Kaitlyn Stabell
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented conservation leader pursuing a Master's degree with interests in education, the relationship between humans and nature, and wildlife conservation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Technical Support
United States Geological Survey
Fort Collins, CO
10.2022 - Current
- 10 hours/week, $18/hour
- Organizing and entering field data from multiple biological surveys
- Working directly with Senior Research Biologist to catch up and modernize data entry and collection system
- Remote camera trap data entry with various ungulate species of interest
Grant Writing Associate
Manhattan Grant Writers LLC
Remote
08.2022 - Current
- 5 hours/week, $2000-$3000 commission/grant
- Search for funding opportunities for environmental science-related projects
- Write 2-8 grant applications per client
- Communicate with client to understand their background and financial needs to deliver successful applications
Barista
Starbucks
Tacoma, WA
06.2020 - Current
- 15 hours/week, $16/hour
- Tacoma, WA May 2020-March 2022
- Fort Collins, CO October 2022-present
- Upheld company values while responding to complex requests in a fast-paced environment
- Barista of the Quarter September 2020
- Responsible for cleanliness of the store, ensuring the production of quality beverages and food, and daily cashier and customer service experience
Naturalist
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Eatonville, WA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- 28 hours/week, $16/hour
- Prepare and deliver interpretive presentations about conservation to the public
- Maintain strong foundational knowledge of native Pacific Northwest wildlife and ecosystems
- Assist in various educational duties around the park
Wildlife Intern
Oregon Dept. Of Fish And Wildlife
Enterprise, OR
05.2021 - 08.2021
- 40 hours/week, $15/hour
- Field experience in remote camera trapping and foothold trapping for gray wolves, ground and aerial telemetry surveys for bighorn sheep, Whitetail jackrabbit spotlight surveys, mountain goat surveys, upland game bird surveys, and deployment of ENI-bat monitoring equipment
- Attended regional virtual conferences on test and remove for M.ovi in bighorn sheep, assisted in and attended annual District-wide public meeting
Intern
CEMML, Joint Base Lewis McChord
DuPont, WA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- 16 hours/week, unpaid
- Field lead on Western grey squirrel population mapping project
- Field experience operating ArcGIS software, wildlife transect surveys, and prairie restoration work
- Specific responsibilities included Mazama pocket gopher surveys, Western bluebird fledgling success surveys, bat emergence counts, oak and pine sapling maintenance, and bat habitat improvement
Education Volunteer
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Eatonville, WA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported the education department in delivering informal presentations on Pacific Northwest wildlife
- Utilized various physical learning tools such as skulls, feathers, maps, and games to deliver conservation education to members of the public of all ages
Education
Master of Science - Conservation Leadership
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
Vancouver, WA06.2018
Skills
- Chemical immobilization and capture certified
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Public communication and education
- Data collection with ESRI products
- Wildlife depredation surveys
- Ground and aerial radio telemetry
- Working knowledge of R and Bayesian analyses
- ESRI WebMap and StoryMap interfaces
- Producing oral reports and presentations
- Proficiency with digital resources (Zoom, Microsoft Office, etc)
- Data entry and organization
- Independently conducting surveys in remote areas, including regular use of Garmin InReach
Timeline
Office Technical Support
United States Geological Survey
10.2022 - Current
Grant Writing Associate
Manhattan Grant Writers LLC
08.2022 - Current
Naturalist
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
03.2022 - 08.2022
Wildlife Intern
Oregon Dept. Of Fish And Wildlife
05.2021 - 08.2021
Barista
Starbucks
06.2020 - Current
Intern
CEMML, Joint Base Lewis McChord
06.2020 - 08.2020
Education Volunteer
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Conservation Leadership
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pacific Lutheran University
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
Similar Profiles
Robert WelkRobert Welk
Hydrologic Technician at United States Geological SurveyHydrologic Technician at United States Geological Survey
Daniel MurrayDaniel Murray
Student Contractor at United States Geological SurveyStudent Contractor at United States Geological Survey
Michael WieczorekMichael Wieczorek
Geographer at United States Geological SurveyGeographer at United States Geological Survey