Tracy Borneman
602 Yorkminster Court 575-921-3028
Westminster, MD 21158
EDUCATION
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology GPA: 3.8/4.0 December 2002
Minor in Environmental Studies
Minor in Philosophy
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Aug 2009 - present
Master’s Candidate and Research Assistant
Biology
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Wildlife Site Coordinator Apr – Aug 2009
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Population Study of the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
§ Supervised and coordinated activities of field crew of 3 technicians
§ Surveyed for and monitored Willow Flycatcher including color-band resighting
and behavioral observations to determine mating, reproduction, nest location,
and nest success
§ Mist-netted and processed Willow Flycatcher including banding, morphometric
measurements, and blood sampling
§ Banded Willow Flycatcher hatchlings
Wildlife Field Technician Nov 2008 – Mar 2009
Ecostudies Institute, Mount Vernon, WA
Study of Dunlin Habitat Use; Farming For Wildlife Project
§ Monitored Dunlin with radio telemetry
§ Trapped Dunlin using mist nets (assisted with net gun captures), then processed
birds including banding, blood sampling, and affixing radio transmitters
§ Surveyed for waterfowl, shorebirds, and aerial predators on agricultural land treated
with various farming practices
Wildlife Field Supervisor April – Nov 2008
Southern Sierra Research Station, Weldon, CA
Population Study of the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
§ Supervised field crew of 5 technicians and coordinated activities of up to 8 people
§ Surveyed for Willow Flycatcher
§ Monitored Willow Flycatcher, including color-band resighting, behavioral observations
to determine mating, reproduction, locate nests, and determine fledgling survival
and activity
§ Trapped and dispatched Brown-headed Cowbirds
§ Conducted behavioral observations on Western Wood-pewee to locate nests
and determine fledgling survival
§ Banded Western Wood-pewee hatchlings
§ Assisted with MAPS (Monitoring Avian Production and Survivorship) station
Wildlife Biologist Aide Oct 2007 – April 2008
Pennsylvania Game Commission, Perry County, PA
Study of White-tailed Deer Movements and Survival
§ Monitored deer with radio telemetry and downloaded transmitted signal of locations
from GPS collars
§ Spoke with private landowners and hunters to recover dropped collars, mortalities,
or collars from hunter-harvested deer
§ Trapped deer, which involved physically restraining deer, administering tranquilizing
medications (Xyalzine and Tolazoline), and affixing radio collars and ear tags
Wildlife Field Technician March – July 2007
Colorado State University, Various Locations Across Southern Colorado
Survey of Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs
§ Surveyed visually for prairie dogs on random plots
§ Secured permission from private landowners to gain access to plots located on
private property
Wildlife Biological Field Technician April – Sept 2006
US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Cloudcroft, NM
Study of Effects of Silviculture on Mexican Spotted Owls, Their Prey, and Habitat
§ Surveyed for owls both nocturnally and diurnally using oral imitation vocalizations
§ Used telemetry to visually locate radioed owls
§ Mouse-baited owls to determine mating, reproduction, and locate nests
§ Captured owls using snare-poles, mist-nets, and Bal-Chatri traps, then banded
with USF&W and color leg bands and collected various physical characteristic
measurements
§ Sampled habitat, including identifying trees to species
§ Camped in primitive conditions for entire season
§ Received Merit Award for Superior Performance
Wildlife Biological Field Technician Dec 2005 – Feb 2006
University of Georgia, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Key Largo, FL
Assisted Master’s candidate on Study of Key Largo Woodrat
§ Monitored woodrat using radio telemetry to determine foraging and nest locations
§ Conducted live-trapping using large Sherman traps
§ Sampled habitat, including identifying trees to species and measuring dbh
Wildlife Biological Field Technician June – Sept 2005
US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Cloudcroft, NM
Study of Effects of Silviculture on Mexican Spotted Owls, Their Prey, and Habitat
§ Surveyed for owls both nocturnally and diurnally using oral imitation vocalizations
§ Used telemetry to visually locate radioed owls
§ Mouse-baited owls to determine mating, reproduction, and locate nests
§ Captured owls using snare-poles, mist-nets, and Bal-Chatri traps, then banded
with USF&W and color leg bands and collected various physical characteristic
measurements
§ Trapped small mammals using Sherman traps, then identified rodent species, sex,
age, and reproductive status, ear-tagged individuals, and collected physical
characteristic measurements
§ Sampled habitat, including identifying trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs to species
and collecting extensive characteristic measurements
§ Camped in primitive conditions for entire season
§ Received Merit Award for Superior Performance
Volunteer Wildlife Field Technician April – June 2005
US Forest Service, Sacramento Mts. District Office, Cloudcroft, NM
(Volunteer through the Student Conservation Association)
§ Surveyed for owls both nocturnally and diurnally using oral imitation vocalizations
§ Mouse-baited owls to determine mating, reproduction, and locate nests
§ Cared for feeder mice
Deer Survey Volunteer November 2003
National Park Service, Washington D.C.
