Bryan Begay
Corvallis,Oregon
Summary
Eager Biological Science Technician eager to work with a wide array of wildlife species. Collaborated on multiple projects in academia, state government, federal government, and private organizations to achieve project goals and objectives. Skilled in working outdoors, research, adhering to protocols, and learning to improve my skills as a Biologist.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Biological Science Technician
United States Forest Service
Corvallis, Oregon
02.2022 - Current
- Deploy Autonomous Recording Units (ARU) throughout the Oregon coast to passively monitor for northern spotted owls
- Deploy trail cameras and bat detectors at ARU sites to collect additional information on small mammals, big game, and bat species
- Marbled murrelet recertification through the Pacific Seabird Group
Northern Spotted Owl Surveyor
Turnstone Environmental Consultants
Philomath, OR
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted northern spotted owl surveys to U.S. Fish and Wildlife protocol in both public and private forests in Southern Oregon and Northern Oregon.
- Performed marbled murrelet surveys to protocol as an Oregon Department of Forestry contractor in public and private forests in Northern Oregon
Graduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Studied Unmanned Aerial Systems applications in visualization models of timber harvests in Oregon State University's McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
- Integrated terrain models, high resolution aerial imagery, and point clouds to answer research questions
- Statistical analysis and interpretation of stand metrics and visual impacts for scenery management objectives
Biological Science Technician
United States Forest Service
Klamath Falls, OR
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed and aided biological surveys according to U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife guidelines on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon
- Maintained government property, report writing, data entry, and communicating with other employees to achieve agency goals
Research Assistant
United States Forest Service
Rhinelander, WI
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored bat populations with acoustics detectors in the Ottawa National Forest
- Manipulated sharp-tailed grouse habitat and assisted forest inventory surveys in the Moquah Barrens on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Forest Management - Forest Geomatics
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff05.2017
Skills
- Statistical applications and analysis
- Scientific reading and writing
- Data collection
- Proficient GIS user
- Effective communicator
- Field work
- Flexible schedule
- Wildlife identification
Timeline
Biological Science Technician
United States Forest Service
02.2022 - Current
Northern Spotted Owl Surveyor
Turnstone Environmental Consultants
04.2021 - 08.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University
07.2019 - 01.2021
Biological Science Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2017 - 09.2017
Research Assistant
United States Forest Service
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Sustainable Forest Management - Forest Geomatics
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Northern Arizona University
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