Fiona Gordon

Experience

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  University of Otago

  Oct 2007 - May 2010

  * Supervised University of Otago computer labs and provided assistance with student laptops. * Worked independently and as a team, assisting students with (predominantly) IT related queries.* Have a strong background in the Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a range of specialist programmes such as Photoshop, Arc Map, Map Toaster, Ranges, Distance, ARM, and Minitab *Problem solved across a wide range of software, and effectively communicated solutions to students with varying levels of familiarity with computers* Trained new staff Show less

  • IT Tutor Supervisor

    Feb 2004 - May 2010

  • Field Assistant

    Oct 2007 - Dec 2007
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  International Student Volunteers

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2013

  Project Leader

  * Supervision of volunteers, monitoring safety risks, workload, and work environment* Leading teams on tasks such as track construction and maintenance; community work with children, elderly, and disabled persons; monitoring (ink tunnels, estuary surveys, mark-recapture of Northern Bettong (micro chipping animals)); planting; weed control; and nursery work (seed collection and propagation)* Coordinating, assessing and assisting volunteers in outdoor volunteer and educational situations, displaying high levels of outdoor leadership, motivation, and creativity, leading discussions on conservation issues Show less

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  University of Calgary - MA Project of Sheila Holmes

  May 2010 - Oct 2010

  Research Assistant

  * Working in a remote third world situation helping to further establish the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership's (MBP) research station in Kianjavato, developing strong relationships with the local community * Trained new volunteers and local guides* 20x20 plot botanical surveys characterising the forest structure within habitat range of varacia varigata editorium * Collected and prepared faecal samples from varacia varigata editorium for genetic analysis* Assisted with capture, processing and radio collar attachment on varacia varigata editorium* Located radio and dog collared individuals using radio telemetry (ATS 146 and 148 receivers), monitoring focal animal, recording behaviour and ranging activity* Collected data from GPS collared animals, recording ranging activity and intensity of habitat use * Maintained accurate data records of behaviour, and ranging activity Show less

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  West Coast Wildlife Centre

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  Kiwi Ranger

  * Incubation of wild sourced eggs, monitoring embryo development and health through regular candling* Hand rearing of kiwi chicks – health checks, behavioural monitoring, assist feeding, administering antibiotics * Assisted with the DoC Rowi Program, monitoring breeding pairs and wild chicks, tracking in to burrows using radio telemetry (TR4 receivers), handling captive and wild Rowi and Haast tokoeka chicks and juveniles, fitting transmitters on chicks, penguin surveys and small mammal indexing in Haast and Okarito* Liaising with the public, giving guided tours and presentations on Kiwi recovery to a wide range of audiences* Providing a high level of customer service in reception, ticketing counter, retail store, and café Show less

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  Department of Conservation

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  * Locate Kakapo using radio telemetry (TR4 receiver) by triangulation, tracking in to, capture, transmitter change and handling of Kakapo in sometimes challenging terrain* Monitoring Kakapo health, weight, and movement using telemetry, snarks, and visual examinations* Supplementary feeding of Kakapo, preparing food, setting up and maintaining feeding stations, relocating these as required. Set up and maintenance of feed station equipment such as scales, and snarks* Maintenance of field equipment, hut facilities (power systems, grey water) and track network* Check and maintain trap network on kakapo islands and surrounding islands Show less * Working within the community, liaising with landowners, ensuring their support of the program* Coordinate teams to systematically eradicate Darwin’s barberry, limiting its dispersal to containment areas* Develop work plans to efficiently and systematically search for target weeds in tasked areas* Accurately manage data using Arc Map, Map Toaster, and Weeds Database to record and monitor progress* Assist with other biodiversity work (Dotterel flock counts, rat genetics, trap monitoring, control of other weeds) Show less

  • Ranger - Biodiversity Services (Kakapo)

    May 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Team Leader (Darwins Barberry Eradication)

    Feb 2012 - May 2012
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  University of Otago

  Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Tutor - Ecology

  * Expand on materials covered in introductory ecology classes, assisting understanding of course materials and topics raised* Encouraging independent learning and study skills

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  University of Otago

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Research Assistant (Site Lead - Orokonui Eco-Sanctuary)

  * Monitor territory use, locate nests and monitor breeding success of resident South Island Robin population at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary* Capture, banding, health screening and blood sample collection from South Island Robins* Management of field assistants, interns, and volunteers, developing work plans to ensure tasked objectives were met in a timely manner* Maintaining data records; ensuring accurate collection and recording of data in a clear and concise manner. Entry, summary and analysis of data. * Assist with other biodiversity work as required; opportunistic survey of other monitored species at work site* Wrote an article for publication in the Otago Daily Times outling our study findings for the summerhttps://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/sanctuary-robins-are-thrivingAlso contributed to another article in the Otago Daily Times earlier in the season http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/288295/robins-saddlebacks-breedinghttp://www.otago.ac.nz/threatenedbirdgroup/Research_Team.html Show less

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  Department of Conservation (DOC)

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  Ranger - Biodiversity (Service Lead - Living Water Program, Hikurangi Catchment)

  * Deliver biodiversity outcomes for Living Water program (such as coordination of riparian management, freshwater surveys, weed eradication, habitat quality assessments (2x2 wetland plots)) * Co-ordinate teams of staff and volunteers to achieve these outcome (developed work experience and research opportunities for local polytechnic environment management students to help achieve our goals)* Develop work plans * Support other biodiversity work within services team (team member for translocations of sutors skink, north island robin and North Island kokako; Kakapo transmitter change; Snail surveys; weed management). Show less

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  Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

  Jan 2016 - now

  Conservation Manager

  January 2016 - March 2019 in the role of Site ManagerMarch 2019 - present in the role of Conservation Manager* Maintenance of Rotokare's 8.2km pest-proof fence (monitoring security systems and fence integrity) initiating immediate emergency response to any fence breach alarm. * Swift and effective pest animal incursion response. * Biosecurity management - monitoring and management of pest plant and animal species * Biodiversity monitoring and management (including species reintroductions, surveys, breeding season monitoring and banding, population management, and supplementary feedout). * Facilities management (structures, tracks, buildings, and minor construction).* Public engagement (including talks to visiting groups, biosecurity and conservation advocacy, and assisting with the Environmental Education programme). * Management and co-ordination of staff, interns, and volunteers, developing work plans to deliver sanctuary objectives In 2019 the role was split into two positions and I moved into the role of Conservation Manager - focusing primarily on Biodiversity, biosecurity, fence maintenance, and volunteer management Show less