§ Surveyed using road transects to count and sex deer populations
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Wildlife Management Research Fall 2000
The School for Field Studies, Centre for Wildlife Management, Kenya, Africa
- Semester long environmental field study abroad
- Conducted research on wildlife management and human-wildlife conflicts
- performed census of resident wildlife populations using road and foot
transects and point counts requiring the use of GPS
- interviewed local people with regards to conflict with wildlife
- performed statistical analysis of data
- completed full individual scientific research paper
- Presented research formally to local officials
- Lived in primitive conditions entire semester
GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Outdoor Equipment & Apparel Retail Employee/Assistant for new business Sept 2004 – Mar 2005
operations: Wild Asaph Outfitters, Wellsboro, PA
Environmental Biologist: Syracuse Research Corporation, Arlington, VA Oct 2003 – Dec 2004
(contractor for Environmental Protection Agency)
- Continued employment by remote telecommunication when I moved to
Wellsboro, PA as of 1 Sept 2004
Non-Profit Organization Development Intern/Assistant: the Jane Goodall Institute, Jan - May 2003
Silver Spring, MD
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Computer Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; database entry,
some experience with: ArcView; Locate; Access
· Communication - contacted private landowners to secure permission for private land usage for research project
- interacted diplomatically with public working/volunteering for government agencies and academic institutions
- wrote numerous letters to government officials/corporate heads advocating wildlife and environmental protection
- conversed frequently with members and donors of non-profit organization to educate and promote ideals of the organization
- presented information efficiently and effectively to excel in a course focused on biological report/research presentation
· Wilderness Navigation – off-trail orientation using topography maps, compass, and GPS
· Transportation - 4X4 vehicle driving experience on infrequently maintained rocky, steep, muddy roads
- 4X4 ATV experience
· Certifications - MD DNR Certificate of Boating Safety Education/License
- Open Water Diver SCUBA: PADI
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INTERESTS
Secretary of Environmental Students Association of Salisbury University Spring 2000
Captain of Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Fall 2002
Dean’s List Honors (every semester) 1998-2002
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Participated in a week-long canoeing/camping orientation program for incoming college freshmen, then was selected as a peer counselor/organizer for the trip the next two years
Outdoor activities: hiking, backpacking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, swimming, rock climbing, biking
Traveling
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. Gary Slater
Research Director
Ecostudies Institute
360-416-6707
305-213-8829
Mr. Sean Kyle
Wildlife Biologist
Contractor
575-921-5070
Ms. Carlene Henneman
Research Associate
Southern Sierra Research Station
760-378-3345
Ms. Mary Whitfield
Research Director
Southern Sierra Research Station
760-378-3345
ACADEMIC REFERENCES
Dr. Tony Whall
Professor of English, Director of Honors Program, Retired
Salisbury University