Celeste Cardon
Roswell,NM
Summary
Hardworking and experienced game warden with nearly three years as a district officer enforcing New Mexico's wildlife laws while promoting public safety. Skilled in conducting criminal investigations and community engagement. Providing guidance and instruction to fellow newer officers with commitment to protecting New Mexico's wildlife.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Officer
New Mexico Department of Wildlife
05.2023 - Current
- Enforce state wildlife, hunting, and fishing laws to protect natural resources and ensure public safety
-Conduct routine patrols to detect and prevent illegal activities
-Investigate wildlife-related violations, collected evidence and prepare detailed reports
-Educate the public on wildlife regulations, and outdoor/hunter safety
-Collaborated with local agencies for investigative reasons as well as public safety initiatives
-Assist biologists with wildlife surveys such as quail surveys
-Build positive relationships with the public with events such as fishing events and youth hunts
Lab Technician
New Mexico State University
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted graduate students with conducting research for rabbit hemorrhagic disease
- Performed necropsies on several hundreds of small mammals
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2022
Skills
- - Wildlife Law Enforcement
- - Criminal Investigations
- - Report writing
- - Assisting training and instructing newer officers
- - Adaptability in remote field environments
- - Community engagement
- - Communication skills
Timeline
Conservation Officer
New Mexico Department of Wildlife
05.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
New Mexico State University
04.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management
New Mexico State University