Illinois Natural History Survey
The Illinois Natural History Survey, located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, is an active research institution with over 200 staff members, and ... Address: 1816 S Oak St, Champaign, IL 61820 Founded: 1858 Phone: (217) 333-6880Place name: : : Website: : : : Hours: : Category: Website: http://www.inhs.illinois.edu/ Category: Research institute Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.Add missing informationAdd business hours Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (1)
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Illinois Natural History Survey Employees
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - August 2013
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center June 2012 - August 2012
UIUC Plant Care Facility December 2011 - June 2012
Brenda Molano-Flores Lab September 2011 - May 2012
Oakton Community College September 2008 - July 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Plant Propagation, Plant Identification, Plant Ecology, Microbial Ecology, Forest Ecology, R, Ecological Restoration, Prescribed Fire, DNA Extraction, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Plant and Microbial Ecology
Wageningen University 2013 — 2014
Ecology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Oakton Community College 2008 — 2011
Biology
City of Quincy, Illinois June 2014 - June 2015
John Wood Community College May 1997 - June 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey June 1994 - April 1997
Skills
HRIS, SCT Banner, Training, Process Improvement, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Legal Compliance, Strategic Planning, Department Budgeting, Performance Management, Progressive Discipline, Job Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Collective Bargaining, Human Resources, Computer Proficiency, Customer Service, Position Classification, Compensation Structure..., Employee Benefits, HRIS, Employment Law, Personnel Management
Education
William Woods University 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Eastern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Management; Human Resources
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2015 - Present
Champaign County Forest Preserve District July 2013 - March 2015
Southern Illinois University August 2011 - May 2013
US Forest Service 2012 - 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2010 - 2011
Southern Illinois University August 2009 - May 2010
V3 Companies 2009 - 2009
Skills
Plant Identification, Botany, Research, Ecological Restoration, Plant Propagation, Endangered Species, Invasive Species, Greenhouse, Leadership, Natural Resource..., Herbicides, Public Speaking, Prescribed Fire, Native Plants, Weed Control, Constructed Wetlands, ArcGIS, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Wetlands
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Biology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geography and Environmental Resources
Missouri Southern State University August 2014 - Present
Southern Illinois University August 2009 - August 2014
Southern Illinois University August 2012 - December 2013
Southern Illinois University June 2010 - May 2012
Southern Illinois University June 2009 - December 2009
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2008 - June 2009
United States Geological Survey June 2006 - May 2008
Western Illinois University January 2005 - May 2006
Kansas State University May 2004 - July 2004
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources January 2004 - March 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Writing, Plant Identification, Ecological Restoration, Science, Statistics, ArcGIS, Customer Service, Field Work, Teaching, Ecology, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Environmental Science
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Botany/Plant Biology
Western Illinois University 2004 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Biological Sciences
Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory April 2014 - June 2015
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2013 - May 2015
Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory May 2013 - August 2014
Weathergate Gallery April 2011 - December 2011
Show Yi Chinese School May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Cell Culture, Mammalian Cell Culture, Ecotoxicology, Mandarin, Chinese Teaching, Agarose Gel..., Western Blotting, Photonic Crystals, Scanning Electron..., Molecular Biology, Statistics, Research, Gel Electrophoresis, Microscopy, PCR, Science, Cell, Biochemistry, Laboratory, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Master of Science (M.S.)
Illinois State Geological Survey February 2013 - Present
Champaign County Geographic Information Systems Consortium September 2006 - February 2013
Parkland College August 2004 - January 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey 2005 - 2006
University of Illinois, College of Vet Med 2004 - 2005
NOAA Coastal Services Center 2000 - 2004
Illinois Transportation Archeaological Research Program 1996 - 1999
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, Cartography, ArcGIS Server, ArcCatalog, Spatial Analysis, ArcMap, ESRI, Geoprocessing, Spatial Databases, Geography, ArcInfo, Geomatics, Google Earth, GPS, LiDAR, ArcSDE, Web Mapping, ArcView, Aerial Photography, Photogrammetry, Surveying, Enterprise GIS, Digital Image Processing, Technical Writing, Topographic Surveys, Data Management, Geodatabase, Data Collection, Databases, ERDAS Imagine, Environmental Science, Metadata, 3D Elevation Program
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 1999
BAS, Archeaology
USDA-APHIS June 2014 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey October 2011 - July 2014
CU-Garden October 2009 - October 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign March 2011 - August 2011
Engineers Without Borders September 2008 - January 2011
Student Sustainability Committee May 2009 - December 2010
Sustainable Student Farm January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
R, Research, Data Analysis, Matlab, SPSS, Science, Higher Education, GIS, Statistics, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Leadership, Teaching, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Public Speaking
Education
Colorado State University 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Human Dimension of Natural Resources
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago January 2015 - Present
Western Illinois University August 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2009 - August 2014
Tecnológico de Monterrey July 2012 - December 2012
Skills
C++, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Matlab, Java, Confocal Microscopy, Microscopy, Visual Basic, Risk Analysis, FMEA, CMM, CAPA, Product Requirement..., Signal Processing, Circuit Design, PCB design
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2014 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bioengineering, MGPA: 3.9 CGPA: 3.5
Tecnológico de Monterrey 2012 — 2012
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Sauk Valley Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (AS), Environmental Engineering, CGPA: 3.3
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission February 2014 - Present
Arkansas Game and Fish Connission January 2008 - January 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey 2003 - 2005
Iowa Department of Natural Resources January 2003 - July 2003
Skills
Fisheries, Ecology, Natural Resource..., Water Quality, Wildlife, Fisheries Science, Field Work, Wetlands, Ecological Restoration, Fisheries Management, Environmental Science, Fish, Wildlife Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Conservation Issues, Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Policy, Data Collection, Environmental Education
Education
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Fisheries Management
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Ecology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2014 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey, January 2014 - June 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - May 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2013 - August 2013
Energy Biosciences Institute September 2011 - March 2013
Skills
GIS, Plant Identification, Ecological Restoration, Quantitative Research, Biodiversity, Science, Spatial Analysis, Research, Insect ID, Entomology, Agroecology, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Services, Sustainability, Leadership, Event Planning, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Data Analysis
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science
Lincoln University (NZ) 2012 — 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey July 2010 - August 2012
Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability - Illinois Natural History Survey March 2009 - June 2010
Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Illinois Natural History Survey 2007 - 2009
Skills
Research, PCR, Fluorescence Microscopy, ArcGIS, Data Collection, Scientific Writing, Cell Culture, Environmental Science, Grant Writing, Laboratory Skills, Microsoft Office, Wildlife, Epidemiology, Parasitology, Trapping, Project Coordination, Project Management, Purchase Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2013
MS – Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
University of Panamá 2001 — 2007
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine
Santa María La Antigua University 1993 — 1998
BS in Computer Science
Colegio Javier, Panamá
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois May 2014 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey September 2010 - May 2014
Takeda Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - August 2013
CVS Caremark Corporation June 2012 - August 2012
ComEd June 2011 - August 2011
Kumon April 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Databases, HTML, Java, JavaScript, C++, PHP, Eclipse, MySQL, CSS, Python, SharePoint, Linux, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, C, VBA, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, MIPS, Statistics, Visual Basic, OCaml, Node.js, MongoDB, Github, Assembly Language, Computer Science, Statistical Data..., Data Entry, Regression Testing, JCreator, Agile Application..., Selenium Testing, Autodesk Inventor, Spring Framework, Maven, Ext JS, WebSphere Application...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Niles west high school 2006 — 2010
Phillips Research and Analytics May 2014 - Present
Self Employed - Statistician 2010 - Present
Self Employed - Web Designer 2012 - Present
Northwest Arctic Borough February 2012 - July 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey October 2010 - February 2012
Stanford University, Anthropology Department 2003 - 2011
Skills
Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, R, Qualitative Research, Linguistics, Chinese, Teaching, Grant Writing, Science, Spanish, Analysis, Japanese, International..., English, Programming, Data Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Writing, University Teaching, Community Outreach, Editing, Phylogenetic Analysis, Ecology, Translation, Problem Solving, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Public Policy, Economics, GIS, Java, Neural Networks, SVM, Data Classification, Higher Education, Chinese (Mandarin), Computer Science, Algorithms, Python, Naïve Bayes, Spatial Analysis, HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bayesian networks, Google Maps API (v3), D3.js, Data Visualization
Education
Stanford University 2002 — 2011
PhD, Anthropology (Anthropological Sciences)
Stanford University 2011 — 2012
(Postdoctoral--non-degree seeking through online open university program), Computer Science
Stanford University 2002 — 2004
MA, Japanese Linguistics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1999
BA, Italian
Prairie Engineers of Illinois, P.C. January 2013 - Present
Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC October 2008 - January 2013
Goodpaster-Jamison, Inc. May 2007 - October 2008
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2008 - August 2008
Macon County Conservation District May 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Certified Commercial..., Environmental Science, Ecology, Public Involvement, Wetlands, Section 106/4(f), Endangered Species, General Public, NEPA, Mitigation, Conservation Issues, Habitat Restoration, Botany, Invasive Species, Environmental Awareness, Sampling, Birds, Environmental Permitting, Water Resources
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2007 — 2011
M.S., Environmental Studies
Millikin University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biology
City of Midland September 2014 - November 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2014 - July 2014
Central Michigan University August 2009 - May 2014
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality January 2014 - April 2014
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. August 2013 - November 2013
Student Conservation Association June 2013 - July 2013
Central Michigan University, Institute for Great Lakes Research March 2012 - July 2012
Central Michigan University, Institute for Great Lakes Research June 2011 - July 2011
Central Michigan University August 2009 - May 2011
Midland Daily News May 2004 - July 2009
Skills
Research, Laboratory, Environmental Education, Ecology, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, ArcGIS, Conservation Issues, GIS, Field Work, Data Collection, English, Windows, Report Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Community Outreach, Interpretive Planning, Interpretive Design, Point Count Surveys, Bird Nest Searching, Field Notes
Education
University of Maine 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Forest Resources
Central Michigan University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Biology: Natural Resources, GPA = 3.76
H. H. Dow High School 2005 — 2009
Illinois Natural History Survey November 2013 - Present
UTIA Wetlands Laboratory August 2011 - May 2015
Delta Waterfowl Foundation May 2011 - July 2011
Delta Waterfowl Foundation May 2010 - August 2010
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks May 2009 - August 2009
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Wetlands, Wildlife, Conservation Issues, Biology, Surveying, Research, Management, GIS, Ecology, Natural Resource..., Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Field Work, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Education
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2011 — 2014
Masters of Science, Wildlife Science
Mississippi State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Science
US Army Corps of Engineers 2015 - Present
City of Waterbury March 2015 - Present
White Deer Rocks Research Sugar Farm February 2003 - Present
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC February 2015 - March 2015
FEMA November 2013 - July 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2013 - August 2013
Community Voters Project August 2012 - October 2012
Colorado Division of Wildlife May 2011 - October 2011
Price Chopper Supermarket July 2010 - April 2011
New Morning Organic Supermarket February 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Electrofishing, Fly Fishing, GIS, Aquatic Ecology, Analytical laboratory..., Water quality testing, Water Resources, Watershed Analysis, Watershed Assessment, Analytical Chemistry, Herpetology, Stream Restoration, Customer Service, Forest Management, Bacterial Culturing, Ecological Restoration, Invasive Species, Groundwater, Environmental Compliance, NEPA, Chainsaw, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Floodplain Management, Netting, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Environmental Science, Research, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Water Quality
Education
University of Vermont 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Engineering
TRC Companies, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department September 2012 - May 2014
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries November 2010 - September 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey September 2010 - November 2010
Aquatic Research and Restitution Institute April 2010 - July 2010
Sitka Sound Science Center January 2010 - April 2010
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks May 2009 - September 2009
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquairum August 2006 - May 2009
Iowa Department of Natural Resources March 2006 - September 2006
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers April 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Compliance, Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Marine Pollution, Wildlife Biology, Wetland Science, Wetlands, Environmental Permitting, Electrofishing, Small Boat Operations, Oil & Gas Industry, Environmental Consulting, Water Quality, Endangered Species, Endangered Species Act, FERC, 404 Compliance, Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Toxicology, Aquaculture, Trapping, Fishing, Hunting, Ecological Restoration, Pollution Investigation, Sampling, Water Sampling, Soil Sampling, EPA, USFWS, USACE, TPWD, TCEQ, Coastal Fisheries, Inland Fisheries, Public Speaking, Oil Spill Response, Fish and Wildlife Kill..., Chemical Spills, KDPW, LDWF, AGFD, ODWC, FCC NEPA Compliance, Shoreline Cleanup..., Freshwater Mussels, Aquatic Resource...
Education
University of Dubuque 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
University of Dubuque 2005 — 2009
B.S. Environmental Science , Aquatic Ecology
Old Dominion University May 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor February 2015 - May 2015
Saint Louis Zoo September 2014 - February 2015
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2014 - February 2015
Fairfax County Park Authority December 2012 - June 2014
George Mason University August 2013 - May 2014
National Institutes of Health May 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Science, Aquatic Ecology, Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, R, Research, Photoshop, Mac, English, Social Media, Proofreading, Teamwork, Customer Service, Federal Government, Biology, Laboratory
Education
George Mason University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, General, 3.3 (Senior year 3.7)
Northern Virginia Community College 2009 — 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2015 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2012 - April 2015
The Nature Conservancy June 2012 - August 2012
Bradley University January 2012 - May 2012
Whitey's Ice Cream March 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Non-profits, Zooplankton..., Fish Identification, Aquatic Macrophyte..., Sustainability, Ecology, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Nonprofits, Data Analysis
Education
Bradley University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science Biology, Graduate
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation April 2015 - Present
NEIWPCC July 2011 - April 2015
Watershed Assessment Associates June 2009 - April 2011
The Nature Conservancy, Eastern NY Chapter September 2008 - June 2009
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2004 - June 2008
State University of New York Research Foundation, College of Environmental Science & Forestry September 2000 - October 2003
Hudson River Foundation Polgar Fellowship Program May 2000 - October 2000
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 1998 - 1999
Skills
Data Analysis, Ecology, ArcGIS, Aquatic Ecology, Idrisi, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, Microsoft Publisher, Minitab, RedDot, BASINS, Fortran, Fortran 90, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, GIS, Conservation Issues, Water Quality, Water, Natural Resource..., Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Research, Grant Writing
Education
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry 1999 — 2004
MS, Ecology
Unity College 1993 — 1998
BS, Environmental Science
Galveston Island Park Board May 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - August 2013
Mote Marine Laboratory May 2012 - September 2012
Rice University May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Microscopy, Field Work, Zooplankton, Marine Biology, Avian Ecology, Bird Calls, Social Media, Swimming, Sports Coaching
Education
Texas A&M University at Galveston 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Marine Biology
Rice University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Ameren October 2014 - Present
Missouri Baptist University & Lewis and Clark Community College October 2011 - Present
Granite City Senior High School January 2009 - May 2013
Intuition & Logic December 2012 - October 2014
Atkins Ecosciences June 2012 - October 2014
Tetra Tech September 2008 - June 2012
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission July 2007 - September 2008
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2007 - July 2007
Eastern Illinois University July 2005 - December 2006
Eastern Illinois University January 2004 - June 2005
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2005 — 2007
Master of Science
Eastern Illinois University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science
Cornell University June 2013 - Present
Chesterton House, Inc. August 2014 - May 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2012 - May 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2012 - August 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2012 - May 2012
Erik's Lawn and Yard Services, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
John G. Shedd AquariumChic June 2010 - February 2011
College of DuPage 2009 - 2011
Skills
Fisheries, Bioenergetics, Calorimetry, Seining, Fishing, Microsoft Office, Peer Reviews, Water Quality, Electrofishing, Fisheries Science, Fish, R, Google Scholar, ArcGIS, Cooking, Science, Aquatic Ecology, Plant Identification, Zooplankton, Fish Identification, Peer Tutoring, Writing, Grant Writing, Conservation Issues, Underwater Acoustics, Laboratory, Statistics
Education
Cornell University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resources
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources and Conservation
College of DuPage 2008 — 2011
Associate of Science (AS)
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign October 2011 - August 2013
UC Irvine Medical Center February 2010 - February 2012
University of California, Irvine Medical Center February 2006 - February 2010
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center October 2004 - February 2006
Kelly Services for UCSF May 2004 - October 2004
Certive Corporation May 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Medical Records, Management, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Digital Photography, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2017
Paleoentomology Individual Plan of Study
California Culinary Academy 2001 — 2003
Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts
Irvine Valley College
Biology, Administration of Justice
MiraCosta Community College
Santa Monica College
education, English composition
Cadillac of Naperville October 2011 - Present
Paramount Building Solutions January 2011 - September 2011
Motor Werks of Barrington July 2009 - December 2010
Pike Systems Inc. January 2008 - November 2008
Akzo Nobel Chemicals February 1998 - August 2007
Prince William Sound Aquaculture June 1997 - December 1998
Illinois Natural History Survey May 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Quality Control, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, Fisheries, Water Quality, Facilities Management, Facilities Operations, Environmental Consulting, Sales Force Development, Sales Management, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Negotiation, New Business Development
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1993 — 1995
BS, Environmental Biology
College of DuPage 1990 — 1993
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Lyons Township High School 1986 — 1990
Exelon Nuclear June 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Natural Resources May 2012 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - September 2014
US Foods June 2008 - January 2012
Cruisin' Concession November 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, GIS, ArcGIS, Fisheries, Data Collection, Biology, Hunter Safety Education, CDL Class A, Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Data Entry, Government
Education
Illinois State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Illinois Valley Community College 2008 — 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey November 2013 - Present
Southern Illinois University 2012 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2012 - November 2013
Shawnee Community College February 2012 - August 2012
Applied Ecological Services January 2008 - November 2011
Missouri Department of Conservation September 2007 - January 2008
Missouri Department of Conservation May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Botany, Ecology, Science, Molecular Biology, Scientific Writing, Biology, Experimental Design, Environmental Science, Genetics, Field Work, PCR, Laboratory, Natural Resources, Ecological Restoration, Aquatic Ecology, Endangered Species, Biodiversity
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2007
Master's degree, Biology
Winona State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Biology
Winona Technical College 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Automotive Technology
Hanover Research November 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - August 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - August 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey December 2010 - May 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2011 - December 2011
Metritech, Inc. April 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Research, Teaching, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Biology, Ecology, Science, Experimental Design, Editing, Statistics, Grant Writing, Gel Electrophoresis, Genetics, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PCR, Lifesciences, Higher Education, University Teaching, Lecturing, Microsoft Word, DNA extraction, MarketSight, Qualtrics, Survey Research, Survey Design, Academia, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Research Design, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Photoshop, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Laboratory, Experimentation, ArcGIS, Plant Ecology, Plant Identification, Conservation Biology, Population Ecology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Botany/Plant Biology
Knox College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration June 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2014 - May 2015
NASA Ames Research Center June 2014 - August 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2013 - May 2014
NASA Ames Research Center June 2013 - August 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2012 - May 2013
Iowa State University May 2012 - August 2012
City of Urbana, Illinois August 2011 - January 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, HTML, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Matlab, Python, iWork, Unix, Terminal, Fortran, Bash Scripting, High Performance..., Physics, Statistics, Science, Data Analysis, Teaching
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Primary; EarthSystems, Environment; AtmosphericScience
Parkland College 2008 — 2010
Tree San Diego March 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden 2007 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 - 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey 1980 - 1990
Skills
Ecology, Environmental Science, Ecological Restoration, Science, Plant Identification, Wetlands, Teaching, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Invasive Species, Sustainability, Research, Community Outreach, Conservation Issues, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer Management, Endangered Species, Natural Resource..., Climate Change, Biodiversity, Environmental Policy, Botany, Environmental Education, Field Work, Aquatic Ecology, Water Quality
Education
Duquesne University
B.S., Biology
University of Iowa
M.S., Botany
University of Iowa
Ph.D., Botany
Intel Corporation July 2013 - Present
Intel Corporation July 2011 - July 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign September 2009 - May 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
SQL, JMP, Python, Mathematica, C++, Microsoft Excel, Java, Klarity, Verigy, SharePoint, Brightfield, Linux, MES, ISO9000, SAP, XML, HTML, Eclipse, Ruby, Oracle, Matlab, NPI Management, Manufacturing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics and Astronomy
Portland State University
Post-Baccalaureate, Applied Physics
Hawaii Oil Seed Producers LLC (nonprofit) 2014 - Present
Pacific Agricultural Land Management Services 2013 - Present
Stonehaven Farm 1996 - Present
Global Ecology Foundation 2012 - 2013
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management, Univ of Hawaii at Hilo September 2005 - July 2012
U.S. Geological Survey Biological Resources Division, Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center 1995 - 2005
University of Missouri at Columbia 1989 - 1995
USDA Agricultural Research Service 1985 - 1995
Illinois Natural History Survey 1981 - 1985
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1974 - 1981
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Event Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1970 — 1974
Ph.D.
University of Hawaii Manoa 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts, Zoology
Boise State University 1961 — 1964
Associate of Science (A.S.), Agriculture
Illinois Natural History Survey December 2014 - Present
Iowa State University August 2010 - November 2014
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge March 2010 - August 2010
Southern Illinois University June 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Soil Microbiology, Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Biogeochemistry, Microbial Ecology, Botany, Mycology, Soil Science, Biology, Soil, Plant Identification, Field Work, Experimental Design, Environmental Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Research, Scientific Writing, Science
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Plant Biology
Cornell College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, Environmental Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign February 2014 - Present
University of Tennessee/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife August 2013 - February 2014
Eco-Tech Consultants, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2013 - June 2013
Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources August 2012 - December 2012
Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Farm May 2010 - May 2012
Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources May 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Data Collection, GIS, Environmental Education, Research, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Animal Husbandry, Field Work, Snorkeling, Telemetry, Trapping, Plant Identification
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Wildlife Biology, 3.1
MN Department of Natural Resources November 2013 - Present
Otter Tail County Soil and Water Conservation District May 2013 - November 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2012 - May 2013
Wyoming Game and Fish May 2011 - November 2011
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Fisheries Management, Fisheries Research, Ecology, Pond Management, Aquatic Ecology, Fish, Sampling, Fisheries, Electrofishing, Statistical Sampling, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Science, Field Work, Invasive Species, Natural Resource..., Scientific Writing, Biology, Water Quality, Wildlife, Botany, Environmental Monitoring, Conservation Issues, Wetlands, Research, Plant Identification, Endangered Species, Water Resources, Biodiversity, Fisheries Science, Environmental Impact..., Data Collection, Environmental Policy, ArcGIS, Habitat Restoration, Environmental Education
Education
The University of North Dakota 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fisheries Biology
Illinois Natural History Survey October 2011 - Present
Western Illinois University August 2009 - May 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Illinois Fish..., Illinois Freshwater..., Electrofishing, Boating, Seining, GIS, R, SAS, Microsoft Office, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Ecology, Field Work, ArcGIS
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Western Illinois University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Zoology/Animal Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Missouri Department of Conservation June 2007 - Present
Greenbelt Land Trust of Mid-Missouri 2014 - 2015
Greenbelt Land Trust of Mid-Missouri 2014 - 2015
Missouri Department of Conservation January 2004 - June 2007
Missouri Department of Conservation June 2001 - June 2004
Missouri Department of Transportation March 1993 - June 2001
Illinois Natural History Survey January 1985 - March 1993
Missouri Department of Conservation May 1978 - January 1985
Skills
Strategic Planning..., Logistics, Communications Strategy, Government Contracting, Technical Writing
Education
Arkansas State University 1976 — 1978
Master of Science (MS), Zoology/Mammalogy/Bats
Arkansas State University 1971 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Pueblo of Laguna July 2009 - Present
Tetra Tech EC, Inc. December 2008 - May 2009
ABR Inc. Environmental Research & Services May 2008 - October 2008
Hawks Aloft, Inc May 2006 - November 2007
United States Forest Service May 2005 - November 2005
US Fish and Wildlife Service April 2004 - May 2005
Illinois Natural History Survey April 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Endangered Species, Wildlife, Ecology, ArcGIS, Biology, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Awareness, GIS, Research, Wetlands, Wildlife Biology, Proposal Writing, Natural Resources, Data Analysis, Birds, Environmental Science, Habitat Restoration, Sustainability
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2004
Applied GIS and Remote Sensing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1999 — 2002
M.S., Zoology
University of Colorado Boulder 1997 — 1997
Ecology, Ethology and Evolution
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
B.S., Natural Resources and the Environment
Indiana Department of Natural Resources March 2012 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey October 2011 - January 2012
Applied Ecological Services January 2008 - October 2011
Illinois Department of Natural Resources June 2007 - January 2008
US Forest Service June 2004 - August 2005
Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District May 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Plant Ecology, Natural Quality..., Natural Community..., Natural Resource..., Ecological Restoration, Botany, Invasive Species, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Wetlands, Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Education
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2005 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Plant Biology
University of St. Francis 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science
Irenka Carney Art and Design September 2012 - Present
Doug Peterson September 2012 - Present
Autmn Berry Inspired October 2013 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey September 2011 - Present
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Social Networking, Environmental Education, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media, Small Business, CSS, HTML, Event Photography, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Web Design, Photography, Graphics
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Parkland College 2012 — 2016
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife September 2002 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 1991 - August 2002
Skills
Population Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, PCR, Genomics, Bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, Phylogenetics, Ecology, Fisheries Science, Operating Budgets, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Natural Resource..., Science, Laboratory, Biology, Environmental Science
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1997
masters, biology, natural resources
University of Chicago 2007 - Present
(Independent) 2011 - Present
Chicago Endurance Sports May 2015 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2006 - 2007
Tribune Media Services 2000 - 2006
Illinois Natural History Survey 1993 - 2000
Skills
JavaScript, Databases, Web Applications, Web Development, Database Design, Programming, PHP, MySQL, Software Engineering, Mobile Applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Unix, CSS, Web Services, Website Development, HTML 5, Perl, Network Security, Web Design, SDLC, HTML, User Experience, jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Web Development, Unix Administration
Education
Illinois State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science
SGS Life Science Services April 2013 - Present
Ruberry, Stalmack & Garvey September 2011 - October 2012
Hot Shots Sports April 2010 - September 2011
EXPRESS June 2009 - December 2009
New Trier High School District May 2009 - August 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2008 - December 2008
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2008 - August 2008
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, 3.44
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 1994 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey 1994 - Present
Southern Appalachian Botanical Society 1987 - Present
Clemson University August 1987 - February 1994
University of Maryland September 1979 - July 1987
The New York Botanical Garden 1972 - 1975
Skills
Plant Identification, Herbarium management, Plant propagation and..., Plant collecting and..., Plant inventories -..., Field Botany, Botanical Latin..., Teaching, Lecturing, Pasture - property..., Plant Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Botany, Conservation Issues, Endangered Species, Biology, Environmental Science, Science, Biodiversity, Natural Resource..., Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Higher Education, Phylogenetics, Field Work, Lifesciences, Conservation Biology, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Wildlife, Invasive Species, Scientific Writing, Scientific Papers, Wetlands, Science Communication, ArcGIS, Water Quality
Education
Texas A&M University 1975 — 1979
Ph.D., Botany
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 1972 — 1974
M.A., Botany
Bates College 1968 — 1972
M.S., Biology, Botany, Geology
Monroe Personnel Service, LLC & Temptime May 2008 - Present
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization June 2005 - Present
Tsang Architecture April 2005 - December 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey 1990 - 1999
Anita Purves Nature Center April 1987 - April 1990
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounts Receivable, Research, Editing, Adobe Design Programs, Outlook, QuickBooks, Customer Oriented
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1987
B.S., Ecology, Ethology & Evolution
Beloit College 1982 — 1983
Environmental Biology
Friends of the Forest Preserves November 2012 - Present
Good Oak Ecological Services 2009 - Present
Field Connections, llc 2011 - October 2012
Natural Resource Management July 2011 - August 2011
Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club September 1999 - December 2009
The Nature Conservancy / The Field Musuem August 1998 - January 1999
Illinois Natural History Survey 1996 - 1998
Skills
Landscape Ecology, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Policy, Landscape Design, Public Speaking, Sustainability Strategy, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Environmental Awareness, Grant Writing, Ecological Restoration, Wetlands, Conservation Issues, Land Use Planning, Water Quality, GIS, Environmental Issues, Plant Identification, Sustainable Development, Nonprofits, Ecology, Volunteer Management, Research, Endangered Species, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Water, Climate Change, Landscaping, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Impact..., Natural Resources, Energy Conservation, Forestry, Environmental Compliance, Water Resources, Policy Analysis, Environmental..., Environmental...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1997
Masters, Ecology & Landscape Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1994
BS, Environmental Sciences
U.S. House of Representatives 2009 - Present
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2007 - 2009
Department of the Interior 2007 - 2007
U.S. Senate 2006 - 2007
U.S. House of Representatives 2004 - 2006
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2002 - 2004
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 2000 - 2002
Illinois Natural History Survey 1998 - 2000
Michigan State University 1995 - 1998
Illinois Natural History Survey 1993 - 1995
Skills
Government, Policy, Environmental Policy, Federal Government, Politics, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grants, Strategic Communications, Environmental Awareness, International Relations, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Research, Policy Analysis, Wildlife, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Fisheries
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1998
M.S., Fisheries and Wildlife
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1991 — 1995
B.S. with Distinction, Biology
Weyerhaeuser July 2014 - Present
Weyerahaeuser 1996 - July 2014
Forest Resources Systems Institute 1986 - 1996
Illinois Natural History Survey June 1985 - September 1986
Bernard Consulting Forestry May 1984 - August 1985
Education
Duke University 1983 — 1986
Masters, Forest Management
Moravian College 1980 — 1983
MS, Biology, Botony
Grand Canyon University Teach environmental science classes to undergraduates; conduct researchGraduate AssistantWestern Illinois UniversityAugust 2013 - December 2014
Environmental Agency July 2014 - October 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden October 2012 - October 2013
Florida Atlantic University April 2012 - June 2012
Audubon of Florida April 2011 - June 2012
Georgia Department of Natural Resources May 2011 - October 2011
Georgia Department of Natural Resources September 2011 - September 2011
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission December 2010 - April 2011
International Crane Foundation March 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Ecology, GIS, Data Collection, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Research, Sampling, Field Work, Fisheries, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Statistics, ArcGIS, Environmental Education, Biology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Outreach, Science, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Leadership, Higher Education
Education
Western Illinois University 2012 — 2014
Master Of Science, Biology/Fisheries
Western Illinois University 2012 — 2013
Environmental GIS Certificate, GIS
Nova Southeastern University 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate in Coastal Studies, Coastal Studies
Jacksonville University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Marine Science, Marine Science
Pasco Hernando Community College 2004 — 2006
Pasco Hernando Community College
All Creatures Animal Hospital August 2011 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2015 - July 2015
Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic January 2014 - January 2014
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo May 2013 - June 2013
PAWS Chicago June 2012 - August 2012
All Creatures Animal Hospital June 2010 - August 2011
UNC Asheville April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Client Education, Animal Husbandry, Anesthesia, Venipuncture, Avimark, Pets, Veterinary, Dental Prophylaxis, Radiology, Exotic Animals, Animal Welfare, Wildlife, Animal Work, Animal Behavior, Animal Nutrition, Suturing, Post Anesthesia Care, Microsoft Excel, Research, Animal restraint
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Parkland College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
University of North Carolina at Asheville 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Illinois Natural History Survey August 1976 - May 1993
Skills
Blogging, Community Outreach, Research, Adoption
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1974 — 1987
BS, MS
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center October 2012 - Present
Pizzo & Associates Ecological Restoration April 2012 - October 2012
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville August 2010 - April 2012
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center October 2009 - March 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Ecology, Field Work, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Biology, Data Collection, Statistics, Experimental Design, Higher Education, Research, Watershed Management, Science, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Teaching, Conservation Issues, Wildlife
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Biology
Greenville College 2005 — 2009
BS, Environmental Biology
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources December 2008 - Present
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources March 2005 - December 2008
Illinois Natural History Survey November 2000 - August 2001
Illinois Natural History Survey 1999 - 2000
Skills
Invertebrate Zoology, Public Speaking, Electrofishing, Microsoft Excel, Aquatic Ecology, Fish, Fisheries Science, Fisheries
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2008
M.S., Zoology
Monmouth College 1996 — 2000
B.A., biology
Rush University Medical Center June 2012 - Present
Vista Health System December 2009 - March 2012
Warren Newport Public Library September 2009 - May 2010
University of Illinois, Whitfield Lab, Systematics of Parasitic Hymenoptera January 2008 - August 2009
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2008 - July 2009
Michigan Forestry Service July 2008 - April 2009
Cancer Treatment Centers of America May 2005 - June 2008
Hurricane Katrina Relief Team March 2006 - March 2006
Skills
Healthcare, Epic Systems, Nursing, Patient Safety, EMR, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Patient Education, BLS, Research, Critical Care, ACLS, CPR Certified, Inpatient, Health Education, ICU, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Education
Education
Rush University 2010 — 2012
MS, Nursing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
BS, Integrated Biology
CDFA May 2008 - Present
CDFA May 2008 - May 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey 1999 - 2005
Skills
Entomology, Ecology, Insect, Field Work, Biology, Research, Wildlife, Natural History, Biodiversity, Phylogenetics, Science, Zoology, Scientific Writing, Conservation Issues, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Experimental Design, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Resource..., Genetics, Environmental Awareness, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Education, Laboratory, PCR, Water Quality
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2005
PhD, Entomology
Technische Universität Darmstadt 1988 — 1995
Diploma degree, Zoology
Great Lakes Fishery Commission May 2015 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium October 2013 - May 2015
Rain or Shine Pet Care Company June 2012 - May 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign July 2008 - June 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2007 - June 2008
University of Missouri January 2007 - June 2007
Missouri Department of Conservation May 2005 - January 2007
Bass Pro Shops May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Fish, Biology, Physiology, Conservation Issues, Conservation Biology, Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Natural Resource..., Natural Resources Policy, Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Research, Field Work, Supervising, Technical Presentations, Environmental Science, Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, Interpretation, Limnology, Endangered Species, Laboratory Skills, Technical Writing, Experimental Design, Website Development, Web Design, Small Business, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Engagement, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Animal Training, Statistics, Science, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Data Analysis
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Master's Degree, Natural Resources and Conservation
University of Missouri-Columbia 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
US Geological Survey 2011 - Present
George Mason University 2011 - 2011
USGS 2007 - 2011
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 2002 - 2007
Illinois Natural History Survey 1993 - 1997
US Fish and Wildlife Service 1991 - 1993
Skills
Ecology, Risk Assessment, Freshwater Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Fish, Wildlife, Management, Leadership, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Fisheries, Science, ArcGIS, Endangered Species, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource..., Conservation Issues, Environmental Awareness, Fisheries Science, Invasive Species, Wildlife Biology, Lifesciences, Watershed Management, Ecological Restoration, Wetlands, Biology
Education
University of Notre Dame 1997 — 2002
PhD, Biological Sciences
University of Wyoming 1989 — 1991
MS, zoology and physiology
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Colorado State University Research AssociateGraham Sustainability Institute Water CenterMay 2014 - July 2015
University of Michigan August 2012 - August 2014
University of Michigan August 2013 - May 2014
University of Michigan May 2013 - August 2013
International Forestry Resources and Institutions September 2012 - February 2013
United States Peace Corps March 2010 - May 2012
Illinois State Geological Survey October 2008 - April 2009
Illinois Natural History Survey September 2008 - December 2008
Illinois Big Tree Register May 2008 - November 2008
Skills
International..., Community Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Agroforestry, Research, Grants, Sustainability, Non-profits, Program Development, NGOs, Capacity Building, Data Analysis, Government, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Education, Environmental Awareness, Editing, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource..., Public Policy, Public Speaking, Public Health, Policy, Event Planning, Qualitative Research
Education
University of Michigan 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Conservation Ecology and Environmental Informatics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
B.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Forest Science
Wyoming Game and Fish Department September 2014 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2014 - August 2014
University of Nebraska–Lincoln June 2011 - May 2014
University of Nebraska–Lincoln March 2011 - June 2011
Wyoming Game and Fish Department May 2010 - March 2011
Skills
SAS, SigmaPlot, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Fisheries Science, Aquatic Ecology, Fish Age and Growth, Data Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2011 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Aquatic Ecology
Iowa State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Ecology - Fisheries
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2000 - Present
Department of Geography, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 1998 - March 2000
Skills
GIS, Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Spatial Databases, ESRI, ArcGIS Server, Project Management, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Management, Spatial Modeling, Remote Sensing, LiDAR, Conservation Biology, Gap Analysis, Geoprocessing, Cartography, Environmental Science, PowerPoint, Ecology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2006
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution
Baylor University August 2015 - Present
National Oilwell Varco June 2014 - August 2015
National Oilwell Varco June 2013 - June 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2012 - May 2013
Forest Preserve District of Kane County June 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Editing, Lean Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Volunteer Management, AutoCAD, Event Management, Conservation Biology, Spanish, Wildlife Conservation, Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, PCR, VBA, Leadership, Minitab, Cell Culture, Community Outreach, Biology, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, Genetics, Science, Molecular Biology, Experimental Design, Critical Thinking, Adobe Creative Suite, DNA extraction, Experimentation, Illustrator, Environmental Science, Laboratory Skills, Volunteering, Lifesciences, Chemistry, Laboratory, Microscopy, Cpr Certified, Time Management, Autodesk Inventor, Visio
Education
Baylor University 2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Integrative Biology, Spanish
SAINT CHARLES EAST HIGH SCHOOL 2006 — 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2012 - Present
University of Tennessee January 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Wetlands, Waterfowl, Ecology
Education
Mississippi State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Forest Resources
St. Johns River Water Management District 1991 - Present
Florida Fish and Game Commission 1985 - 1991
Illinois Natural History Survey 1976 - 1981
Skills
Water Quality, Environmental Science, NEPA, Endangered Species, Wetlands, Environmental Permitting
Education
Eastern Illinois University
BS and MS, Environmental Science
High Point University August 2012 - Present
Duke University July 2008 - July 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2006 - June 2008
Northampton Community College August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Statistics, Research, Teaching, Grant Writing, Academic Writing, R, Data Analysis, SPSS, Matlab
Education
Lehigh University 2001 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Earth & Environmental Sciences
Ohio Wesleyan University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Zoology
Rapides Area Planning Commission September 2013 - Present
Southern California Association of Governments May 2013 - September 2013
