Hannah Plumpton

408 Ewing Hall (717) 756-9722 University Park, PA 16802 hmp5041@psu.edu Phone: E-mail:

Objective:
To be accepted into graduate school in the field of wildlife management

Education:
The Pennsylvania State University Expected date of graduation May 2012 Major: B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science Minor in Forest Resources GPA: 3.33 Major GPA 3.26 Relevant Classes: Mapping our Changing World (Introduction to GIS) Field Dendrology Wildlife and Fisheries Measurements Forest Ecology Wildlife Management Forest Fire Management Avian Outreach Forest Resource Measurements Silviculture Forest Ecosystem Management

Work Experience:
Bobcat Research Technician Pennsylvania State University December 2011 to January 2012

Worked on Cumberland Island, Georgia Collected scat by walking transects Took samples for genetic testing Worked independently and coordinating with coworkers May 2011 to August 2011

Bobwhite Quail Research Technician Ohio State University

Worked in southwest Ohio Tracked birds by radio telemetry Set up mist nets and removed birds from mist nets and banded birds Recorded data consisting of location, habitat type, mortality, and observational data about the birds Vegetation surveys and whistle counts Contacted and answered questions from landowners Worked independently and coordinating with coworkers Bat Mist Netting and Data Collection Technician May 2010 to August 2010 Sanders Environmental Services, Bellefonte Pennsylvania Worked throughout West Virginia and northern Pennsylvania Set up mist nets and removed bats from mist nets Recorded data consisting of species, age, sex, size, weight, and general conditions and overall health

Located roost trees by tracking bats through radio telemetry Located foraging habitat by radio telemetry every five minutes Worked independently and as part of a team Worked seven days a week often in isolated places

Activities for the Penn State Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society:
President for 2011-2012 School Year January 2011 to present Coordinator for Squirrel Trapping and Telemetry Activity January 2011 to May 2011 In charge of maintaining and providing equipment: collars, antenna, receiver, and trap Set up traps weekly for catching squirrels Coordinated research and field activities Taught members how to use the equipment Bird Mist Netting and Banding Volunteer, Penn State August 2010 to October 2010 Assisting with bird mist netting and banding Removed birds from mist nets and banded birds Examined birds and recorded data for further analysis

Societies:
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success December 2010 to present Member of Xi Sigma Pi Honors Society National Wildlife Society Member November 2010 to present September 2010 to present September 2010 to May 2006 to present May 2006 to present

PSU Student Chapter Wildlife Society Member present National Audubon Society Member Appalachian Audubon Society Member Youth Coordinator Newsletter contributor Pennsylvania Bluebird Society Member

March 2006 to March 2010

Other Interests:
LIFEHouse Member January 2010 to present A special living option on campus which in substance free Participate in numerous activities that are created for the members, such as ice skating, and movie nights Cross-stitching Reading Hiking

References:
Dr. Victoria Braithwaite Dr. Gary San Julian Professor of Fisheries and Biology Professor of Wildlife Resources Email: v.braithwaite@psu.edu Email: jgs9@psu.edu Tel: +1-814-865-4675 Tel: +1-814-865-4287