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Curriculum Vitae

 

Curriculum Vitae                                                                                      Holly J. Cochran

599 East Ave, Chico, Ca 95926              ph.  (530)966-3800               hcochran667@yahoo.com

Education

  • 2014-present California State University. Chico, Ca: Candidate for Master of Science in Biology

  • 2011-2014 California State University. Chico, Ca: Bachelor of Science in Biology

  • 2009-2011 Mendocino College: Biology (lower division/transfer coursework).

  • 2002-2006 Mendocino College: Associate of Science in Social Sciences.

Relevant Coursework:

 

Animal Behavior, Botany, Community Ecology, Conservation Ecology, Entomology, Fundamentals of Evolution, Field Ecology, Fundamentals of Ecology, Genetics, Herpetology, Immunology, Mammalogy, Microbial Ecology, Microbiology, Ornithology, Vertebrate Physiology, Waterfowl Biology and Wetland Management, Zoology

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Experience

8/2015 – present       On-Call Biologist. Transcon Environmental Inc. Berkeley, Ca.

  • Monitoring vegetation management and construction activities that may affect sensitive species and riparian habitats

  • Performing nesting bird and endangered species surveys in potential work areas

  • Detailed reporting of monitor and survey results

1/2017 - present        Teaching Assistant. California State University. Chico, Ca.

  • Instructing undergraduate students in lab sections for Introduction to Living Systems and Fundamentals of Ecology.

8/2015 - present        Instructional Student Asst. California State University. Chico, Ca.

  • Editing and grading undergraduate biology writing assignments and exams for Biology of Sex, Fundamentals of Ecology, Science and Human Values (writing intensive), and Seminars in Biology.

7/2013 – present       Scientific Technician. Aquatic Bioassessment Laboratory, California State University Chico Research Foundation. Chico Ca.

  • Identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to taxonomic order

  • Maintaining lab and record-keeping

  • Assisting with coordination of workflow and quality control

  • Training new technicians and delegating priority tasks

8/2014 – 5/2016        Graduate Assistant. California State University, Chico. Department of Biological Sciences Vertebrate Museum. Chico, Ca.

  • Managing fish, mammal, and herpetofauna collection database

  • Assisting with the care and curation of museum specimens

  • Coordinating docent schedule, docent training, and conducting tours

  • Instructing students and demonstrating the preparation of mammal and bird study skins

8/2013 - 5/2014        Burrowing Owl Survey Intern. California State University, Chico.

  • Monitoring potential burrowing owl sites

  • Identifying and collecting pellets and maintaining data loggers

  • Collecting data and compiling reports

8/2009                        Steelhead surveyor. Steiner Environmental Consulting. Redwood Valley, Ca.

  • Setting up survey sites with seine nets, buckets, and electrofishing equipment

  • Handling and measuring fish and recording data

7/2007 – 6/2009        Social Worker Assistant II. Mendocino County Health and Human Services Department, Adult Services. Ukiah, Ca.

  • Training and supervising in-home care worker duties, and coordinating worker schedules

  • Overseeing the hiring and interviewing of in-home care workers

  • Performing assessments and reporting results of in-home care worker performance

  • Mediating conflicts between in-home care workers and clients

 

Grants, Funding, and Awards:

  • Third Place Award for Master’s Thesis Research Project, Biological Sciences Division, CSU Chico Student Research Competition, 2016.

  • Graduate Equity Fellowship. CSU Chico. 2014 - 2016

  • Office of Graduate Studies Academic Excellence Award. CSU Chico. 2014

  • Megan Hudzik Scholarship. CSU Chico. 2014 & 2015

  • Sterling Rood Memorial Scholarship. CSU Chico. 2012

  • Mendocino College Full-Time Faculty Scholarship Academic Excellence Award. 2011

  • Mendocino College Foundation. Evelyn R. Foote Scholarship. 2010

 

 

Research

Current          Master’s Thesis Research Project, California State University, Chico

Utilization of Riparian Woodlands by Cavity Nesting Birds in the Sacramento Valley. 

2014              18th Annual Student Research Poster Symposium, Biological Sciences. California State University, Chico.

Macroinvertebrate Community Composition in Ephemeral and Permanent Depressional Wetland Pools in Butte County.

2012              16th Annual Student Research Poster Symposium, Biological Sciences. California State University, Chico.

Effect of Foliage Height Diversity in Restored Riparian Habitat on Bird Species Diversity.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to:

    • carry out wildlife and vegetation surveys in a multitude of environments including desert, riparian, and chaparral.

    • work independently and efficiently with little supervision

    • direct and supervise employee training, productivity, and compliance

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint software

  • Introductory experience using ArcGIS, Google Earth, Microsoft Access, SPSS and ‘R’ statistics software

  • Comfortable instructing and educating kindergarten through college-level students

  • Comfortable using radio telemetry equipment and handheld GPS devices

  • Bird, herpetofauna, mammal, plant, and insect field identification

  • Familiarity with the use of taxonomic keys for identifying plants and animals

  • Familiarity with Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Protocol (SWAMP)

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

 

 

 

 

 

 

References:

 

  • Raymond “Jay” Bogiatto, M.S.; Faculty Graduate Advisor and Vertebrate Museum Curator, California State University, Chico. Chico, Ca.                                                     (530) 898-4490            rbogiatto@csuchico.edu

 

  • Dan Pickard, M.S.; Taxonomist and Lab Manager, Aquatic Bioassessment Laboratory, California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Chico, Ca.                                                   (530) 898-5573           dpickard@csuchico.edu

 

  • Dr. Donald Miller; Faculty Graduate Committee Chair, California State University, Chico. Chico, Ca.                                                                                                                             (530) 898-6153            dgmiller@csuchico.edu

 

  • Dr. Colleen Hatfield; Faculty Mentor, California State University, Chico. Chico, Ca. (530) 898-4235.   chatfield@csuchico.edu

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