Wildlife ecology and conservation, carnivore ecology, human-wildlife interactions, animal behavior and communication, botany, ecosystem restoration, plant-animal interactions, terrestrial research
Ian Sherman
Haiku,USA
Summary
Environmental professional with experience in ecological fieldwork, habitat restoration, and wildlife management. Skilled in collecting and applying ecological data to support conservation and land management decisions. Interests include socio-ecological systems, human–wildlife interactions, and applied conservation in terrestrial ecosystems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
Maui, HI
10.2025 - Current
- Monitor endangered forest birds via surveys, VHF telemetry, and predator control grid monitoring; manage biological data for conservation decisions
- Support helicopter-access and remote backcountry operations
Conservation Guide / Supervisor
Skyline Hawai‘i Conservation Initiative
Maui & Lana‘i, HI
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Led crews in habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and land management across remote sites
- Coordinated field logistics, safety, and daily operations; developed training materials and reports
- Facilitated volunteer events and delivered public education on Hawaiian ecosystems
Field Biologist / Research Assistant
Reserva Pacuare
Costa Rica
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored sea turtle nesting, managed hatchery operations, and supported conservation data collection
- Contributed to environmental education programs
- Assisted with additional research: camera trapping of wild cats, monitoring of agami herons, and primate monitoring
Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service
Cook, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported ecological monitoring and recreation data collection alongside land management responsibilities; conducted bat acoustic surveys
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
Skills
- Fieldwork: Wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, invasive species management, camera trapping, VHF telemetry, GPS, data management
- Professional: Team leadership, field logistics & safety, volunteer coordination, public outreach, communication, stakeholder engagement
Interests
Timeline
Field Technician
Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
10.2025 - Current
Conservation Guide / Supervisor
Skyline Hawai‘i Conservation Initiative
08.2023 - 09.2025
Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service
05.2022 - 08.2022
Field Biologist / Research Assistant
Reserva Pacuare
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities