Curriculum Vitae

Dissertation project:  Flathead population dynamics.

Education:

M.S. Biological Sciences, 2010. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL.

B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, 2007. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.

Professional Experience:

Teaching Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University (2010 – present).

Research Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, (2008 – 2010).

Fisheries Aide, Missouri River, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Riverdale, ND (Summer 2008).

Biological Science Technician, Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Dunn Center, ND (Summer 2007).

Wildlife Aide, Jamestown Field Office, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Jamestown, ND (Summer 2006).

Biological Science Aide, Sawtooth Fish Hatchery, Idaho Fish and Game, Stanley, ID (Summer 2005).

Hatchery Technician Volunteer, Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Riverdale, ND (Summer 2004).

Professional Memberships:

American Fisheries Society

Activities & Awards:

Graduate Student Investigator Award, Eastern Illinois University, 2010.

Illinois AFS Travel Award, Illinois Chapter of the American fisheries Society, 2010.

Williams Travel Grant, Eastern Illinois University, 2009 and 2010.

Research and Creative Activities Award, Eastern Illinois University 2009 and 2010.

President, Eastern Illinois University Fish and Wildlife Ecology Club, 2009-10.

Vice President, Eastern Illinois University Biological Graduate Student Association, 2009-10.

Duffy Award, North Central Division and Illinois Chapter of the American fisheries Society, 2009.

Treasurer, Eastern Illinois University Biological Graduate Student Association, 2008-09.

Glen Allen Paur Award, University of North Dakota 2007.

Secretary, University of North Dakota Wildlife Society, 2005-06.