Sterling Daniels
Harrogate,TN
Summary
I have served for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for nearly 20 years in four different job titles. The entirety of my career has been in Region 4 within three different divisions of the Agency. I have worked from the Region 4 office for 17 years. During this time, I have built an excellent working relationships with both Regional and Statewide staff within the Agency as well as many other non-agency wildlife professionals and stakeholders. Throughout my career, I have gained the experience, skills, knowledge, and passion for game species management that would be a valuable asset if chosen for this position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Species Program Biologist
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
10.2021 - Current
- Region 4 species coordinator and representative for deer, turkey, bear, waterfowl, small game and furbearers, upland game birds, and disease monitoring.
- Coordinate all regional activities and implementation for data collection, population monitoring, planning, and management of game species.
- Supervise and train staff for completion of species data collection and management goals within the Region.
- Regional biologist for the Statewide deer, turkey, bear, and CWD teams.
- Assist with planning and projects for habitat improvements and management of game species.
- Guide the Regional season setting process for game species.
- Perform outreach and communication related to game species management to promote the Agency and engage stakeholders.
Assistant Regional Species Program Coordinator
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
04.2012 - 09.2021
- Assistant Region 4 game species biologist for deer, elk, wild hogs, turkey, bear, migratory game birds, small game and furbearers, upland game birds, and disease management.
- Assisted with coordination and completion of Regional field orders for game species with the Region.
- Assisted with season setting, planning, public outreach and education for game species with the Region.
- Assisted with habitat management for game species.
Nongame Surveys Manager
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
08.2007 - 03.2012
- Region 4 biodiversity surveys manager for rare, threatened, and endangered species.
- Conducted inventory surveys for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
- Compiled, entered, and analyzed data for species surveyed. Assisted with planning, coordination, and implementation of disease monitoring for bats in TN.
- Assisted with and conducted outreach and communication programs for biodiversity.
Wildlife Officer
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Responsible for a variety of law enforcement and wildlife management activities in assigned District. As the principal enforcement officer in a District, interpreted and enforced game and fish laws, provided general information to the public, and presented wildlife conservation educational programs.
- Collected data and performed management for wildlife and fish species and submitted recommendations on game and fish seasons.
Education
Basic Police School
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
Nashville, TN2005
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Fisheries
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2004
Skills
- Capture, handling, and data collection: deer, wild turkey, bear, elk, geese, dove, wood duck, black duck, wild hogs, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish
- Data entry, graphic design, and presentation creation with various software
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Budget management
- Public speaking and presentations
- Research planning and development
- Team building and leadership
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Equipment operation and maintenance, carpentry, and fabrication
Awards
- Biologist of the year for Region 4 2021
- Biologist of the year for Region 4 2012
- John R. Cunningham Award for most outstanding officer at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) 2005
- Honor Graduate at the TLETA 2005
References
Joe Elkins - Wildlife Manager 3: Joe.Elkins@tn.gov 423-587-7037
Mitch Clure - Wildlife Manager 2: Mitch.Clure@tn.gov 423-300-7595
John Mike - Wildlife Manager 4: John.Mike@tn.gov 423-587-7037
Timeline
Regional Species Program Biologist
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Regional Species Program Coordinator
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
04.2012 - 09.2021
Nongame Surveys Manager
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
08.2007 - 03.2012
Wildlife Officer
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
08.2004 - 07.2007
Basic Police School
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Fisheries
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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