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Curriculum Vitae:
Susan Allie Hunter
Academics
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Wildlife Sciences MS student at Auburn University:
Using scat detection dogs to determine relative habitat preferences for
Eastern Spotted Skunks and Long-Tailed Weasels throughout Alabama.
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Ecological and Evolutionary Biology Major at Dartmouth College with minor in
Environmental Science
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GPA
3.36; Major GPA 3.07
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GRE
Verbal 620; Quantitative 640
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Biology courses taken: Intro. to Ecological and Evolutionary Biology, Intro
to Cellular and Molecular Biology, Intro to Genetics, Population Ecology,
Animal Behavior, Biodiversity, Conservation of Biodiversity, Humans and
Nature, Marine Biology, Vertebrate Zoology. Study Abroad Biology Program
Costa Rica/Jamaica: Ecology of Tropical Ecosystems, Coral Reef Ecology,
Field Research (designed project, collected data, wrote published research
papers), Biological Statistics, Population Biology, Physiological Ecology
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Honor’s Thesis:
Effects of Selective Tree Felling by
Castor canadensis on the Structure
and Species Composition of a
Northern
Hardwood-Conifer
Forest
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Avalanche
Awareness and Rescue Course (Jan 07)
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Scholarships:
Institute of
Arctic
Studies Stefansson Fellowship (06), Department of Biological Sciences
Willard W. Eggleston Botany Prize
(07)
Internship and Work
Experiences:
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Ecology Intern for Conservation
Ecology Center at the Smithsonian Institute, (May-Nov 08)- Under Dr. Bill McShea,
coordinating volunteers for and doing field work and data basing for a
Master’s project and long term study of mammals along the Appalachian Trail
using cameras; conducting deer and small mammal trapping and tagging;
invasive plant removal; long term tree survey set-up and data collection;
acorn sampling; and butterfly survey.
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CO Dept. of
Wildlife Lynx Program
(Jan.-April 08)- Trapping reintroduced Canadian Lynx with box traps in order
to monitor the population using radio telemetry
(R-1000, Lotex). Participating in
processing procedures including; drugging, fitting with collars, taking
blood, and monitoring vitals. Using snow machines and working outside in
mountainous and winter conditions daily.
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Mexican
Wolf Recovery Program,
AZ and NM (June-Dec 07)- Worked for John Oakleaf of
the USFWS. Performed a variety of task for the reintroduction project
including monitoring wolf locations and movements (including possible den
and rendezvous sites) with telemetry (aerial and ground) and by visual
observations; assisting IFT members in trapping, hazing, and relocation
activities; data entry (Word, Excel,
Access),
fladry maintenance, communicating and working with the public including
ranchers on current wolf issues and information, and searching for wolf
sign.
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North Slope Borough
Dept. Wildlife Management Barrow,
AK (Feb, March 06)-
Worked
on Bowhead whale project proofing and entering data, used excel to organize
and do preliminary statistics, worked in
database using standard
querying language,
participated in meetings on off-shore oil development and annual Inupiat
harvest including preparing a background report on effects of seismic
surveys. Prepared public handouts of scientific reports, assisted in
subsistence harvest interviews and mapping, built an igloo, snow machined
and dog sledded, and learned safety techniques for working in the
Arctic, with polar bears, on the ice.
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Montana Fish,
Wildlife, and Parks Wolf Management in Red Lodge, MT (Jan 06)- Learned basics of wolf
management in MT, meet and talked with ranchers, attended meeting on wolf
management,
did telemetry
monitoring, looked for uncollared wolves by snowshoe, wrote draft version of
Wolves of Montana: A Resource for Educators and the Public, and determined
the USB for public wolf sightings
(using
Maptech
Terrain Navigator
Pro).
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Beartooth Nature Center in Red Lodge,
MT (Jan 06)-
volunteered at nature center which housed ~70 animals unable to be released
into the wild and educated the public about them. Fed, watered, cleaned up
after, treated (the injured)
and provided enrichment for Mt lions, wolves, hawks, donkeys,
bobcats, bears, coyotes, ravens, raccoons, turtle, ferret, cranes,
porcupine, bison, mule deer, etc.
Assisted in injured golden eagle capture and release.