City of Los Angeles October 2012 - May 2013
China Executive Leadership Program April 2011 - August 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign September 2010 - August 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2011 - May 2011
Beijing Normal University September 2006 - June 2010
Beijing Shoujia Property Assessment Limited Company February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
SPSS, ArcGIS, R, Statistics, Research, Data Analysis, Urban Planning, GIS, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Policy Analysis, Regional Planning, Spatial Analysis, Land Use
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Urban Planning
Beijing Normal University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geography
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County June 2013 - Present
Aquatic Biologists, Inc. April 2012 - June 2013
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff January 2010 - August 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey April 2009 - October 2009
Idaho Fish and Game June 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Water Quality, Wetlands, Biology, Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Ecology, GIS, Environmental Impact..., Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Plant Management, Fisheries Science, Biological Control, Biological Monitoring, Biological Assessments, Biological Data Analysis, Water Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Aquaculture and Fisheries
Northland College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources and Conservation
Jefferson State Community College May 2013 - Present
Self-Employed September 2012 - Present
The University of Alabama at Birmingham October 2013 - July 2014
University of Alabama at Birmingham February 2013 - October 2013
University of Alabama at Birmingham January 2012 - August 2012
University of Alabama at Birmingham September 2007 - December 2011
CDC/Jefferson County Moon Dust Mosquito Control and Health Intervention Project April 2009 - September 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey September 2006 - May 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2003 - September 2006
Illinois Prairie Rivers Network August 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Teaching, Statistics, Spanish, SAS, Microsoft Office, SPSS, English, Writing, Life Sciences, PCR, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Genetics, Science, PowerPoint, Experimental Design, Laboratory, Higher Education, Community Outreach, GIS, Lifesciences, Microsoft Word, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Program Evaluation, Molecular Biology, DNA sequencing, RT-PCR, Biology, University Teaching, IRB Certified, IACUC, Molecular Cloning, Research Design, Microscopy, qPCR, DNA, R, Gel Electrophoresis, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, DNA extraction, Bioinformatics
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2007 — 2012
PhD, Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2009 — 2011
MPH, Epidemiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2006
MSc, Natural Resources-Applied Entomology
Zamorano 2000 — 2001
BS, Agribusiness, Natural Resources, Rural Development
Zamorano 1997 — 1999
Associate, Agronomy
UC-Berkeley Museum of Vertebrate Zoology February 2015 - Present
BirdWorks January 2010 - Present
Loras College January 2010 - May 2014
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation September 2009 - December 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey April 1998 - June 2009
Skills
Bird identification, Biodiversity monitoring, Analysis, Ecosystem Services, Database Admin, Habitat Restoration, Biological Monitoring, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Ecology, Science, Conservation Biology, Teaching, University Teaching, Research, Higher Education, SPSS, Statistics, Ornithology, Field Work, Zoology, Biology, Avian Ecology, Bird Banding, Mist Netting, Tree Identification, Bird Watching, Ecological Research, Birds, Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration, Natural Resource..., Experimental Design
Education
University of Florida 1990 — 1998
Ph. D., Zoology
University of Missouri-Columbia 1987 — 1989
M.A., Biology
Earlham College 1982 — 1986
B.A., Biology
Stay at Home Mom June 2012 - Present
Clay County Public Health Center May 2009 - June 2012
Kansas State University June 2008 - May 2009
CATO October 2007 - May 2008
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Environmental Science, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, GIS, Ecology, Research, Water, Environmental Education, Statistics, Sustainability, Teaching, Biology
Education
Kansas State University 2008 — 2009
Biology
Eastern Illinois University 2006 — 2007
B.S., Environmental Biology
Lake Land College 2004 — 2006
A.S., Environmental Science
Aquamoon May 2011 - Present
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute May 2010 - July 2011
University of September 2004 - September 2005
TAP Pharmaceuticals 2004 - 2005
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary May 2003 - August 2003
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary May 2003 - August 2003
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service August 2002 - February 2003
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service August 2002 - February 2003
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2002 - May 2002
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Marine Biology, Animal Husbandry, Aquariums, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Research, Research, Environmental Awareness, Experimental Design, Ecology, Animal Behavior, Scuba Diving, Fish, Water Quality, Laboratory, Field Work, Biology
Education
University of San Diego 2004 — 2010
M.S., Marine Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
B.S., Environmental Science
University of Queensland at St
Alaska Department of Natural Resourses July 2013 - Present
JM Waller April 2012 - June 2013
State of Missouri July 2010 - April 2012
CEMML July 2008 - July 2010
ILLINOIS NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY January 2000 - January 2008
Hutto Dairy Farm September 1975 - September 1995
Skills
Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, GIS, R, Python, ArcGIS Server, Data Analysis, Spatial Databases, Geomatics, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, Geocoding, Geoprocessing, Web Mapping, Cartography
Education
Oklahoma State University 1995 — 2000
Master of Science, Geography, 3.6/4.0
Oklahoma State University 1995 — 2000
BLA, Landscape Architecture, 3.6/4.0
USGS, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center August 2015 - Present
National Audubon Society October 2003 - June 2012
National Audubon Society June 2000 - October 2003
Illinois Natural History Survey September 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Research, Program Management, Program Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Birds, Environmental Science, Conservation Issues, Environmental Policy, Ecology, Climate Change
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology: Avian Ecology
Iowa State University October 2013 - Present
Teagasc September 2010 - August 2014
Arenas del Pacifico S.A. de C.V. April 2010 - August 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2006 - April 2007
World Vision Mexico January 2005 - April 2005
Skills
Statistics, Agriculture, Research, Data Analysis, Science, SAS, Experimental Design, Qualitative Research, Genetics, Pigs, Animal Welfare, animal behaviour, sow lameness, Scientific Writing, Animal Behavior, Molecular Biology, English, Life Sciences, Microsoft Office, Microbiology
Education
University College Dublin/Teagasc Moorepark Research Centre 2010 — 2014
PhD in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Behaviour
University of Warwick 2012 — 2012
PhD internship
AgroParisTech - Institut des sciences et industries du vivant et de l'environnement 2008 — 2009
MSc, Animal Breeding and Genetics
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien 2007 — 2009
MSc, Animal Breeding and Genetics
Escuela Agrícola Panamericana Zamorano 2002 — 2005
BSc., Agricultural Sciences
Walt Disney World June 2013 - Present
University of Florida / Walt Disney World October 2010 - June 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2007 - October 2010
University of Wisconsin August 2004 - January 2007
University of Wisconsin August 2002 - August 2004
Illinois Natural History Survey October 1999 - May 2002
University of Illinois July 1999 - May 2002
Bramer Animal Hospital February 1996 - June 1999
Pines West Animal Hospital September 1994 - March 1996
Skills
Animal Work, Animal Husbandry, Ecology, Science, Animal Behavior, Zoology, Research, Wildlife, Grant Writing, Teaching, Field Work, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Nutrition, Biology, Toxicology, Physiology, Statistics, Food Safety, Microbiology, Scientific Writing, Aquatic Ecology
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2007
Ph.D., Wildlife Ecology; Molecular and Environmental Toxicology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2002
M.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Northwestern University 1995 — 1999
B.A., Environmental Sciences
Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, Ltd May 2015 - Present
American Conservation Experience January 2015 - May 2015
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2014 - December 2014
Mia Zas on Green St. March 2012 - May 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013 - December 2013
Klein Creek Country Club August 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Environmental Science, Field Work, Ecology, Microsoft Office, Environmental Awareness, Research, Public Speaking, GIS, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Aquatic Ecology, Conservation Biology, Conservation Issues, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Coaching, Laboratory, R, Experimental Design, Scuba Diving, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Natural Resources and Conservation, Senior
College of DuPage 2010 — 2011
Physical Sciences
Wheaton North High School 2006 — 2010
Cape Eleuthera Institute
Aquatic Marine Ecology
Walsh, Knippen, Pollock & Cetina, Chartered - Attorneys at Law May 2014 - August 2014
Walsh, Knippen, Pollock & Cetina, Chartered - Attorneys at Law May 2013 - August 2013
Walsh, Knippen, Pollock & Cetina, Chartered - Attorneys at Law 2011 - 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey 2010 - 2011
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association June 2015 - Present
comScore, Inc. May 2013 - May 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011 - April 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) August 2011 - April 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2010 - April 2013
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center May 2010 - August 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2011 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign February 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, ArcGIS, Teaching, PowerPoint, SPSS, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Science, University Teaching, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Matlab, survey research, interview surveys, Questionnaires, Questionnaire Design, Internet surveys, Survey Research, Market Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: Human Dimensions
Waterborne Environmental, Inc. September 2014 - Present
JSM Commercial September 2010 - August 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
GIS, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, ArcGIS, Fisheries, Water Quality, Ecology, Field Work, Environmental Consulting
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
Valley Forge National Historical Park July 2014 - Present
Valley Forge National Historical Park May 2011 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - August 2013
Delaware Valley College January 2013 - May 2013
Delaware Valley College Arthropod Museum September 2011 - May 2013
Valley Forge National Historical Park June 2012 - August 2012
Delaware Valley College January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Natural Resource..., GPS, ArcMap, Research, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Science, Leadership, Statistics Program R, Public Speaking
Education
Delaware Valley College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Conservation and Wildlife Management
Spring Ford High School 2005 — 2009
Brenda's French Soul Food & Brenda's Meat & Three July 2011 - Present
