Avian Research Assistant

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

Main responsibilities include conducting Long-Billed Curlew surveys, nest searching & habitat assessment, measuring vegetation plots and completing data entry & field reports. Also conducting Flammulated Owl nocturnal surveys as needed. Burrowing Owl Nest checks & American Badger burrow checks. Main responsibilities include conducting Long-Billed Curlew surveys, nest searching & habitat assessment, measuring vegetation plots and completing data entry & field reports. Also conducting Flammulated Owl nocturnal surveys as needed. Burrowing Owl Nest checks & American Badger burrow checks.

Consultant/Biologist

• Sep 2008 - Sep 2008

Main responsibilities include completing reports for clients, including GIS work related to distribution of sensitive & listed species. Field work as needed, including avian surveys for windfarm project. Main responsibilities include completing reports for clients, including GIS work related to distribution of sensitive & listed species. Field work as needed, including avian surveys for windfarm project.

Seasonal Biologist

• May 2008 - Jul 2008

Main responsibilities include surveying and monitoring for threatened and endangered species in the Plumas & Modoc National Forests. The primary focus was conducting Northern Goshawk Surveys and Northern & California Spotted Owl Nocturnal Surveys although day time follow-ups and Great Grey Owl meadow surveys were also conducted. Main responsibilities include surveying and monitoring for threatened and endangered species in the Plumas & Modoc National Forests. The primary focus was conducting Northern Goshawk Surveys and Northern & California Spotted Owl Nocturnal Surveys although day time follow-ups and Great Grey Owl meadow surveys were also conducted.

Research Assistant

• Feb 2008 - May 2008

Main responsibilities include surveying and monitoring for the endangered red squirrels on Mt Graham. The primary focus was conducting radio-telemetry surveys and habitat measurements although behavior observations and live trapping were also completed. Main responsibilities include surveying and monitoring for the endangered red squirrels on Mt Graham. The primary focus was conducting radio-telemetry surveys and habitat measurements although behavior observations and live trapping were also completed.

Wildlife Field Biologist

• Feb 2005 - Nov 2006

Main responsibilities include surveying and monitoring for threatened, endangered and sensitive species in the redwoods. The primary focus was the Northern Spotted Owl, although general biodiversity surveys were also conducted for raptors, mesocarnivores and vegetation. Research studies were completed including an owl banding program and a nest site comparative study. Main responsibilities include surveying and monitoring for threatened, endangered and sensitive species in the redwoods. The primary focus was the Northern Spotted Owl, although general biodiversity surveys were also conducted for raptors, mesocarnivores and vegetation. Research studies were completed including an owl banding program and a nest site comparative study.

Senior Host, Ticket Sales

• Oct 2003 - Jan 2005

Main responsibilities include: providing support to all ticket sales hosts and supervising day to day operations of sales location including auditing all ticket sales hosts work, completing daily payroll and weekly staffing schedules and training new staff. Main responsibilities include: providing support to all ticket sales hosts and supervising day to day operations of sales location including auditing all ticket sales hosts work, completing daily payroll and weekly staffing schedules and training new staff.

Wildlife Technician

• Jun 2003 - Oct 2004

Main responsibilities include: conducting wildlife surveys which include two federally protected raptors, the California Spotted Owl & Northern Goshawks, and both night & meadow surveys for Great Grey Owls. Completing Nest Surveys, Red Legged Frog & Yelled Legged Frog surveys, botany surveys that included both native rare & endangered plants as well as invasive noxious weeds, GIS and interpretive work as needed Main responsibilities include: conducting wildlife surveys which include two federally protected raptors, the California Spotted Owl & Northern Goshawks, and both night & meadow surveys for Great Grey Owls. Completing Nest Surveys, Red Legged Frog & Yelled Legged Frog surveys, botany surveys that included both native rare & endangered plants as well as invasive noxious weeds, GIS and interpretive work as needed

Policy Analyst (water resources)

• Aug 2002 - May 2003

Main responsibilities include: preparing media reports, submissions for the Southland water plan & proposed Gore district plan, analyzing rating issues and dealing with biodiversity/sustainability issues. Main responsibilities include: preparing media reports, submissions for the Southland water plan & proposed Gore district plan, analyzing rating issues and dealing with biodiversity/sustainability issues.

Wildlife Volunteer

• Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

Main Responsibilities include: conducting endangered skink surveys in Tussock & farming areas to establish if numbers are increasing, decreasing or remaining constant and to compare tussock habitat against farming habitat numbers. Main Responsibilities include: conducting endangered skink surveys in Tussock & farming areas to establish if numbers are increasing, decreasing or remaining constant and to compare tussock habitat against farming habitat numbers.