Currently a student studying wildlife management at GSU (Glenville State University). Willing to listen, learn, and excited to contribute in a real-world environment to help find practical, actionable solutions for current needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Internship
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Vandalia, WV
05.2021 - Current
Operated chainsaw equipment efficiently and safely
Operated and maintained tractors efficiently.
Assisted in the capture and banding of Mourning Dove, Canada Geese, American Woodcock, and various species of waterfowl.
Assisted in trapping nuisance bears
Assisted in pulling samples from bears that have contracted mange
Assisted with deer distance sampling
Applied herbicides to fields and timber stands
Timber marking for sale in Stonewall Jackson Wildlife Management Area
Implemented timber stand improvements to enhance growth and sustainability
Assisted with all aspects of managing the Stonewall Wildlife Management Area
Planted food plots using a 75hp and 115 hp tractor and no-till seed drill and corn planter
prepared food plots by mowing, discing, or applying herbicide
Maintained a variety of equipment from weedeaters to tractors and implements
Assisted in prescribed burning in timber and field settings
Assisted in establishing firebreaks around planned areas to burn
Assisted in constructing Rabbit and Woodcock habitat
Learned to COllect CWD Samples from Deer
Collect samples from roadkill and trapped black bear
Maintained roads and public access sites
Volunteer
Cheat Lake Bird Rehab Center
Cheat Lake, WV
05.2018 - 08.2020
Provided care for injured birds of prey
Ensured the upkeep and cleanliness of bird of prey enclosures and facilities
Nurtured and tended to the needs of young birds of prey to ensure their successful release
Human Resource Associate at West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways - Human Resources DivisionHuman Resource Associate at West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways - Human Resources Division