Castello di Potentino June 2012 - October 2014
Bike Basket Pies June 2009 - July 2011
Aquarium of the Bay April 2009 - August 2009
SalmonAid February 2009 - July 2009
SalmonAID Foundation 2009 - 2009
Institute for Fisheries Resources January 2008 - December 2008
Salmon Protection and Watershed Network October 2006 - August 2007
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2005 - July 2005
Prairie Rivers Network May 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Ecology, Endangered Species, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Policy, Event Planning, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Fisheries, Sustainability, Conservation Issues, Environmental Science, Wildlife, Ecological Restoration, Marine Biology, Water Quality, Leadership, Community Outreach
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Archbold Biological Station December 2014 - Present
Stone Lab Research Station May 2014 - November 2014
Jones Center, Ichauway Research Station January 2014 - May 2014
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center June 2013 - January 2014
Univerity of Missouri 2011 - 2013
Washington University in St. Louis May 2012 - November 2012
Indiana State University May 2011 - September 2011
Indiana University January 2009 - August 2009
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Biology, Outdoor Education, Herpetology, Research, Endangered Species, Aquatic Ecology, Natural Resource..., Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Evolutionary Biology
Education
Indiana State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Biology, General
Virginia Tech 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Virginia Tech 2004 — 2008
BS, Biology, General
Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute February 2015 - Present
Schnuck Markets, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2012 - August 2013
Presence Health August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Pharmaceutics, PCR, Microsoft Word, Laboratory, Gel Electrophoresis, Data Analysis, DNA, Customer Service, Analysis, Pharmacy, Teamwork
Education
Northwestern University 2014 — 2016
Master's of Science, Regulatory Affairs - Clinical Research
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
CHS June 2015 - Present
Prairie Farms Dairy May 2014 - June 2015
Prairie Farms Dairy May 2011 - May 2015
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2007 - May 2011
National Great River Research and Education Center November 2009 - April 2010
Illinois Department of Natural Resources May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Procurement, Analysis, Customer Service, Fish, GIS, Laboratory, Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint
Education
Illinois College 2005 — 2009
Environmental Biology, Environmental Biology
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2014 - Present
Michigan Natural Features Inventory April 2012 - June 2014
Central Michigan University September 2009 - December 2011
Institute for Bird Populations May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Bird Banding, Birds, Bird Watching, Bat Trapping, Bird Call Identification, Bird Identification, Aerial Surveys, Field Work, RavenPro 1.5 Software -..., Accurate Data Entry, Avian Point Counts, ArcGIS, GPS devices, Wildlife, Conservation Issues
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2017
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Central Michigan University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General, 3.12
US Navy August 2012 - Present
UIUC Department of Atmospheric Sciences March 2015 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey July 2014 - October 2014
Rock Springs Golf Course May 2012 - May 2013
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2015 — 2016
Master of Science (MS)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
KWS Cereals USA LLC June 2015 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey September 2014 - December 2014
Chinese Student and Scholars Association of UIUC August 2012 - April 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2013 - September 2013
Plant Biology Greenhouse February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Mandarin, Japanese, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, VBA, GIS Application, Java, HTML, Matlab, Python, SQL, PHP
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science
Mostardi Platt January 2015 - June 2015
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2012 - May 2013
Illinois State Geological Survey January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
GIS Application, Geological Mapping, ArcGIS, Field Work, GIS, Environmental Science, Geology, Remote Sensing, Sampling, Spatial Analysis, Hydrogeology, Groundwater, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Geology
V3 Companies October 2014 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2014 - September 2014
Brookfield Zoo September 2013 - December 2013
Southern Illinois University May 2013 - August 2013
Southern Illinois University January 2013 - May 2013
Southern Illinois University August 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Training, Teaching, Biology, Field Work, Orienteering, GPS Navigation, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Telemetry, Environmental..., Invasive Species, Animal Behavior, Laboratory Skills
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Zoology/Animal Biology, 3.45 GPA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Zoology/Animal Biology
U.S. Forest Service March 2015 - Present
Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. September 2014 - March 2015
Atmocean September 2014 - October 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2014 - September 2014
Doña Ana Music Night Union October 2012 - January 2014
New Mexico State University August 2010 - December 2013
Roost 59 May 2004 - July 2010
Animal House of Chicago September 2007 - October 2008
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum January 2007 - February 2007
Skills
Wetlands, Wildlife, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Field Work, Environmental Science, Data Collection, Endangered Species, Benthic..., Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Spatial Analysis, Science, Sustainability, Research, NEPA, cello, Algae for biodiesel, Veterinarian assistant, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Public Speaking, Conservation Issues, Scientific Writing, environm, SAS, GIS, CANOCO, PADI, Spanish-speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
New Mexico State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Northeastern Illinois University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Western Illinois University January 2015 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2014 - January 2015
Illinois Natural History Survey Kaskaskia May 2013 - September 2013
Noah's Ark Small Animal Hospital August 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Biology, Sampling, Ecology, Research, Fisheries, Field Work, Fish, Wildlife
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Biological Sciences
US Fish and Wildlife Service August 2010 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey 2007 - 2010
Peace Corps 2004 - 2006
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2010
Master's degree, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Colgate University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
The Davey Tree Expert Company May 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2014 - May 2014
Illini Foresters May 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2013 - October 2013
Self Employed June 2009 - August 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign November 2011 - March 2013
McHenry County Conservation District May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Plant Identification, Tree Identification, Chainsaw, ArcMap, Leadership, Geographic Information..., Invasive Species, R, SAS, STELLA, Microsoft Office, Self-starter, ArcView, Statistics, Certified Pesticide..., Microsoft Excel, Fish Identification, Macroinvertibrate..., Aquatic Ecosystems..., Environmental Science, Ecological Restoration, Field Work, Water Quality, Aquatic Ecology, Natural Resources, Research, Public Speaking, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Forestry
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources and Environmental Science
College of Lake County 2010 — 2012
Ave Maria University January 2014 - Present
Ohio Division of Wildlife August 2012 - December 2013
Lincoln Land Community College January 2012 - May 2012
Florida International University January 2011 - November 2011
Southeastern Pond Management 2010 - 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2008 - August 2008
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Water Quality, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Sampling, Fish, Ecology, Watershed Management, Habitat Restoration, Natural Resource..., Laboratory, Biology, GIS, ArcGIS, Environmental Science
Education
Western Illinois University 2006 — 2009
M.S., Zoology with an emphasis on Fisheries Management
Knox College 2004 — 2006
B.A., Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies
Lincoln Land Community College 2002 — 2004
Biology
MSDSonline August 2014 - Present
Clarke April 2014 - Present
Clarke May 2013 - April 2014
Victoria's Secret November 2012 - July 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2012 - May 2012
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Huntington Learning Center January 2015 - Present
All About Animals Pet Clinic September 2014 - December 2014
Champaign County Humane Society July 2013 - August 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey April 2013 - July 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2012 - August 2012
Carmon’s Bistro September 2011 - July 2012
Provena Covenant Medical Center August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Statistical Data..., Data Collection, Wildlife Biology, Microsoft Word, Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, Laboratory
Education
National Louis University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education in Biological Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Integrative Biology
Tetra Tech Inc. October 1990 - Present
Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc. March 1982 - November 1987
Illinois Natural History Survey May 1981 - March 1982
Skills
Wetlands Delineation..., Fisheries, Endangered Species, Wetlands, Aquatic Ecology, NEPA, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Consulting, Renewable Energy, Water Quality, CWA, Wind, ESA, Mitigation, Energy, NPDES, Proposal Writing, Stormwater Management, Project Management, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Sampling, Environmental Policy, Water, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Groundwater, Soil, RCRA, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Phase I, Hazardous Waste..., Remediation
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1975 — 1981
Biological Sciences
Alton Senior High School 1971 — 1975
High School Diploma, Natural Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign July 2013 - Present
Vermilion County Health Department May 2012 - July 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011 - December 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2011 - December 2011
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center May 2010 - July 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2008 - May 2010
National Taiwan University July 2009 - August 2009
Butera Finer Foods June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, English, Brazilian Portuguese, Research, PowerPoint, Environmental Health, Food Service Sanitation, Polish, First Aid, Food Microbiology, Public Health, Food Science, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader X, GIS, Environmental Policy, Environmental Education, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Ecology, Water Quality, Technical Writing, Time Management, Data Collection, Water, Data Analysis, SPSS, Experimental Design, Natural Resource..., Analysis, Native Plants, Science, Conservation Issues, Spatial Analysis, Hydrology, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Ecology, 3.94/4.00
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Resource Conservation and Restoration Ecology, 3.66/4.00
Universidade de São Paulo / USP 2010 — 2010
Exchange Student, Business, Anthropology, 8,7/10,0
Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum 2011 — 2011
