Curriculum Vitae
Professional Goals
Current goals focus on achieving a PhD for studies of moose populations with respect to their declines and potential implications for management. Future goals include achieving a faculty position as an ecology professor who effectively shares knowledge and inspires students to continue learning by providing them with resources and field experience, as well as involvement in game management through continued research.
Skills
Skills include: knowledge of computers and programs including Microsoft Office suite, phylogeographic analysis software and statistics, and successful grant writing; ability to type quickly, communicate effectively, work well with others, follow directions and multitask, and work long hours in remote locations. Personal attributes include a willingness to learn and succeed, professional conduct, friendly attitude, responsible and dependable, well-organized, maintain fit physical condition, and dedicated to furthering education.
Certifications
Immobilization Certified by Safe Capture (January 2012), with willingness to renew.
Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certified (CPR/AED Level C) (April 2016), to remain valid until April 2019.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental and Life Science
Anticipated Completion: December 2016
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
84.0% grade average
Bachelor of Science in Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology and Wildlife and Conservation Biology
December 2011
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
3.7 grade point average, Graduated Cum Laude
Scholarships and Awards
Alces Newcomer's Award for travel to the 50th North American Moose Conference and Workshop
August 2016
OFAH/OFAH Zone G/ Oakville & District Road & Gun Club Wildlife Research Grant
March 2016
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada W. Garfield Weston Fellowship
March 2015
People’s Choice 2nd place, Latornell Conservation Symposium Poster Competition. “Phylogeography of North American Moose”
Nov 2014
Dean’s PhD Scholarship, Trent University
2014- Present
Bright Flight Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University
2007-2011
Regent’s Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University
2007-2011
Honors in the Dept. of Science and Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State University
2009-2011
College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s List, Southeast Missouri State University
2009-2011
Selected Presentations
"Historical and contemporary genetic differentiation of North American moose (Alces alces) at neutral and functional loci": delivered to the 50th North American Moose Conference & Workshop and 8th International Moose Symposium (August 2016).
"Moose in a Changing Climate": delivered to all OFAH zone meetings (2015-2016).
"Phylogeography and Landscape Genomic Assessment of North American moose (Alces alces)": delivered to the Symons Seminar Series (December 2015).
Work Experience
Research Assistant
Dr. Paul Wilson, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
August 2012- Present
Trent University
August 2012-Present
Trent University
Summer Terms of 2013-2015
Michael Watt, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
December 2011-June 2012
Patrick Jackson, Utah State University
July-August 2011
Volunteer Experience
Website Developer and Site Mainenance
Peterborough Flyball Dogs
January 2016-present
Alderville Regional Women’s Shelter, Alderville, ON
September 2015- present
Graduate Studies Committee, Trent Graduate Student Association
Trent University
Fall 2015- Winter 2016
Jim Moloney, Peterborough Utilities
2013-Present
Trent University
April 2015-May 2015
Latornell Conservation Symposium
Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, USA
Preparation and completion of ethograms to study behavior of South Dakota ungulates (elk, pronghorn, mule deer, and white-tailed deer)
Southern Illinois Hill Prairies, USA
Current goals focus on achieving a PhD for studies of moose populations with respect to their declines and potential implications for management. Future goals include achieving a faculty position as an ecology professor who effectively shares knowledge and inspires students to continue learning by providing them with resources and field experience, as well as involvement in game management through continued research.
Skills
Skills include: knowledge of computers and programs including Microsoft Office suite, phylogeographic analysis software and statistics, and successful grant writing; ability to type quickly, communicate effectively, work well with others, follow directions and multitask, and work long hours in remote locations. Personal attributes include a willingness to learn and succeed, professional conduct, friendly attitude, responsible and dependable, well-organized, maintain fit physical condition, and dedicated to furthering education.
Certifications
Immobilization Certified by Safe Capture (January 2012), with willingness to renew.
Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certified (CPR/AED Level C) (April 2016), to remain valid until April 2019.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental and Life Science
Anticipated Completion: December 2016
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
84.0% grade average
Bachelor of Science in Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology and Wildlife and Conservation Biology
December 2011
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
3.7 grade point average, Graduated Cum Laude
Scholarships and Awards
Alces Newcomer's Award for travel to the 50th North American Moose Conference and Workshop
August 2016
OFAH/OFAH Zone G/ Oakville & District Road & Gun Club Wildlife Research Grant
March 2016
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada W. Garfield Weston Fellowship
March 2015
People’s Choice 2nd place, Latornell Conservation Symposium Poster Competition. “Phylogeography of North American Moose”
Nov 2014
Dean’s PhD Scholarship, Trent University
2014- Present
Bright Flight Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University
2007-2011
Regent’s Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University
2007-2011
Honors in the Dept. of Science and Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State University
2009-2011
College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s List, Southeast Missouri State University
2009-2011
Selected Presentations
"Historical and contemporary genetic differentiation of North American moose (Alces alces) at neutral and functional loci": delivered to the 50th North American Moose Conference & Workshop and 8th International Moose Symposium (August 2016).
