Stacey Michelle Hollis
Master's in Journalism, University of Oregon
Bachelor's in Biology and Environmental Studies, Warren Wilson College
With a background in Biology, the Environment, and Sustainable Natural Resource Management, Ms. Hollis has the knowledge and experience to fill the niche writing on environmental issues while also contributing to a wide range of other topics that she is passionate about.
Key Qualifications:
*Published in Eugene Weekly
*4+ years working as a field biology technician, conducting field studies based on wildlife conservation and a sustainable future for the earth.
*Leadership experience in the field.
*Demonstrated independence and flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of field situations and conditions including unfamiliar and remote locations with limited resources.
*Proved ability to quickly learn new skills and perform above-satisfactory work under little to no supervision.
*Advanced-intermediate in Spanish, experienced 7 months (totaled) fully immersed in the language.
Specialized Skills and Training:
Computers: Wordpress, Weebly, Blogger, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Quark. Proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; specialized field data collection databases; assisting in website maintenance and updating using Joomla program
Languages: Intermediate to Lower Advanced fluency in the Spanish language (5 semesters in college, 16 credits total), 1 month immersion in Costa Rica, 5 months immersion in Guatemala, 3 weeks immersion in Nicaragua
Miscellaneous: Copy editor and writer for Montgomery College Newspaper (2011); Proficient in use of radio-telemetry and territorial mapping using GPS; independent navigation using GPS, map/compass; trained in the operation all-terrain and manual drive vehicles, of chainsaws, saw mills, herbicides, experience and training in wild-land firefighting
Professional Experience:
MyEugene.org online news organizationContributing Writer November 2011-presentPublished first online clip, Environmental conflict will shape life on earth says UO speaker Paul Gilding
International Volunteer Guatemala
Volunteer January-May 2010
Worked with various indigenous groups in several small towns, creating and presenting informative presentations in Spanish (sometimes while translated to indigenous language for the audience).
Attended and offered advice and insight in community meetings revolving around the development of sustainable ecotourism.
Led training sessions with aspiring bird guide, helped build trails.
3 months classes in Spanish sustainable techniques in international development
Raymond, Washington Michigan State University
Field Technician April-July 2009
Located and monitored nesting woodpeckers over the breeding season
Used GPS to reach previous locations
Learned how to drive manual transmission vehicle in a short span of time
Navigated dangerous logging roads and communicated with truckers on CB for safety
Obtained data and transferred it to digital form
Ella's Wood-Fired Pizza Washington DC
Hostess January-April 2009
Performing hostess duties including seating guests, maintaining wait list, receiving calls, handling carry-out orders, general maintenance
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Communication in Spanish with co-workers of restaurant duties
Live Green, Inc. Washington, DC
Program Coordinator December-April 2009
Used social media as platforms for exposure and connections with clients
Independently updating and maintaining Live Green website
Selling and processing memberships, sending out newsletters and information, posting and helping create green events, and providing green information to members
Prioritizing and creating a strategic and tactical approach to achieving organization's goals.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and quickly learn new skills required in an office environment.
Eastern Shore of Virginia Nat’l Wildlife Refuge Cape Charles, VA
Refuge Intern February-November 2008
Conducted shorebird nest monitoring/surveys, participated in project proposal and set-up to protect threatened/endangered species
Worked under minimal & no supervision on 1st year of a salt marsh integrity study-surveyed of all aspects of marsh life using a variety of self-built/installed equipment. Supervised an intern assigned as an assistant.
Conducted Avian Influenza monitoring under protocol
Ran the deer hunt check station, wrote permits, weighed/measured deer, assigned tags
Created and managed an electronic database of the refuge photo collection
Demonstrated independence and problem-solving skills in challenging conditions
Independently ran the refuge visitor's center, interacting with visitors; performed various maintenance duties around the refuge
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Field Research Technician March-July 2007
Trapped burrowing owls using bow-nets and box traps; banded, weighed and measured birds, took blood and feather samples
Traveled and worked alone at night in sage brush desert on Dept. of Defense lands throughout the Western U.S.
Proved to be hard-working in remote locations under no supervision; demonstrated ability to travel quick and light, easily adapting to random schedule changes
Cabo Rojo Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, McMaster University Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Field Research Assistant September-December 2006
Studied smooth-billed anis in arid scrub/grassland habitat
Followed territorial groups of birds using radio-telemetry, trapped and mist netted adult birds, processing and taking blood samples from adults and chicks, nest searching, and band re-sighting
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced situations and good attention to detail
Fundy National Park, University of New Brunswick New Brunswick, Canada
Field Research Assistant May-August 2006
Extensive experience removing mist-netted songbirds, banding and processing (300+ birds).
Binocular re-sighting of color-banded warblers
Used GPS, map and compass to independently navigate remote forested areas
Extremely challenging field conditions, navigating logged areas
The National Audubon Society, Project Puffin Bremen, ME
Student Field Research Assistant- Bremen, ME May-August 2003
Seal Island NWR Resident Research Asst.- Bremen, ME May-August 2005
Lived out of tents on uninhabited islands, subsisted on off-island shipments of food & fresh water, limited solar electricity and connection to "civilization"
Monitored and surveyed seabird colonies existing on islands, work included trapping, banding, re-sighting bands, behavior observations, feeding studies, nest checks, and field and computer entry of data obtained
Constructing bird blinds and tent platforms, set up camp at the beginning of the field season
Experience assisting the supervisor in work decisions, orienting arriving interns and providing guidance and advice throughout the season
Demonstrated ability taking command of the crew during periodic supervisor absences
Warren Wilson College Natural Resources Crew Asheville, NC
Warren Wilson College Student Crew-member School years 2003-2006
Hands-on experience practicing sustainable forestry on college-owned land
Learned use of chainsaw, saw mill, practiced horse-logging, trail maintenance and construction, exotic/invasive species removal, edible mushroom propagation and sale
Learned and eventually helped teach younger members methods of processing timber into firewood and lumber using chainsaw and saw mill.
Achievements:
*Awarded a 2005 Yarborough Grant for independent Senior Thesis Project, Natural Science Seminar "Heavy Metals in Tern Prey" & invited to present at the North Carolina Academy of Sciences
*Earned a STAR award from the US Dept. of the Interior in recognition of independent work on the salt marsh integrity study
Reference Contacts:
Pamela Denmon, Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Biologist
Pamela_Denmon@fws.gov
(757) 331-3425
Lou Weber, Warren Wilson College
Biology/Environmental Studies Dept. Professor
lweber@warren-wilson.edu
(828) 771-3071
Daniel W. Linden PhD Student
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University Doctoral Candidate
lindend1@msu.edu
Master's in Journalism, University of Oregon
Bachelor's in Biology and Environmental Studies, Warren Wilson College
With a background in Biology, the Environment, and Sustainable Natural Resource Management, Ms. Hollis has the knowledge and experience to fill the niche writing on environmental issues while also contributing to a wide range of other topics that she is passionate about.
Key Qualifications:
*Published in Eugene Weekly
*4+ years working as a field biology technician, conducting field studies based on wildlife conservation and a sustainable future for the earth.
*Leadership experience in the field.
*Demonstrated independence and flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of field situations and conditions including unfamiliar and remote locations with limited resources.
*Proved ability to quickly learn new skills and perform above-satisfactory work under little to no supervision.
*Advanced-intermediate in Spanish, experienced 7 months (totaled) fully immersed in the language.
Specialized Skills and Training:
Computers: Wordpress, Weebly, Blogger, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Quark. Proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; specialized field data collection databases; assisting in website maintenance and updating using Joomla program
Languages: Intermediate to Lower Advanced fluency in the Spanish language (5 semesters in college, 16 credits total), 1 month immersion in Costa Rica, 5 months immersion in Guatemala, 3 weeks immersion in Nicaragua
Miscellaneous: Copy editor and writer for Montgomery College Newspaper (2011); Proficient in use of radio-telemetry and territorial mapping using GPS; independent navigation using GPS, map/compass; trained in the operation all-terrain and manual drive vehicles, of chainsaws, saw mills, herbicides, experience and training in wild-land firefighting
Professional Experience:
MyEugene.org online news organizationContributing Writer November 2011-presentPublished first online clip, Environmental conflict will shape life on earth says UO speaker Paul Gilding
International Volunteer Guatemala
Volunteer January-May 2010
Worked with various indigenous groups in several small towns, creating and presenting informative presentations in Spanish (sometimes while translated to indigenous language for the audience).
Attended and offered advice and insight in community meetings revolving around the development of sustainable ecotourism.
Led training sessions with aspiring bird guide, helped build trails.
