Kelly’s resume, pdf format

Kelly’s references, pdf format

USFS reference letter, pdf format

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
To support and gain experience in wetlands/riparian conservation, management and restoration to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife while maintaining trust and serving the needs of people

EDUCATION
Oregon State University (present), Department of Environmental Sciences, Corvallis, Oregon
Master’s of Science, Wetlands/Riparian Ecology, GPA 3.5, September 2006-June 2008.
Professional Science Master’s Program

Washington State University, Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Pullman, Washington
Bachelor’s of Science, Wildlife Ecology, GPA 3.0, August 2002-July 2006

International Education for Students
Summer Abroad to Berlin, Germany, May-July 2004

RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Graduate: Wetlands/Riparian Ecology, Stream Ecology, Limnology, Aquatic Botany, Wetland Restoration (R/C), Water Resources (Seminar), Ecological Restoration, Geographic Information Systems/Science, Environmental Methods, Environmental Analysis, Soil Properties, Statistical Analysis, Theory of Evolution/Foundations of Modern Biology. Professional: Project Management, Marketing Scientific Technologies, Accounting/Finance, Communication of Science, and Research Ethics. Undergraduate: Environmental Policy, Ornithology, Mammalogy, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Nutrition, Population Ecology, Forest Land Plants/Ecosystems, Arid Land Plants/Ecosystems, Conservation Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Biology.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Principles of Biology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Topics: genetics, evolution, natural selection, ecology, animal behavior, anatomy, and physiology
Taught for 3 quarters (9 months)

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Department of Energy, Richland, Washington
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship, May-August 2005

• Surveyed and mapped hawk population on the Hanford Site
• Developed methodology, performed data analysis, and interpretation
• Assisted in burrowing owl site monitoring, small mammal and invertebrate trapping

WORK EXPERIENCE
Sweet Home Ranger District, Willamette National Forest, Sweet Home, Oregon
Biological Technician GS-5 (fisheries), February 2008- present

• Environmental education and outreach coordinator
• Developed and delivered presentations for k-12 students
• Developed and implemented a restoration project with a high school class

Hood River Ranger District, Mt Hood National Forest, USDA Forest Service, Parkdale, Oregon
Biological Technician GS-4 (fisheries), June-September 2007

• Crew leader for field season
• Conducted stream channel, snorkel, mollusk, and photo-point surveys
• Assisted in implementing a stream (large wood) restoration project
• Wrote a summary completion report regarding restoration efforts

Yakama Nation Wildlife Department, Toppenish, Washington
Biological Technician II (botany), May-September 2006

• Conducted vegetation surveys to assess shrub-steppe habitats
• Identified unknown vegetation using dichotomous keys
• Helped set up permanent transects for riparian vegetation monitoring
• Assisted biologist in duck banding and duck flu testing

Small Mammal Research Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Biological Technician (wildlife), January 2004-May 2006

• Assisted in captive breeding for endangered Pygmy rabbits
• Assisted in medical care and maintained facilities

Wild Ungulate Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Biological Technician (wildlife) and volunteered for two years, January-May 2006

• Aided in data collection to monitor levels of estrus in mule deer
• Assisted medical injections and ultra-sound work
• Collected fecal samples to prepare for nutritional studies

Wildlife Habitat/Nutrition Laboratory, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Biological Technician (wildlife), August-December 2003

• Prepared forage samples for chemical analysis to assess food habits

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Portland, Oregon
Goose Check Station volunteer, October 2006

• Participated in goose identification training at Watershed District Office
• Assisted in recording hunter information at Sauvie Island

United States Army Corps of Engineers, Orofino, Idaho
Dworshak Reservoir Waterfowl Surveyor, February 2006

• Identified waterfowl species along reservoir from a jet boat

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Naches, Washington
Oak Creek Feeding Station Volunteer, January 2006

• Assisted elk Supplemental feeding program to control animal damage
• Learned essential pros and cons for supplemental feeding wildlife

Grizzly Bear Research Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Care-taker and Maintenance Volunteer, January-May 2005

• Cared for captive grizzly bears and maintained facilities
• Bottle fed grizzly young and assisted radio collar study

Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Exotics Ward Volunteer, August 2004-May 2006

• Rounded up bighorn sheep for researchers
• Trained students to handle raptors (birds of prey)
• Maintained facilities

Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute, Moscow, Idaho
Riparian Restoration Volunteer, April 2005

• Participated in riparian restoration and transplanted camas

LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT
Wildlife Society, Washington State University student chapter, Pullman, Washington
Vice President, August 2005-May 2006

• Helped coordinate meetings, guest speakers, and club activities
• Acted as a club representative for the College of Agriculture

Raptor (birds of prey) Club, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Public Relations, August 2005-May 2006

• Educated public about the conservation of raptors
• Conducted presentations for K-12, college students, and elderly
• Informed public about events by contacting newspaper editors

Member of Corvallis Audubon Society, October 2006-present

Member of National Wildlife Society, Washington and Northwest Section, August 2005-present

• Attended 2006 Annual State Wildlife Conference in Olympia, Washington

Cougar Marching Band, Washington State University, August 2002-May 2003

Intramural Sports, Washington State University, August 2002-May 2006

• Soccer, softball, volleyball, and flag football

State “AA” Competitor, Track & Field, Girls Javelin, April 2002