Victoria M. Kaufman
Biologist, MS (314)-330-0067
Work Experience
Biological Consultant, Intermountain West Joint Venture October 2018 – January 2020
Ducks Unlimited Inc.
Project point-of-contact, data processing & presentation, ground & aerial surveying
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Orchestrate project database, coordinate data collection from partners, public speaking at conferences, meetings, as needed
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Monitor interdepartmental communication, authoring weekly reports, and Dept.-wide shared files
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Uphold field safety regulations, oversee research development, management outreach and project recruitment
Biological Consultant, Sole Proprietorship October 2018
Feather Blue LLC
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Oversaw business licensing with Washington Secretary of State and Internal Revenue Service
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Acquired limited liability insurance policy, appointed self as Registered Agent with the Dept. of Revenue,
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Acquired business accountant, negotiated consultant contract with project partners
Avian Management Crew Lead, Bird Research Northwest February – June 2018
Real Time Research Inc.
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Responsible for project management, data processing & presentation, ground & aerial surveying
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Orchestrated field shifts, managed personnel in field and base camp, monitored crew communication, authored weekly reports and updated shared files, maps, and protocols
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Implemented Field Safety Plans, oversaw and instructed protocols in boating, trailering, and company protocols
Pierce County Extra Hire, Dept. Parks & Recreation November 2017 – February 2018
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Assisted coach in managing players for Companionship Basketball
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Assisted set-up and break-down for No Sun Fun Run
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Directed traffic and monitored public site use for Fantasy Lights
Avian Monitoring Technician, Bird Research Northwest August – October 2017 Oregon State University
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Orchestrated crew schedule, coordinated field data collection and management implementation
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Managed data, authored weekly reports, authored financial reports, managed field communications
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Performed PIT tag recovery, breeding colony monitoring, off-road vehicle operation
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Excellent in Type II boating, kayaking, field construction and deconstruction
Avian Management Technician, Bird Research Northwest February – July 2017 Real Time Research Inc.
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Implemented non-lethal dissuasion management for Caspian terns and gull species
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Surveyed waterbird populations, breeding behavior and daily data collection
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Proficient in Type I boating, safety protocol implementation, GPS vessel navigation
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Tennessee Tech University August 2014 – December 2016
Teaching Assistantship, Department of Biology
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Lectured, designed and administered exams, oversaw lab activities & dissections
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Assembled lab activities & break-down, implemented lab safety protocols, maintained lab facilities
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Coursework: ecology, statistics, academic writing, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, R Studio
Graduate Researcher, Tennessee Tech University August 2014 – December 2016
Giant Canada goose ecology
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Data analysis, GIS, ArcGIS, R, Microsoft Office
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Waterfowl identification, banding USGS leg bands, neck collars, sexing, relative aging
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Spotting scope and binoculars: reading neck collars, density surveying
Vegetative surveying
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Field data sheet design, leading field assistants
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Spherical densitometer, Biltmore stick, tree species identification
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Stem-count equipment, stem species identification, and cover pole quantification
Eastern Spotted skunk ecology
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GIS site location and field navigation
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Attaching, baiting, and site set up of trail camera surveys
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Recruiting and leading field assistants in and out of the field
Aquatic Seasonal Field Technician, Tennessee Tech University May - August 2016
Pygmy madtom population ecology
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Endangered species surveying, aquatic environment sampling
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Environmental factors: water velocity, depth, orientation, sediment collection
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Fish collection: seining, kick-seining, introductory identification
Avian Seasonal Field Technician, University of Missouri - Columbia May - July 2014
Oven bird & Acadian flycatcher nesting ecology
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Attaching radio transmitters to fledglings
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Radio tracking tagged fledglings of oven bird and Acadian flycatchers
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Vegetative surveys: canopy/leaf/ground cover, stem counts, tree identification/diameter/density
Undergraduate Research, University of Missouri- Columbia August 2013 - April 2014
Pink salmon ecology
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Pink salmon metabolic response to migratory stressors by age, sex, and point of migration
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Preparing assays, buffers, and liver tissue samples
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Operation of microbiological laboratory for treatment, disinfection, and quantification of samples
Avian Seasonal Field Technician, University of Missouri -Columbia May - August 2013
Neo-tropical migrant bird ecology
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Identification, mapping, and nest searching of forest-nesting migrant birds
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Field navigation, GIS, topographic maps
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Point counting, mist netting, processing and banding birds in the field
Mammalian Seasonal Field Technician, University of Missouri -St. Louis May - July 2012
Evolutionary disease ecology
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Handling, anesthetizing, and administering fluids to small mammals
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Field tissue sampling: peromyscus, least chipmunks, Unita ground squirrels, voles
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Shermin trapping, mammal processing, GIS, National Park protocol
Volunteer & Community Involvement
Artist Featured in Spokane Library Art-Walk June 2019
Spokane County Library, Downtown Location
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Provided four pieces of poetry/feather art for the Queer Artists' Art-Walk display
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Work was displayed for the public for one month
Board Committee Member February 2019 - February 2021
The Wildlife Society, Washington Chapter
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Coordinated The Wildlife Society student volunteers, planned outreach events, developed seed project
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Coordination of Master Naturalist Program implementation
Restoration Volunteer January 2017- February 2018
Metro Parks Tacoma Stewardship Program
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Invasive species removal, pesticide application, strategic planting
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Weekly work parties, invasive species removal, native vegetation planting
Point-in-Time Count Volunteer January 2018 Pierce County Human Resources
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Annual survey of citizens experiencing homelessness
Certifications
Notary Public Expires 2023
June,2019
Washington Department of Licensing
OSHA Safety Officer No Expiration
June 2, 2018
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Interagency Aviation Training Expires 2021
April 29, 2018
U.S. Department of the Interior
A-100 (Basic Safety), A-116 (Theft Prevention), A-200 (Mishap review)
Oregon Boater Education Card No Expiration
April 18, 2017
Oregon State Marine Board, valid in Washington state
Motorboat Operator Certification Course Expires 2022 March 20 – 24, 2017
Oregon State University, Astoria, OR
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Expires 2020
March, 2018
American Red Cross
Education
Tennessee Technological University
Master’s of Science in Biology
Master’s Thesis:
Movement patterns and dispersal in a flock of giant Canada geese in the Upper Cumberland Region of Tennessee
Tennessee Technological University
Dr. Daniel Combs
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor’s of Science in Fisheries & Wildlife
Minor in Biology, Minor in Anthropology