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Buffalo Field
Campaign
in West Yellowstone, MT (Dec 05)- a non-profit organization trying to
resolve the conflict between Yellowstone’s bison and the Dept. of Livestock.
Monitored bison all day by snowshoe and cross-country ski and documented
anti-bison activities with tape recorders, and video cameras.
Also manned radio-control center and helped cook. Worked in pairs in
winter conditions for extended hours, lived in wood-heated cabin.
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Black Bear
population study
in central GA for University of GA and GA DNR (Fall
05)- set-up and baited barbwire hair snares and collected hair samples using
sterile techniques; GPS (Garmin)
navigation to snares; used telemetry (ATS Receivers with Omni whip
and Yagi hand-held)
to locate radio-collared bears and determine their location and activity
level; identify bear sign; set up wildlife cameras; work and live with very
small team- often working independently.
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Undergraduate
teaching assistant
for basic ecology and evolutionary lab class (04)-
maintained supplies, helped students during lab; read and committed on
research papers; identified insect larvae; supervised field data collection.
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Field
assistant
for long-term life
history study of Black-throated Blue Warblers at Hubbard Brook Experimental
Forest with Prof. Richard Holmes (SU 04)- nest finding; mapping territories;
mist netting; banding, measuring, and taking blood samples of adults and
nestlings; collecting and entering data; working and living with a large
team while independently collecting data; set-up video cameras to record
nest; conducted food and vegetation surveys; worked on smaller predation
project identifying predators and affect on bird population, wrote abstract
and gave a presentation at Wesley College on findings.
Volunteer Experience:
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Dartmouth Outing
Club Cabin and Trail Leader (04-07)- leading hiking trips; maintaining and
building trails, shelters and cabins; recruiting others to the outdoors;
forestry team; winter camping and hiking skills; compass and map navigation;
backcountry skiing and snowshoeing; bushwhacking
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St. Francis
Wildlife Hospital
(2002)- treating and caring for small mammals and birds
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Zoo Crew at
Tallahassee Museum
(00-02)- educational tours to the public, worked with
native FL wildlife (captive breeding program for FL panther and red wolf)
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Pet Partner at
local animal shelter
(98-99)- preparing pets for adoption, fundraising, and
community education
Other Work Experience:
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On
crew building full-scribed log lodge for
Dartmouth (SU 06)
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Supervisor at
Dartmouth Athletic Center (03-07)
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Stage Crew and Lighting at the
Hopkins
Production
Center (04-07)
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Super Suds Car Wash as line worker and cashier (SU 03)
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Stable hand at Cavallo Horse Barn (horse and barn care, tractor work) (SU
03)
Attributes:
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Have outdoor skills and experience, including winter camping and
hiking
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In
good physical shape
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Can
drive Manuel four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs and snowmobiles
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Work well with animals: domestic and wild
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Don’t mind rustic living
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Can
work with public
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Experience giving presentations and writing research
papers
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Good group dynamic skills, can lead and follow
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Good at multitasking and time management; organized
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Enthusiastic, willing to work hard
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Work well with others
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Computer Literate in Microsoft Office and basic GIS and statistical software
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Know basic trail and building maintenance with both power and hand tools
Certifications:
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Safe Capture Wildlife Immobilization (Aug 06): Intro. course for wildlife
managers and zoo staff on safe chemical immobilization techniques for a wide
variety of animals and delivery techniques
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National Forest Chainsaw and Crosscut saw
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EMT-Basic
(currently expired)
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Driver’s
License
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United States
Pony Club C2
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Dartmouth College Outdoor’s Leader
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NH
Hunter Safety and Education
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ATV
Safety Institute’s safe rider program
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Scuba
Diving Basic Level
References
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Todd Steury-
Wildlife Sciences MS Advisor-
(334) 844-9253 steury@auburn.edu
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Bill McShea- Wildlife Biologist
Smithsonian-
(540)
635-6563 McShaeW.si.edu
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Tanya Shenk- CODOW Lynx Project- (970) 472-4310
tanya.shenk@state.co.us
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John Oakleaf- USFWS Mexican Wolf- (928) 339-4329
John_Oakleaf@fws.gov
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Craig George-
N. Slope Wildlife
Dept-(907)852-0350
Craig.George@north-slope.org
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David Peart- Biology Thesis Advisor- (603) 646-3272
david.peart@dartmouth.edu
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