Software Programs
Wildlife Equipment
- Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro (Bat Acoustic Detector)
- RH/Temp Data Logger with LCD
- Night Vision Goggles
- Thermal Imager
- EndoScope
- Trail Cameras
- Turbidity tube
- Kicknet and Aquatic Net
- Hand and Power tools
Data Collection
- Monitored, collected and preserved insect samples from wetland emergence traps
- Monitored and recorded physical water properties
- Conducted Stream Quality Monitoring (SQM) to evaluate stream macroinvertebrate diversity
- Performed Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI)
- Utilized Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro and thermal imager to locate and identify bat populations
- Studied temperature variations on bat boxes using RH/Temp Data Logger
- Performed night observations to identify frog and toad species within specific areas
- Collected and identified macroinvertebrate diversity using a kicknet and identification charts
Knowledge and Skills
- Constructed solitary bee houses, bat houses and brush piles for birds and small animals
- Managed groups of students on projects such as specimen collection and invasive species removal
- Renovated small building into an outdoor lab for college grad students
- Assist grad students constructing research projects
- Tested water quality by using a turbidity tube
- Built or perform needed maintenance on property and structures
- Invasive plant removal and applied herbicides
- Created online GIS map reflecting bat box locations and species by county
Public Relations
- Conducted public tours of wetlands discussing current operations and student research projects
- Answered wildlife emergency hotline and addressed various wildlife scenarios
- Assisted home owners on bat house tips and how to create a bat friendly environment
- Monitored educational table at events to educate the public on bats and bat houses
Business Related
- Wildlife advocate
- Photography
- Social Network Engagement
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking