Brooke Danielle Miller
Hernando,MS
Summary
Dedicated Park Ranger skilled in wildlife conservation and park regulation enforcement. Led visitor services and educational programs while managing park resources. Implemented safety protocols and enhanced public engagement initiatives, contributing to the preservation of natural landscapes for future generations.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Operations Supervisor
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
09.2023 - Current
- Oversees large-scale projects for park improvements by coordinating with outside vendors
- Currently licensed as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector with the National Parks and Recreation Association
- Organizes and leads volunteer events for park habitat improvement and visitor education
- Developed onboarding materials for new employees to clarify job responsibilities and foster quicker integration.
- Supervises park operations team by assigning tasks, providing instruction and guidance, and evaluating performance
- Directed conservation efforts by managing team activities and projects
- Oversees and assumes responsibility for playground maintenance and repair
- Performs trail maintenance such as mulching and trimming trees, removing downed trees/limbs, removing leaves with a backpack blower, and repairing trail amenities
- Inspects park grounds and is depended upon for knowledge of best conservation practices
- Manages invasive and nuisance wildlife
- Meets with outside agencies and stakeholders to discuss and implement conservation improvements
- Collaborates with the Tennessee Ornithological Society to improve bird habitat within the park
- Co-created a comprehensive lake management plan for the 15 bodies of water in the park
- Created a protocol for monitoring and responding to threats of cyanobacteria and zoonotic diseases in the 120-acre Outback Dog Park
- Collaborated with a teammate and an intern from Rhodes College to develop an annual sampling schedule
- Provided recommendations for overall lake health and improvement such as silt excavation and the planting of native vegetation as a buffer around lake edges
- Provides animal husbandry to resident bison herd (e.g., feeding, pest management, treating wounds, cleaning corral)
- Executed invasive plant removal initiatives to restore native habitats throughout the park.
- Collaborates with team members across many departments to provide seamless service to visitors
- Provides interpretive presentations to school groups and guides nature hikes
- Monitors activities in the park, enforces rules, and ensures the safety of all visitors
- Responds to emergency incidents and provides support to Sheriff’s Department and EMS
Program Support Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation Service
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Reviewed applications for Farm Bill programs to ensure required information and forms were present with appropriate signatures
- Reviewed and verified technical and professional materials from field offices for format and grammatical accuracy, ensuring clarity in interpretive materials, technical reports, and memorandums
- Gathered necessary information and materials from customers to support contracting and payment requests
- Verified completeness of applications for Farm Bill programs by checking for necessary information and signatures
- Implemented outreach and marketing efforts through mass mailings and development of visual displays for local meetings and conferences, increasing community engagement
- Gathered information and materials from customers to support contracting and payment requests, facilitating timely processing and compliance
- Implemented targeted outreach and marketing efforts through mass mailings and development of simple visual displays for local meetings, conferences, etc.
- Completed general administrative duties including answering telephones, greeting visitors, preparing and mailing letters, distributing incoming mail, signing for incoming deliveries, copying, and filing documents appropriately
- Executed contracts to support initiatives of Natural Resource Conservation Service
Habitat Management and Environmental Education Intern
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Scouted for/removed noxious and invasive weeds (e.g.; mullein, Russian thistle, houndstongue) both by hand and with a backpack sprayer containing selective herbicide
- Collected native seed species by hand to be used in shortgrass prairie habitat restoration projects
- Broadcasted western wheatgrass in over 60 acres of habitat
- Participated in three weeks of vegetation monitoring surveys to determine success of reclamation sites
- Developed and implemented Continuous Monitoring Photograph Point Program to enhance long-term vegetation assessments
- Created a Protocol for how biologists and volunteers will complete a Photo Point Survey to be included in the overall monitoring project
- Installed over 25 photo points by mounting metal “L” brackets to wooden posts
- Assisted in the moving and setup of side reel irrigation system
- Led Seed Collection Volunteer Programs, engaging volunteers in native seed collection for habitat restoration
- Conducted 3 native seed collection events
- Co-led a Planting for Pollinators event
- Led a Youth Corp group of 12 teens from Ground Work Denver
- Co-led a Fire Mitigation Service Project
- Ensured well-being of captive black-footed ferrets through regular feeding and monitoring
- Provided enrichment activities
- Cleaned and sanitized enclosures
- Recorded and logged daily husbandry and monitored behavior
- Participated in small mammal trapping at Rocky Flats NWR to determine occupancy of endangered Preble’s jumping mouse
- Operated the gate to the chute during a Bison roundup and collected hair samples
- Captured and banded 200 doves to determine sex and age for refuge surveys
- Surveyed transects in prairie dog management zones in order to determine total number of prairie dogs on the refuge
- Distributed Sylvatic Plague vaccine throughout prairie dog zones using modified drones
- Participated in three weeks of endangered Black Footed Ferret surveys
- Provided information to visitors regarding refuge activities and wildlife species, in person and over the phone, about the refuge and its wildlife in a knowledgeable and informed way
- Made reservations for upcoming nature programs and tours
- Co-authored RMA’s Pollinator Accomplishments Report detailing habitat and field contributions for fiscal year 2016
- Received training for a variety of educational and interpretive programs working with both young children and teens
- Helped lead field trip programs on the refuge
Moose Telemetry Technician Intern
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Navigated independently to locate moose on backcountry roads, ensuring accurate tracking
- Monitored calving success and survival rates to assess herd health
- Navigated backcountry roads independently to locate moose to locate moose on backcountry roads
- Developed proficiency in using GPS devices, maps, and compasses for navigation
- Located moose in difficult terrain and inhospitable conditions, enhancing wildlife data collection
Biological Technician Intern
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Conducted waterfowl surveys to gather data on species distribution and population.
- Installed cavity restrictors for endangered Red Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) on inserts in old growth pines and removed unsuitable cavities using extraction device to enhance nesting success
- Performed cleaning and repairs on wood duck boxes located at Bluff and Loakfoama Lake to ensure suitable nesting habitats.
- Used mounted scopes to determine occupancy of RCW and migratory waterfowl
- Assisted in waterfowl surveys
- Located and documented vernal pools throughout refuge
- Collaborated on management plan for Entomological Garden to support biodiversity and habitat conservation
- Mapped and recorded vernal pools within the refuge to enhance ecosystem protection initiatives.
- Assisted in documented Yellow Rail capture using a drag line and nets
- Contributed to Paddlefish study through capture, anesthetization, and surgical insertion of PIT tags to track population dynamics
- Contributed to reptile road survey efforts to gather data on reptile populations and road mortality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Flora and fauna expertise
- Conservation practices
- Water quality monitoring
- Trail maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Proficient in GPS
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Proficient in Trello
- Technical report writing
- Event coordination
- Volunteer coordination
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent customer service
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Chainsaw use
- Defensive Driving
- ATV/UTV use
- Agricultural tractor use
- Federal Information Systems Security Awareness
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector accredited by the National Parks and Recreation Association
Timeline
Park Operations Supervisor
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
09.2023 - Current
Program Support Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation Service
10.2019 - 10.2020
Habitat Management and Environmental Education Intern
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
07.2016 - 12.2016
Moose Telemetry Technician Intern
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
05.2016 - 06.2016
Biological Technician Intern
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
02.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
Mississippi State University