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Jamie Santini

Phillipsburg,NJ

Summary

Dynamic wildlife professional with extensive experience at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, excelling in wildlife health surveillance and biological data analysis. Proven ability in species identification and habitat restoration, complemented by effective communication skills. Committed to enhancing local ecosystems through innovative practices and dedicated service in wildlife rehabilitation and education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Avian Point Count Surveys

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted point count surveillance to record avian species accurately.
  • Utilized Merlin and eBird software for efficient data collection.
  • Acquired skills in identifying bird species by call and visual recognition.
  • Gained skills in telemetry by assisting with box turtle and timber rattlesnake research.
  • Identified various native flora species, expanding knowledge of local ecology.

Assistant Fish & Wildlife Health Biologist

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife
Oxford, NJ
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted wildlife health surveillance on fish, frogs, deer, eels, fishers, raptors, and salamanders.
  • Assisted pathologists with necropsies for forensic and disease investigations on fish and wildlife.
  • Prepared histological slides through embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue samples.
  • Participated in annual fish hatchery health inspections, including tissue sampling and culturing bacteria.
  • Executed polymerase chain reaction on oysters to monitor Dermo, MSX, and SSO diseases.
  • Produced bacterial growth media such as TSA agar, TYE broth and agar, and glycerol stock.
  • Extracted retropharyngeal lymph nodes from deer for chronic wasting disease analysis.
  • Inspected field cameras for monitoring fisher cats to assess population dynamics and health.

Administrative Assistant

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife
Oxford, NJ
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Answered phone calls and in-person questions at the Pequest Natural Resources Education Center about wildlife, fish, and wildlife laws, licensing, and more.
  • Assisted in habitat restoration projects to enhance local ecosystems.
  • Instructed fish and wildlife educational programs for children and the public.
  • Designed and helped children create wildlife art and crafts.
  • Maintained an organized reception area, ensuring all visitors were greeted in a friendly, and welcoming manner.

Wildlife Technician Intern

Mercer County Wildlife Center
Lambertville, NJ
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Fed and prepared numerous nutritional diets for a variety of wildlife.
  • Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife species.
  • Released rehabilitated wildlife back into their natural habitats.
  • Learned to identify native vegetation and wildlife.
  • Cleaned and disinfected animal enclosures.
  • Maintained accurate records of animal care and treatment procedures.

Farm Laborer

Clear Valley Farm
Asbury, NJ
08.2012 - 04.2019
  • Implemented sustainable farming practices to enhance soil quality and productivity.
  • Fed and prepared nutritional diets for livestock.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment.
  • Maintained fence lines, gates, and other farm structures.

Education

Master of Science - Biology

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Zoology

Doylestown, PA
Doylestown, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Species identification
  • Habitat restoration
  • Effective communication
  • Data collection
  • Biological data analysis
  • Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Recipient

Timeline

Avian Point Count Surveys

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
05.2025 - Current

Assistant Fish & Wildlife Health Biologist

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife
10.2023 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife
10.2022 - 10.2023

Wildlife Technician Intern

Mercer County Wildlife Center
05.2020 - 08.2020

Farm Laborer

Clear Valley Farm
08.2012 - 04.2019

Master of Science - Biology

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Zoology

Doylestown, PA

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