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ALLISON HALL-MULLEN

ahallmullen@hotmail.com

1.509.308.0880

Experience:

Over seven years field experience including research projects in the Pacific Northwest and Australia, and biological

consulting in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. Basic knowledge of NEPA and ESA compliance

requirements and experience coordinating with multiple agencies and other interest groups. Experienced

with data collection, entry and analysis, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Skilled at map and GPS navigation,

flora and fauna surveys, and operation of 4WD vehicles. 10 Hour OSHA certified, CPR and ATV/UTV certified,

and Wildland Firefighter Red Card certified.

Employment:

2/16-08/16 Knight and Leavitt Associates, Las Vegas, NV Authorized Field Biologist

Authorized by US Fish and Wildlife Service to handle desert tortoises. K&LA services include clearance

surveys, biological monitoring, construction monitoring, and handling and tagging desert tortoises.

Coordinate with multiple agencies and groups to mitigate interactions with protected/threatened/sensitive

species.

3/14-2/16 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Burbank, WA Biological Technician

Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Assisted with natural resource management issues including: work with listed/candidate species (plants, amphibians, insects, small mammals); small mammal trapping, handling, and relocation as well as avian trapping, handling and banding. Experienced with remote camera trapping. Performed amphibian and insect surveys, trapping and processing; and restoration projects including plant monitoring, habitat restoration, and native plant reintroduction. Performed numerous surveys for multiple species, collected biological samples, and conducted aquatic sampling (BMI, zooplankton, water quality). Experienced with gathering, entering and analyzing data using multiple databases. Adept at report writing, permit applications, supervising interns and volunteers, and working closely with other agencies and the public. Basic knowledge of environmental and natural resource management principles, practices, rules and regulations. Presented educational information to visitors and youths.

3/11-10/13 Southern Nevada Environmental Inc., Las Vegas, NV Senior Field Biologist

Authorized by US Fish and Wildlife to handle desert tortoises. Conducted pre-construction biological assessment surveys, clearance surveys, and monitored construction

sites to protect sensitive species. Ensured compliance of environmental regulations. Basic knowledge of NEPA and ESA compliance requirements. Coordinated with BLM, DOT, local tribes,

private land owners and construction companies to mitigate interactions with protected species.

Prepared daily reports, and presented and provided information and educational training. Relocated

tortoises and protected species from work sites and documented field results.

5/13-7/13 Hamer Environmental, Mount Vernon, WA Field Biologist

Conducted wildlife surveys throughout central and southeastern Oregon along a transmission

line corridor. Surveys include: line transects for burrowing owls/burrows, pygmy rabbits/

burrows, sage grouse/lek surveys, and callback surveys for burrowing owls. Extensive use of

GPS units, topographical and aerial maps, and atlases.

6/10-8/10 Washington State University, Pullman, WA Research Technician

Conducted Canada lynx habitat surveys comparing use versus availability of lynx habitat outside of Loomis, WA. Identified plant species and collected, compiled, and entered

vegetation data. Assisted with another project handling/processing snowshoe hares and checking traps.

8/09-5/10 Wild Ungulate Facility WSU, Pullman, WA Animal Care Specialist

Assisted with the care and daily feeding of mule deer at the research facility on campus.

Monitored health, wellbeing and behavior of deer. Assisted with vaccines, collecting blood

and immobilization. Administered medications and treatments as prescribed. Bottle fed and

hand raised fawns. Cleaned and maintained facility and enclosures.

7/07-7/08 VCA Animal Medical Center, Richland, WA Veterinary Assistant

Assisted veterinarians with treatment of patients. Monitored patients before and after surgery,

filled prescriptions and stocked medical supplies. Administered medications and vaccines.

Operated lab equipment and sample processors, and worked closely with clients to ensure their

pet’s health.

Education:

2016-present University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Working towards MSc Ecology (expected graduation- 08/2018)

2010 Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Graduated magna cum laude, BS in Natural Resource Sciences -Wildlife Ecology.

Recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Wildlife Ecology Senior for my department.

2008 Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA

Received an Associate of Arts and Science with Honors, Phi Theta Kappa.

Volunteer Experience:

Washington State University, Pullman/Asotin

- Grizzly Bear Research Facility

Assisted with feedings, regular weight checks, and monitored and cared for bears.

Cleaned pens and enclosures at the facility.

- Wild Ungulate Facility

Assisted with feeding, animal care and facility upkeep. Helped with vaccines, blood draws

and immobilization of deer. Hand raised/bottle fed fawns.

- Research Assistant for Graduate Student

Gathered data during feeding trials (grazed vs. un-grazed habitat) of mule deer, performed behavioral observations, built pens/fences, and transported deer.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Pullman/Blue Mountains

- Blue Mountain Cougar Research Project

Cougar trapping and collaring: assisted wildlife biologists in trapping, collaring and processing

cougars for population research in the Blue Mountains.

Banding/Mist Netting Volunteer, Richland/Kennewick, WA

- Assisted with mist netting, net extraction, and banding of passerines for a research study.

Re-sighted color-banded individuals.

Yakama Nation Fisheries, Toppenish, Yakima, Prosser

- Assist with inventory, sorting, fork-length measures, coded-wire and PIT tagging of salmon

species. Basic knowledge of fisheries principles and procedures.

Animal Behavior Research Assistant, New South Wales, Australia

- Performed behavioral observations on re-sighted color-banded satin bowerbirds in New South Wales, Australia. Set up and maintained motion activated camera equipment, gathered and entered data.

Other Interests: Being outdoors, hiking, swimming, trap shooting, horseback riding, scuba diving, reading, volunteering,

bird watching, canoeing and kayaking, traveling, music, and relaxing with friends.