Michael Heine

Beach-nesting Bird Technician/Crew Leader at NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States, JE

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Credentials

  • Boating Safety Certificate
    State of New Jersey
    Mar, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Beach-nesting Bird Technician/Crew Leader
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      • Educated beach staff, township officials, and beachgoers about shorebird conservation and management strategies • Created brochure boxes and informational cards for public outreach efforts • Managed a volunteer monitoring program by creating schedules and providing weekly updates • Wrote “Bird of the Month” posts for NJFW’s social media pages • Created weekly work schedules for up to four technicians and interns • Conducted daily nest and colony count surveys for state and federally endangered species • Analyzed, collected, and organized breeding bird data using Neststory • Programmed and installed trail cameras to assess human and predator impact at nesting sites • Engaged in predator control measures which included nest exclosures, trapping, and tracking • Safely captured, handled, measured, and helped band Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Black Skimmers • Resighted color and alphanumeric bands for Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, Royal Terns, and Black Skimmers using a spotting scope • Utilized whoosh nets, mist nets, and noose carpets to capture injured birds and predator birds • Installed symbolic fencing and signage to close nesting areas at the beginning of the breeding season Show less

  • Monmouth County Park System
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Trip Guide
      • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

      *Also led field trips for other organizations, see below* • Led bird walks for Monmouth County Audubon Society, Monmouth County Park System, and Atlantic Audubon Society • Shared my knowledge of bird identification, behavior and local hotspots with walk participants • Assisted participants with locating and identifying birds and other wildlife *Also led field trips for other organizations, see below* • Led bird walks for Monmouth County Audubon Society, Monmouth County Park System, and Atlantic Audubon Society • Shared my knowledge of bird identification, behavior and local hotspots with walk participants • Assisted participants with locating and identifying birds and other wildlife

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Wildlife Technician
      • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

      • Located roosting and feeding sites of Canada, Greater White-fronted, and Snow geese • Discovered new roosting and feeding sites by following geese in a work vehicle • Monitored goose behavior (roosting, feeding, alert, aggressive) on roosting and feeding sites • Assessed competition among species by looking for interspecific aggression • Entered data into an electronic format using the smartphone app Fastfield • Analyzed and compared vegetation communities at feeding sites • Located roosting and feeding sites of Canada, Greater White-fronted, and Snow geese • Discovered new roosting and feeding sites by following geese in a work vehicle • Monitored goose behavior (roosting, feeding, alert, aggressive) on roosting and feeding sites • Assessed competition among species by looking for interspecific aggression • Entered data into an electronic format using the smartphone app Fastfield • Analyzed and compared vegetation communities at feeding sites

  • Jenkinson's Aquarium
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Animal Care Technician
      • Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

      • Educated visitors about the aquarium’s various animals and exhibits • Used a YSI probe to monitor water quality parameters in each of the aquarium’s tanks • Assisted with feedings for the aquarium’s animals including sharks, rays, penguins, and turtles • Cleaned tanks and enclosures • Provided enrichment to animals • Educated visitors about the aquarium’s various animals and exhibits • Used a YSI probe to monitor water quality parameters in each of the aquarium’s tanks • Assisted with feedings for the aquarium’s animals including sharks, rays, penguins, and turtles • Cleaned tanks and enclosures • Provided enrichment to animals

  • Stockton University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Resident Assistant
      • Aug 2018 - May 2020

      • Worked with campus organizations to create and advertise engaging programs for students • Responsible for the health and well-being of freshman residential students • Coordinated with coworkers to complete weekly rounds and office duties • Responded to incidents and Code of Conduct violations in a timely and professional manner • Worked with campus organizations to create and advertise engaging programs for students • Responsible for the health and well-being of freshman residential students • Coordinated with coworkers to complete weekly rounds and office duties • Responded to incidents and Code of Conduct violations in a timely and professional manner

  • New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
    • Interpretive Naturalist
      • May 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Interpreted forest ecology and saltmarsh ecology to park visitors • Led nature walks for school and summer camp groups • Fed and cared for the animals in the park’s nature center • Assisted with a weekly kayak eco-tour • Interpreted forest ecology and saltmarsh ecology to park visitors • Led nature walks for school and summer camp groups • Fed and cared for the animals in the park’s nature center • Assisted with a weekly kayak eco-tour

    • Writing Center Tutor
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Completed a training course that taught writing and teaching skills to prospective tutors • Offered my expertise in grammar and the writing process to students • Analyzed students’ papers and provided constructive feedback to improve their writing • Tutored four to six students per shift and balanced multiple students at once • Completed a training course that taught writing and teaching skills to prospective tutors • Offered my expertise in grammar and the writing process to students • Analyzed students’ papers and provided constructive feedback to improve their writing • Tutored four to six students per shift and balanced multiple students at once

Education

  • Stockton University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science
    2016 - 2020
  • Stockton University
    Environmental Studies (B. S.), Wildlife Management
    2016 - 2020

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