"Moose in a Changing Climate": delivered to all OFAH zone meetings (2015-2016).
"Phylogeography and Landscape Genomic Assessment of North American moose (Alces alces)": delivered to the Symons Seminar Series (December 2015).
Work Experience
Research Assistant
Dr. Paul Wilson, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
August 2012- Present
- PCR technique
- Sequencing and genotyping
- DNA extraction from various tissue types
- Bi-weekly presentations of research progress
- Contacting and maintaining working relationships with wildlife managers, scientists, and hunters
- Public presentations of research findings throughout Ontario in conjunction with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
- Interviews with Ontario OUT OF DOORS Magazine, CBC Radio, Angler and Hunter Radio, and The Chronicle Journal on research.
Trent University
August 2012-Present
- Conduct labs for semester-long courses
- Knowledgeable in course material and relevant fields
- Marking assignments
Trent University
Summer Terms of 2013-2015
- Marking assignments in a timely manner
- Providing positive feedback on assignments and recommendations for improvement
- Exam invigilation on Symons and Durham campuses
Michael Watt, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
December 2011-June 2012
- Daily checks of trap line, game cameras, and baiting
- Obtaining bi-weekly locations of adult collared deer (and daily mortality runs during fawn season) using radio telemetry
- Safe handling of white-tailed deer and immobilization of adult bucks and does
- Mortality investigations to determine cause of death (bear, dog, coyote, wolf, road kill, or unknown) of adult deer and fawns
- Trapping of white-tailed deer using box traps, netted-cage traps, and drop nets
- Chemical Immobilization of antlered bucks and pregnant does (Safe Capture Certified January 2012)
- Insertion of vaginal implant transmitters (VITs) in pregnant does
- Removal of incisor using dental excavator for aging
- Aging of adult deer by dental morphology
- Maintaining good relationships with landowners and the public through clear communication
- Educating and organizing volunteers
- Working in extreme temperatures and wet conditions for several hours at a time during both day and night.
Patrick Jackson, Utah State University
July-August 2011
- Conducting dawn and dusk surveys for lagomorphs and mule deer
- Passive transect sampling
- Setting and daily checking of an extensive trap line of foothold traps
Volunteer Experience
Website Developer and Site Mainenance
Peterborough Flyball Dogs
January 2016-present
- Developed website www.ptboflyballdogs.com
- Update calendar, deliver e-newsletters, developed add-ons to encourage email subscriptions
- Maintained website with various updates to team member profiles, events, photo albums, and domain name purchase and renewal
- Promoted via social media, connected email accounts, as well as twitter and facebook pages to the website
Alderville Regional Women’s Shelter, Alderville, ON
September 2015- present
- Operation of community events
- Errands (groceries, appointments)
- Maintain client confidentiality
Graduate Studies Committee, Trent Graduate Student Association
Trent University
Fall 2015- Winter 2016
- Voting member of the Graduate Studies Committee, representing the voice of graduate students
- Note taking, meeting minutes
- Delivery of pertinent messages to graduate student body
Jim Moloney, Peterborough Utilities
2013-Present
- Assist in operating the zoo’s special conservation exhibit during summer months
- Have participated in exhibits to educate the public on the endangered mountain gorillas and illegal wildlife trade in 2013. In 2014, the exhibit highlighted “backyard” conservation, which portrayed Ontario wildlife and how you can help conserve in your own backyard. In 2015, the exhibit focused on Ontario species-at-risk, allowing visitors to explore various classifications of species, as well as how to help protect those that may be near them
- Educated members of the public, adults and children alike, on conservation concerns
- Lead activities to encourage understanding of important conservation concepts
- Assisted with children's activities, including games and art projects that got them involved in learning about conservation issues
- Opened and lead operation of the exhibit weekly
Trent University
April 2015-May 2015
- Developed a full-day course for the 7th-8th grade level on biodiversity
- Introduced students to new vocabulary and abstract concepts by using videos, presentations, and games
- Taught students the importance of maintaining biodiversity
- Lead students on outdoor hikes to show them biodiversity exists everywhere, even in our own backyard.
Latornell Conservation Symposium
- Served as liaison to nearly twenty speakers for the 2014 symposium, organizing their presentation information and biographies
- Introduced speakers in a formal setting, and lead a question and answer period for all five moderated sessions
- Volunteered with set up, tear down, registration, and welcoming during the symposium
Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, USA
Preparation and completion of ethograms to study behavior of South Dakota ungulates (elk, pronghorn, mule deer, and white-tailed deer)
- Kept detailed field notes
- Assisted peers with ethograms of yellow-bellied marmots, red squirrels, birds, prairie dogs, and flying squirrels
Southern Illinois Hill Prairies, USA
- Assisted with preparations, as part of a team, by raking in the fire line
- Worked alongside a fire-starter to keep fire within the fire line and ensure no spotting over
- Maintained line throughout both prairie and upland forested areas
- Attended a fire safety training course before scheduled burn