Sage Miles
Blacksburg,VA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
Steger Hall’s Hawley Hall
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining the health and well-being of avian species through proper feeding, handling, and habitat maintenance
- Experienced in monitoring bird behavior, administering medications, and ensuring clean and safe living environments
- Conducting daily observations to detect signs of illness
Research Technician
Virginia Grey Fox Project
09.2024 - Current
- Analyzed camera trap footage to identify and classify wildlife, with a focus on grey fox behavior and habitat usage
- Managed and processed large datasets of images and videos, ensuring accuracy and consistency in species identification
- Collaborated with research team to monitor wildlife populations and trends for ecological research and conservation purposes
Wildlife Transporter
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2024 - Current
- Provided transportation for injured wildlife from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg to Roanoke for continued medical care
- Collaborated with veterinary students and hospital staff to ensure safe and timely transfer of wildlife patients
- Assisted in the triage and initial stabilizing care of injured wildlife, supporting efforts to rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild
Research Technician
Least Weasel Research
02.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data from the Mostela System to determine its effectiveness in capturing behavioral patterns and trends of Least Weasels
- Assisted in setting up and documenting data from trail cameras for wildlife monitoring and research purposes
- Gained hands-on experience in fieldwork, wildlife behavior observation, and data analysis
Intern
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Feeding & handling birds, mammals, and reptiles of different ages
- Administering or assisting in administering daily drugs, therapies, supportive care, supplements, etc
- Keeping records on all patients and entering data into our computer database
Lead Animal Caretaker
Ashburn Nature Center
Ashburn, USA
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Maintained and constructed diverse animal habitats
- Primary trainer for incoming volunteers, providing comprehensive guidance on animal care and habitat
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Data Analysis
- Accurate Record-Keeping
- Vaccine administration
- Identifying and resolving issues related to animal health and behavior
- Adjusting treatment plans as animals respond to care
- Time management
- Knowledge in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of Wildlife Insights
- Animal transport
- Rehabilitation support
- Test sample collection
- Animal identification
Leadership Experience
Lead Animal Caretaker, Ashburn Nature Center, 01/01/15, 12/31/21
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
Steger Hall’s Hawley Hall
09.2024 - Current
Research Technician
Virginia Grey Fox Project
09.2024 - Current
Wildlife Transporter
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2024 - Current
Intern
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Technician
Least Weasel Research
02.2024 - Current
Lead Animal Caretaker
Ashburn Nature Center
08.2013 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Virginia Tech