Exchange Student, Environmental Sciences, 7.4/10.0
Prospect High School 2004 — 2008
SET Environmental, Inc. February 2010 - Present
SET Environmental, Inc. September 2014 - January 2015
SET Environmental, Inc. August 2000 - February 2010
Safety-Kleen February 1999 - July 2000
Illinois Natural History Survey January 1998 - October 1998
Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission March 1997 - November 1997
Missouri Department of Conservation June 1996 - November 1996
SET Environmental, Inc. May 1995 - May 1996
SET Environmental, Inc. May 1993 - May 1995
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1990 — 1993
BS
State of Missouri July 2010 - Present
Fort Sill Range Control July 2008 - July 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey December 2000 - July 2008
Hutto Dairy Farm August 1976 - August 1995
Skills
Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, GIS
Education
Oklahoma State University 1999 — 2000
MS, Geography
Oklahoma State University 1995 — 1999
BLA, Landscrape Architecture
Adams 12 Five Star Schools August 2011 - Present
Boulder Valley School District August 2011 - Present
Jefferson County Public Schools September 2011 - Present
Boulder Valley School District December 2011 - May 2012
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District August 2004 - May 2010
Champaign Unit 4 Schools 2003 - 2003
Gifford CCSD 188 1997 - 2002
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 1994 - August 1996
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 1988 - August 1994
Illinois Natural History Survey August 1983 - May 1986
Skills
Gifted Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Computer Education, Mathematics, Elementary, Classroom Instruction, Teaching, K-12, Elementary Education, Classroom, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, Special Education
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1994
ABD, Biochemistry
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
M. C. S., Computer Science; Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1975
M. Ed., Elementary Education - Math/Science
Smith College 1967 — 1971
AB, Psychology, Education, Chemistry
Northwestern Memorial Hospital April 2015 - Present
WIL Research June 2014 - April 2015
Silliker January 2014 - June 2014
Covance Laboratories October 2012 - June 2013
Covance Laboratories August 2011 - October 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2011 - August 2011
SeatonCorp June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Toxicology, Data Entry, Report Writing, GLP, Databases, Research, Bioanalysis, Nonclinical drug..., Biotechnology, CRO, GCP, Clinical Research, Study Coordination, MHLW, OECD, Immunoassay, Genetic Toxicology, Quality Assurance
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Natural Resources and Environemntal Sciences
Illinois Natural History Survey March 2006 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey 2002 - Present
Illinois Department of Conservation 1990 - 2002
Illinois Department of Conservation April 1978 - December 1999
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1975 - 1978
Skills
Environmental Policy, Research, Natural Resource..., Environmental Science, Botany, Conservation Issues, Coastal, Ecosystem Services, Policy Analysis, Science, ArcGIS, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Biodiversity, Climate Change..., Non-profits, Fundraising, Field Work, Volunteer Management, Environmental Impact..., Sustainable Development, Marine Biology, Environmental Awareness, Teaching, Government, GIS, Policy, Aquatic Ecology, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Endangered Species, NEPA, Biology, Wetlands, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Forestry, Ecology, Public Policy, Land Use Planning, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Remote Sensing, Environmental..., Ecological Restoration, Water Quality, Environmental Education, Climate Change, Wildlife Biology
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1974 — 1975
Master of Science (M.S.), Botany/Plant Biology
EN Engineering July 2014 - Present
PAQ Interactive, Inc. August 2013 - June 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, ArcMap, Microsoft Office, Cartography, Geography, Field Work, Spatial Analysis, Databases, Illustrator, Access, ESRI, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GPS, Remote Sensing, AutoCAD
Education
Illinois State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Geography
College of DuPage
GIS Certificate
SAFC November 2012 - Present
Sigma-Aldrich October 2011 - November 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2010 - June 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2009 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Tissue Culture, Research, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Cell, Time Management, Sop, Laboratory, Drug Discovery, Interviews
Education
University of Illinois 2006 — 2010
of; B.S, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Molecular & Cellular Biology and Biological Anthropology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Molecular and Cellular Biology; Biological Anthropology
Yale University Library January 2003 - Present
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies 2003 - 2011
College of Natural Resources, Utah State University June 1992 - December 2002
Illinois Natural History Survey July 1982 - May 1992
Skills
Columnist - Journal of..., Book reviewer - Choice, Subject Editor -..., Collection Development, Library Instruction, Reference Services, Information Literacy, Library, Virtual Reference, Academic Libraries, Library Research, Forestry, Library Reference, Electronic Resources, Digital Libraries, Metadata, Digitization, Grants, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, History, Nonprofits, Special Collections, Qualitative Research, Information Retrieval, Editing, Higher Education, Library Science, Volunteer Management, Research, Circulation, Teaching, Library Management, Cataloging
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1989
M.S., Biology
Northern Illinois University 1979 — 1982
M.A., Library Science
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1979
B.S., Biology
Brookfield Zoo March 2015 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium August 2013 - Present
PetSmart April 2014 - March 2015
John G. Shedd Aquarium May 2014 - November 2014
Brookfield Zoo January 2014 - April 2014
PetSmart October 2013 - April 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2012 - August 2013
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Animal Behavior, Biology, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Pets, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, Environmental Issues, Time Management, Data Collection, Wetlands, Data Analysis, Natural Resource..., Microsoft Office, Environmental Policy, Wildlife Biology, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Birds, Leadership, Social Networking, Plant Identification, Ecological Restoration, PowerPoint, Public Speaking
Education
Western Illinois University 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Biology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology
Western Illinois University
Master's degree, Biology
Ball State University January 2015 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2014 - November 2014
University of Missouri: Sustainability Office September 2010 - May 2014
University of Hamburg May 2013 - July 2013
Illinois Department of Natural Resources May 2012 - August 2012
City of Columbia, MO - Public Works January 2012 - May 2012
University of Missouri: Mizzou Advantage September 2011 - December 2011
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Research, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Qualitative Research, Stormwater Management, Aquatic Ecology, Botany, Fisheries Science, Soil Science, Hydrology, Wetland Restoration, Science, Water Quality
Education
Ball State University 2015 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Biology - Aquatic Biogeochemistry
University of Missouri-Columbia 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Science
The Schwab Family March 2003 - Present
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission April 2001 - February 2003
Illinois Natural History Survey 1999 - 2001
Illinois State Water Survey July 1998 - March 1999
Skills
GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Databases, Geomatics, ArcGIS, Metadata Standards, Metadata, Digitization, Data Management, Data Analysis, Research, Information Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 1998
M.S., Physical Geography
Purdue University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Illinois Natural History Survey 2000 - 2002
Woodale Park District 1997 - 2000
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
Lockheed Martin January 2014 - Present
Arctic Region Supercomputing Center October 2002 - January 2014
Ambeo August 1997 - September 2001
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology August 1994 - August 1997
Illinois Natural History Survey January 1986 - March 1992
University of Wyoming August 1984 - December 1985
Sheridan College August 1983 - July 1984
Skills
Parallel Programming, Computer Science, Customer Service, Software Development, Programming, High Performance..., Optimization, MPI, OpenMP, Parallel Computing, Supercomputing, Compilers, Algorithms, C, Software Engineering, Multi-core, Fortran, Linux, C++, Debugging, SQL, Performance Analysis, Gdb, Scientific Computing, Bash, Unix, Python, Shell Scripting, System Administration
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1994
Computer Science
University of Wyoming 1976 — 1980
BS, Management Information Systems
Missouri Botanical Garden November 2014 - Present
Self-employed 1996 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey April 2012 - November 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey November 2011 - January 2012
Applied Ecological Services January 2008 - October 2011
Missouri Department of Conservation May 2007 - October 2007
National Science Foundation August 2005 - May 2007
Illinois State University August 2004 - May 2005
Millikin University August 2003 - June 2004
Missouri Botanical Garden June 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Wetlands, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Mitigation, Endangered Species, Environmental Science, Microsoft Office, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Consulting, PowerPoint, Environmental Permitting, Botany, Aquatic Ecology, Community Outreach, K-12 Science Education, Orchestral Percussion, Timpani, Educational Programs, GIS, Mentoring, Natural Areas..., Vegetation Sampling
Education
Illinois State University 2004 — 2007
M.S. Biology, Plant Ecology
Millikin University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Music (Percussion), Minor in Biology
Surangi Punyasena's Lab February 2011 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2008 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2012 - August 2012
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2011
MA, MS, Anthropology, Plant Biology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2008
BS, BA, Journalism, Anthropology
University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD candidateUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2007 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 - 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey 2004 - 2007
Skills
Scientific Writing, Ecology, Microbiology, PCR, Science, Lifesciences, Field Work, Statistics, Research, Teaching, Cell Culture, R, Microscopy, Experimental Design, Molecular Cloning, Life Sciences
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Plant Biology
Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2008 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey September 1994 - December 2007
Illinois State Geological Survey July 1994 - September 1997
TechWrite, Inc. August 1993 - July 1994
Illinois Natural History Survey September 1989 - June 1993
Illinois State Geological Survey September 1987 - September 1989
Skills
Research, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Administration, Student Affairs, Program Management, Student Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2005
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Eastern Illinois University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Georgia January 2011 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey November 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Science!
