Taylor Hickman

Abilene

Summary

Dynamic researcher with expertise in wildlife management and data analysis, honed at Abilene Ecology Project. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful assessments of mammal populations. Strong public speaking and project management skills enhance collaboration and drive successful outcomes in environmental initiatives.

Overview

year of professional experience

Work History

Snapshot USA Researcher

Abilene Ecology Project

Abilene

01.2024 - Current

Worked with Dr. Thomas Lee on a large-scale survey providing annual assessments of mammal populations.
Using Wildlife Insights camera trap data and research to manage changing wildlife populations-shared with national level land managers, NPS, and artificial intelligence.
Worked with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and digital, to ensure the effective execution of design projects.

Ranch Leadership Internship//Head Lifeguard

Pine Cove Christian Camps

Tyler

06.2024 - 08.2024

Company Overview: Pine Cove, a CO-ED Christian camp.
Managed a team of 200 college students to implement safe and exciting individual or group activities, over the deration of twelve weeks at Pine Cove, a CO-ED Christian camp.
Collaborated with ten others in the same role (five boys, four other girls) to coordinate major camp events including high-risk activities.
CPR AND RED CROSS CERTIFIED
Pine Cove, a CO-ED Christian camp.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science - Concentration in Wildlife and Natural Resources

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERISTY

Abilene, TX

05-2025

Skills

Wildlife Indication
Wildlife management
Data analysis
Environmental policy
Project management
Field research
Team collaboration
Public speaking

Critical thinking
Technical writing
Research presentation
Adaptability and flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Field Work
Problem Solving

Awards

A.B. Barret Award, 01/01/21 - Present
Student Life Experience Scholar, 01/01/21 - 12/31/23
ACU Barbara Bell Packer Scholar, 01/01/21 - Present
Houston Livestock Show Scholar, 01/01/22 - Present

Notable College Courses

ENVR 112 - Plant Science
ENVR 233 - Soil Science
BIOL 408 - General Mammalogy
ENVR 241 - Geographic Information Systems
ENVR 410 - Environmental Law and Policy
ENVR 420 - Environmental Thought
ENVR 455 - Wildlife Ecology
BIOL 362 - Ecology
ENVR 458 - Wildlife Management Techniques
ENVR 345 - Range and Wildland Plants
ENVR 341 - Water Resources
AENV 371 - Experimental Designs and Data Analysis
BIOL 370 - Field Ornithology

Activities

Snapshot USA, 01/01/24 - 12/31/25, A large-scale survey providing annual assessments of mammal populations.
The World's Backyard, ACU Student Organization, 01/01/21 - Present, Director, 08/01/24 - 05/31/25, Apartment Head and representative, 01/01/21 - 05/31/24, Volunteer, 08/01/21 - Present
The National Wildlife Society, 01/01/24 - Present
The Texas Society of Mammalogists, 01/01/24 - Present
ACU Wildlife Society, 01/01/21 - Present

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