Shawn Wagoner
Senior Biologist
Seaside,CA
Summary
Skilled Wildlife Biologist with demonstrated field experience and professional training in bullfrog eradication and CRLF/CTS identification. Committed to implementing wildlife conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Biologist
Terracon Consultants Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Supervise and monitor environmental compliance projects to ensure work is executed on time and in accordance with client requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards.
- Oversee and conduct protocol-level California red-legged frog (CRLF) and California tiger salamander (CTS) surveys and monitoring. Demonstrated successful capture and relocation of CRLF and CTS resulting in full protection of individuals. Handled and relocated 200+ CRLF and 30+ CTS amongst all age classless under approved state & federal permits
- Ensure effective communication and reporting of survey and monitoring results to agencies such as CDFW and USFWS.
Wildlife Biologist
Burleson Consulting Inc
10.2013 - 07.2023
- Conducted construction compliance monitoring to ensure permit compliance and implemented biological avoidance and mitigation measures including bullfrog removal to protect sensitive natural resources.
- Conducted population surveys for various species, including California red-legged frog and California tiger salamander, resulting in valuable data for informed decision making.
- Improved habitat quality by conducting restoration projects such as invasive species removal and native plantings.
- Monitored the health of ecosystems through regular field assessments, identifying trends and potential threats.
- Coordinated multi-agency initiatives aimed at addressing shared conservation challenges across jurisdictional boundaries.
Education
Bullfrog Eradication Workshop
The Wildlife Project
2021
California Red-Legged Frog Level II Workshop
The Wildlife Project
2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA 05.2001 -
Certificate - Ornithology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Herpetology
Endangered Species Conservation
Field Research Techniques
Bullfrog Eradication
Pellet Rifle Safety
Timeline
Senior Biologist
Terracon Consultants Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Wildlife Biologist
Burleson Consulting Inc
10.2013 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Monterey Bay
05.2001 -
Certificate - Ornithology
University of California, Riverside
05.2001 -
Bullfrog Eradication Workshop
The Wildlife Project
California Red-Legged Frog Level II Workshop
The Wildlife Project