Education
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2007
PhD, Ecology
Rice University 1998 — 2002
BA, Biology
Cornell University December 2009 - Present
University of Florida October 2007 - November 2009
University of Illinois August 2001 - July 2007
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2001 - August 2001
Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1999 - 2000
Miami University August 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Environmental Science, Grant Writing, Conservation Issues, Community Outreach, Research, Data Analysis, Biodiversity, Ecology, Science
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2009
Ph.D., Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Miami University 1997 — 2000
M. Env. Sci., Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology
Goshen College 1991 — 1995
B.A., Biology and Peace Studies
The Wetlands Initiative May 2010 - Present
Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. (HRDI) November 2008 - March 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2006 - July 2007
Illinois Issues magazine August 2005 - May 2007
Ecology Action Center January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Newsletters, InDesign, Non-profits, Editing, Publications, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Fundraising, Research, Grants, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Policy
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2005 — 2010
M.A., Environmental Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University 2001 — 2005
B.A., English - Creative Writing
Astellas Pharma Global Development October 2006 - Present
MedFocus September 2003 - October 2006
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2003
Pharmacia 2001 - 2002
Northwestern University 1999 - 2001
Fujisawa Healthcare 2000 - 2000
G. D. Searle & Company 1989 - 1998
Illinois Natural History Survey 1986 - 1988
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 - 1986
Kent State University 1982 - 1984
Skills
Biostatistics, Statistics, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Submissions, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Data Analysis, CDISC, Biotechnology, CRO, Statistical Programming, SAS, SAS programming, Survival Analysis, Clinical Study Design, Bird Indentification, Wildlife Monitoring
Education
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
PhD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1988
MS
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1986
Kent State University 1982 — 1984
MS
Wartburg College 1978 — 1982
BA
University of South Florida August 2011 - Present
University of Alabama in Birmingham August 2011 - September 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey 1988 - 2007
Skills
Public Health, Research, Life Sciences, Malaria, Parasitology, Teaching, Entomology, Ecology, Epidemiology, PCR, Higher Education, Lifesciences, Cell Culture, DNA, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Immunology, Data Analysis, Genetics, Science, Biotechnology, Biology, Genomics, Biochemistry, Statistics, ELISA, Protein Purification, Cell, Protein Chemistry, Microscopy, Scientific Writing, Experimental Design, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Biostatistics, DNA extraction, Virology, Molecular Genetics, RT-PCR, Molecular Cloning, Immunohistochemistry, Gel Electrophoresis, Bioinformatics, Flow Cytometry, Protein Expression, Neuroscience, Community Outreach
Education
University of Notre Dame 1976 — 1979
Post-doctoral, Vector Ecology/Prasitology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1972 — 1976
PhD, Entomology/Biology
University of Utah 1969 — 1971
MS, Biology
Colorado State University-Pueblo 1965 — 1969
BS, Biology
Great Lakes Fishery Commission & USGS Great Lakes Science Center September 2012 - Present
Michigan State University January 2006 - August 2012
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab August 2003 - May 2011
Michigan State University August 2003 - May 2006
Illinois Natural History Survey June 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Statistics, Science, Ecology, R, Research, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Environmental Science, Field Work, Experimental Design, Grant Writing, Teaching, Matlab, Editing, Evolutionary Biology, Biology, Avid Media Composer
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2012
PhD, Fisheries and Wildlife; Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior
Michigan State University 2003 — 2006
Master's, Fisheries and Wildlife, Food Web Modeling
Augustana College 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Physics, Environmental Studies
Alvernia University 2011 - 2013
Penn State 2009 - May 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey 1995 - 1995
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Science, Research, Biology, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Molecular Biology, Statistics, Student Affairs, Student Development, University Teaching, Grant Writing, Lifesciences
Education
Temple University 2003 — 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign October 2011 - Present
National Great Rivers Research & Education Center January 2000 - September 2011
Illinois Water Resources Center September 1998 - September 2002
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program September 1998 - September 2002
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences September 1998 - September 2002
Illinois Natural History Survey July 1972 - September 1998
Virginia Tech June 1971 - June 1972
Nigeria September 1964 - September 1966
Skills
Science Writing, Document Review, Commentary, Science Journalism, Water Resources, Scientific Writing, Aquatic Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Research, River, Floodplain Management, Invasive Species, Environmental Monitoring, Science, Sustainability, Rivers, Environmental Science, Wetlands, Field Work, Natural Resource..., Conservation Issues
Education
Virginia Tech 1968 — 1971
Ph.D., Aquatic Ecology
University of Kansas 1966 — 1968
MS, Zoology
Amherst College 1960 — 1964
BA, Biology
Northfield Mount Hermon 1957 — 1960
High School Diploma
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory January 2014 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2013 - November 2013
Illinois Natural Hisotry Survey January 2011 - August 2013
Cape Eleuthera Institute November 2011 - March 2013
Cape Eleuthera Institute July 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Research, Ecology, Environmental Science, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Boat and trailer..., Fish, Science, Endangered Species, Conservation Issues, Data Collection, Field Work, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Statistics
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Universidad San Francisco de Quito 2009 — 2009
Undergraduate Study Abroad
Illinois Natural History Survey February 2015 - Present
Flying Aces Technology November 2014 - Present
National Park Service August 2014 - November 2014
Brian Allan Lab May 2013 - May 2014
Flying Aces Technology Inc May 2012 - August 2013
James Dalling Lab January 2012 - May 2012
Friends of the Chicago River June 2011 - August 2011
Prospect Heights Park District June 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Research, Ecology, Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Word, Wildlife, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Aquatic Ecology, Quality Assurance, Open Water Diver, Population Genetics, Customer Service
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Integrative Biology Honors
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Integrative Biology Honors
The Nature Conservancy September 2013 - Present
Glendale Community College August 2012 - May 2013
Estrella Mountain Community College August 2010 - May 2011
Illinois Natural History Survey December 2001 - May 2004
Pearl Art and Craft June 1998 - July 1999
Arrow Messenger Services Inc January 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Academic Tutoring, Peer Tutoring, History, Political Science, Eastern Europe, Russian History, Russian, Central Asia, Middle Eastern Studies, Environmental Education, Chemistry, Ecology, Biology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Wetlands, Art, Photography, Darkroom, Digital Photography, Digital Darkroom, Photoshop, Research, Social Media, Data Analysis, Customer Service, GIS
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2004
Master of Arts (MA), Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies, 3.92
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies, 3.76
Illinois State University 1991 — 1993
History
Greater Yellowstone Coalition Brucellosis Information and Education SpecialistWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentJune 2004 - June 2008
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2003 - June 2004
Education
Lake Superior State University 1998 — 2002
BA, Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Forest Preserves of Cook County September 2014 - Present
Friends of the Forest Preserves August 2006 - August 2014
Friends of the Parks 2005 - 2006
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2000 - October 2004
Illinois Department of Natural Resources 1996 - 1998
Skills
Biodiversity, Public Speaking, GIS, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Natural Resource..., Non-profits, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, ArcGIS, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Research, Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Endangered Species, Nonprofits, Environmental Science, Ecological Restoration, Water Quality, Field Work, Aquatic Ecology, Wetlands, Landscape Ecology, Biology, Mitigation, Botany, Natural Resources, Land Conservation
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2000
M.S., Plant Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1994
BA, Conservation Biology
Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois December 2009 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey January 2006 - December 2009
Illinois State University, Milner Library February 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Libraries, Library Science, Collection Development, Cataloging, Reference Services, Research, Library Instruction, Teaching, Database Management, Database Development, Library, Reference, Databases, Digital Libraries, Academic Libraries, Special Collections, Database Admin, Information Literacy, Digitization, Grant Writing, Library Management, Metadata, Electronic Resources, History, Archives, Digital Preservation, Taxonomy, Virtual Reference, Conservation Issues, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Research, Library Reference
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2001
MSLIS, Library & Information Science
North Carolina State University 1986 — 1990
MS, Ecology
Prairie Research Institute Library January 2010 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey October 1999 - December 2009
Skills
Teaching, Collection Development, English, Library, Higher Education, Research, Library Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Library Science, Science, Grant Writing, Microsoft Word, Qualitative Research
Education
Kent State University 1992 — 1996
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), 3.65
The Ohio State University 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women's Studies
Kishwaukee College 1975 — 1977
associate of applied Science in Ornamental Horticulture, Horticultural Science, magna cum laude
John Jay College January 2014 - Present
John Jay College June 2013 - Present
Princeton University, Princeton Environmental Institute September 2012 - June 2013
University of Canterbury February 2010 - April 2012
Disability Resource Services February 2011 - December 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo 2008 - 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey 2007 - 2008
Education
University of Canterbury 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Science, 4.0
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources and Environmental Science, 3.94
Lincoln University (NZ) 2006 — 2006
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011 - August 2014
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2010 - June 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - October 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2010 - August 2010
Iowa State University May 2007 - May 2010
Iowa Department of Natural Resources May 2009 - August 2009
Student Conservation Association May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
PCR, Agarose Gel..., Laboratory, Research, Protein Purification, Birds, Genetics, Fluorescence Microscopy, Scientific Writing, Microscopy, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA extraction, Experimental Design, Wildlife, Molecular Biology, Sequencing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Iowa State University 2006 — 2009
BS, Animal Ecology
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission November 2005 - Present
Illinois Natural History Survey May 2002 - August 2005
Arizona Game and Fish Department October 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Fisheries Management, River Ecology, Statistics, SAS, Experimental Design, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Scientific Writing, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Relational Databases, Communication, Report Writing, GIS, Ubuntu, Microsoft Excel, R, SAS programming, Ecology, Data Collection, Data Mining
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences - Aquatic Ecology
Iowa State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Ecology - Fisheries
GROWMARK, Inc. July 1989 - Present
Illinois EPA April 1985 - June 1989
Illinois Natural History Survey 1978 - March 1985
Skills
CERCLA, Management
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1974 — 1979
BS MS, Environmental Biology, Zoology
Stantec Consulting Ltd. August 2012 - Present
Golder Associates Ltd. April 2007 - August 2012
Ghostpine Environmental Services Ltd. April 2006 - April 2007
Illinois Natural History Survey November 1999 - March 2006
Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline April 1999 - October 1999
Northern Border Pipeline March 1998 - November 1998
Hamilton County Park District June 1997 - February 1998
Skills
Environmental Consulting, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Environmental Science, Botany, Wetlands, Wetland Restoration
Education
Texas A&M University 1995 — 1996
Forestry
University of Cincinnati 1991 — 1995
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Population Genetics
University of Chicago 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), Anthropology
Illinois Natural History Survey April 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Applied Research Institute August 1999 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Research, Environmental Awareness
Education
Parkland College
Illinois Natural History Survey August 1994 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science (MS), Journalism