3 months classes in Spanish sustainable techniques in international development
Raymond, Washington Michigan State University
Field Technician April-July 2009
Located and monitored nesting woodpeckers over the breeding season
Used GPS to reach previous locations
Learned how to drive manual transmission vehicle in a short span of time
Navigated dangerous logging roads and communicated with truckers on CB for safety
Obtained data and transferred it to digital form
Ella's Wood-Fired Pizza Washington DC
Hostess January-April 2009
Performing hostess duties including seating guests, maintaining wait list, receiving calls, handling carry-out orders, general maintenance
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Communication in Spanish with co-workers of restaurant duties
Live Green, Inc. Washington, DC
Program Coordinator December-April 2009
Used social media as platforms for exposure and connections with clients
Independently updating and maintaining Live Green website
Selling and processing memberships, sending out newsletters and information, posting and helping create green events, and providing green information to members
Prioritizing and creating a strategic and tactical approach to achieving organization's goals.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and quickly learn new skills required in an office environment.
Eastern Shore of Virginia Nat’l Wildlife Refuge Cape Charles, VA
Refuge Intern February-November 2008
Conducted shorebird nest monitoring/surveys, participated in project proposal and set-up to protect threatened/endangered species
Worked under minimal & no supervision on 1st year of a salt marsh integrity study-surveyed of all aspects of marsh life using a variety of self-built/installed equipment. Supervised an intern assigned as an assistant.
Conducted Avian Influenza monitoring under protocol
Ran the deer hunt check station, wrote permits, weighed/measured deer, assigned tags
Created and managed an electronic database of the refuge photo collection
Demonstrated independence and problem-solving skills in challenging conditions
Independently ran the refuge visitor's center, interacting with visitors; performed various maintenance duties around the refuge
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Field Research Technician March-July 2007
Trapped burrowing owls using bow-nets and box traps; banded, weighed and measured birds, took blood and feather samples
Traveled and worked alone at night in sage brush desert on Dept. of Defense lands throughout the Western U.S.
Proved to be hard-working in remote locations under no supervision; demonstrated ability to travel quick and light, easily adapting to random schedule changes
Cabo Rojo Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, McMaster University Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Field Research Assistant September-December 2006
Studied smooth-billed anis in arid scrub/grassland habitat
Followed territorial groups of birds using radio-telemetry, trapped and mist netted adult birds, processing and taking blood samples from adults and chicks, nest searching, and band re-sighting
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced situations and good attention to detail
Fundy National Park, University of New Brunswick New Brunswick, Canada
Field Research Assistant May-August 2006
Extensive experience removing mist-netted songbirds, banding and processing (300+ birds).
Binocular re-sighting of color-banded warblers
Used GPS, map and compass to independently navigate remote forested areas
Extremely challenging field conditions, navigating logged areas
The National Audubon Society, Project Puffin Bremen, ME
Student Field Research Assistant- Bremen, ME May-August 2003
Seal Island NWR Resident Research Asst.- Bremen, ME May-August 2005
Lived out of tents on uninhabited islands, subsisted on off-island shipments of food & fresh water, limited solar electricity and connection to "civilization"
Monitored and surveyed seabird colonies existing on islands, work included trapping, banding, re-sighting bands, behavior observations, feeding studies, nest checks, and field and computer entry of data obtained
Constructing bird blinds and tent platforms, set up camp at the beginning of the field season
Experience assisting the supervisor in work decisions, orienting arriving interns and providing guidance and advice throughout the season
Demonstrated ability taking command of the crew during periodic supervisor absences
Warren Wilson College Natural Resources Crew Asheville, NC
Warren Wilson College Student Crew-member School years 2003-2006
Hands-on experience practicing sustainable forestry on college-owned land
Learned use of chainsaw, saw mill, practiced horse-logging, trail maintenance and construction, exotic/invasive species removal, edible mushroom propagation and sale
Learned and eventually helped teach younger members methods of processing timber into firewood and lumber using chainsaw and saw mill.
Achievements:
*Awarded a 2005 Yarborough Grant for independent Senior Thesis Project, Natural Science Seminar "Heavy Metals in Tern Prey" & invited to present at the North Carolina Academy of Sciences
*Earned a STAR award from the US Dept. of the Interior in recognition of independent work on the salt marsh integrity study
Reference Contacts:
Pamela Denmon, Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Biologist
Pamela_Denmon@fws.gov
(757) 331-3425
Lou Weber, Warren Wilson College
Biology/Environmental Studies Dept. Professor
lweber@warren-wilson.edu
(828) 771-3071
Daniel W. Linden PhD Student
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University Doctoral Candidate
lindend1@msu.edu
