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I am currently seeking a long-term position as a botanist with at least fifty percent of my time devoted to field work. I'm also interested in more short-term projects focusing on floristic inventories and/or botanical photography.  Below is the short version of my resume.  A more detailed version and professional references are available upon request.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

5/19/08-9/27/08 (40 hrs/wk)
Field Botanist – USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
-Surveyed vegetation of cottonwood stands along the Missouri River in North Dakota to determine long-term effects of damming on cottonwood ecosystem

3/02/08-5/17/08 (40 hrs/wk)
Botanist - Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, CA
-Verified identifications of all specimens in Pinnacles National Monument herbarium using technical manuals and communication with experts

3/01/07-1/31/08 (40 hrs/wk) 
Field Botanist – Master’s Thesis, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
-Performed a floristic inventory of Deer Creek Center property in Selma, Oregon including physical and photo
vouchers of all taxa found

6/25/06-9/30/06 (40 hrs/wk) 
Field Botanist – National Park Service - Klamath Network Inventory and Monitoring, Ashland, OR
-Surveyed wetlands of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

2/05/06-4/07/06 (60 hrs/wk)
Field Botanist – Moana, New Zealand
-Assisted Ph.D. student with study of landscape scale forest fragmentation in west coast of the south island of
New Zealand

6/06/05-9/05/05 (40 hrs/wk)
Field Botany Crew Leader - PRBO Conservation Science, Stinson Beach, CA
-Surveyed vascular plants in riparian corridors at Yosemite National Park with emphasis on distribution and
abundance of exotic species

11/01/04-1/05/05 (35 hrs/wk)
Biologist/Photographer - Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, CA
-Participated in a variety of biology and photography projects throughout park

2/09/04-10/29/04 (40 hrs/wk) and
2/23/03-9/30/03 (40 hrs/wk) 
Field Botanist - Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, CA
-Assisted in developing and implementing Pinnacles vegetation mapping program

5/05/02-9/21/02 (40 hrs/wk.) 
Field Botanist - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
-Developed and implemented long-term vegetation monitoring program

10/27/01-4/05/02 (40 hrs/wk.)
Arid Land Restoration Biologist - Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV
-Documented and restored areas throughout park damaged by off-road vehicles and graffiti

5/28/01-10/20/01 (40 hrs/wk.)
Field Botanist - Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA
-Developed and implemented survey, monitoring, and marking program for the sensitive species American
ginseng (Panax quinquefolia)

2/21/00-7/22/00 (40 hrs/wk.)
Field Herpetologist/Botanist - USGS Western Ecological Research Center, Las Vegas, NV
-Monitored desert tortoises, pitfall arrays, and annual plant biomass

5/23/99-8/28/99 (40 hrs/wk.)
Field Botanist - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
-Assisted in developing and implementing the USGS-BRD research study plan: Plant community response
to biological and chemical control of Leafy Spurge

5/01/98-8/31/98 (40 hrs/wk.) Salary: $8.50/hr
Field Botanist - Northland College Plant Watch Program, Ashland, WI
-Monitored plant communities throughout northern Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan

6/01/97-8/31/97 (40 hrs./wk.) Salary: GS-04 ($8.76/hr)
Forestry Technician - Superior National Forest/Tofte Ranger District, Isabella, MN
-Surveyed older stands of white and red pine for old growth characteristics

6/01/96-8/31/96 (40 hrs./wk.) Salary: volunteer
Forestry Technician - Superior National Forest/Tofte Ranger District, Isabella, MN
-Inspected timber stands for proper silvicultural classification and reclassified as appropriate

EDUCATION:

9/06-3/08 – Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 97520
Degree: Master of Science - Major: Biology / Emphasis: Botany
Thesis: Vascular plant inventory of Deer Creek Center property in Selma, Oregon

9/95-12/99 - Northland College, Ashland, WI  54806
Degree: Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology / Minor: Environmental Education

SKILLS/TRAINING:

Biology: Dichotomous keys and field guides; plant specimen collection and mounting; various monitoring,
sampling, and mapping techniques; radio telemetry; pitfall arrays; protocol writing; literature research;
consultation with experts

Orienteering: Topographic maps; compass; aerial photos; GPS units

Restoration: Soil manipulation; desert varnish restoration; revegetation; barricade establishment; seed
collection; graffiti removal; manual control of exotic plants

Computer: GIS (ArcGIS, Pathfinder); data entry, analysis, and database design (Access, Filemaker, and
Excel); word-processing (Word and Word Perfect); web page design (Dreamweaver and Pagemill); scanning;
image manipulation (Adobe PhotoShop)

Photography: Macro, b/w, color, digital, and SLR experience; b/w developing; digital enhancement

Leadership: Supervised crew members and volunteers; organized day to day activities; communicated with
associated organizations

Driving: Valid state drivers license; defensive driving training; 4-wheel-drive; trailer driving

Other Equipment: Clinometer, spherical densiometer, increment bore, weather meter, scale, microscope

Miscellaneous: First aid and CPR; firearms safety; wilderness travel and living skills