Cayla Naumann

Experience

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  University of Victoria

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2014

  Developed and maintained a accurate record of isolates collected from BC hatcheries. Cultured incoming water and fish samples. Prepared samples for sequencing using sterile and aseptic techniques. Vacuum filtered, freeze-dried, PCR amplified and purified samples according to standard methods and procedures. Used PCR and gel electrophoresis imaging for genotyping of isolates. Troubleshooted and optimized methods and techniques accordingly. Continued work on primers and markers to differentiate species and strains of Saprolegnia sp. from various locations. Completed WHIMIS training. Used a variety of lab equipment appropriately. Critically analyzed and summarized data, and wrote summary reports. Show less Ensured dishes, pots and pans were cleaned and sterilized in a fast paced cafeteria setting. Cleared, cleaned and sterilized tables to maintain clean environment and ensure turnover. Sorted and appropriately disposed of garbage, recycling and compost. Greeted customers, and served appropriate order during peak dinner rush. Stocked food, drink and baked goods inventory. Followed Food Safe practices for wrapping and storing of food. Completed basic food preparation such as slicing vegetables for sandwich bar, cooking vegetable sides, and cooking bacon. Dismantled and cleaned hot water food service tray and soup warmer at end of shift. Show less

  • Scientific Assistant

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Master's Student

    Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Lab Technician

    Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Facility Attendent

    May 2007 - Apr 2011

  • Bachelor's Student

    Sept 2006 - Apr 2011

  • Dishwasher and Food Server

    Sept 2006 - Apr 2007
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  Booster Juice

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  Customer Service Smoothie Blender

  Greet customers, accurately record customer order (smoothies, paninis, wraps), prepare order according to recipe, ensure customer satisfaction with order.

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  Municipality of North Cowichan

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Environmental Educator and Research Student

  Presented information on climate change and ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions to primarily grade school (K-9) children and municipality staff. Organized the environmental poster contest with eco-friendly, kid-approved prizes. Researched and wrote a report on the feasibility of doing door-to-door organics pick-up in the municipality. As a result of my report, the municipality successfully adopted an organics program in May 2012.

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  Ministry of Agriculture and Lands BC

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

  Green Team Coordinator and Live Meeting Specialist

  Trained staff throughout BC government to use Live Meeting 2007 web conferencing program (became known as the Ministry specialist). Organized and scheduled Lunch and Learn sessions, developed bimonthly Green Team newsletter, scheduled and moderated meetings, attended environmental working group sessions.

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  Pacific Northwest Raptors

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

  Avian Deterrent Specialist/Bird of Prey Caregiver and Public Educator

  I have worked at a variety of sites and locations deterring problem bird species. In my second season at a particular site I became site supervisor to ensure organization and continuity at the site. While duties and skills vary from site to site, some are listed below.Duties: Prevented problem birds from interfering with daily operations of site through behavioral modification and deterrence. Planned daily strategies for deterrence, which was achieved primarily by flying trained hawks and falcons. Ensured daily safety of all staff and birds. Trained all new staff on site. Recorded and reported data on bird populations and behavior, deterrent methods and responses through field surveys and observations. Ensured raptor’s health and well-being. Educated the public on raptors and birds of prey and their importance to the ecosystem. Assisted with flying demonstrations. Lead courses and week long courses for children and adults about birds of prey and falconry techniques.Skills developed: Planning, organizing and coordinating resources for the day and site to achieve desired outcomes. Interpretation and modification of bird behavior. Care, handling and training of a variety of hawks, falcons and other raptors. Radio telemetry tracking, spotting and identification of raptors and other birds. Problem solving and decisive insight under difficult circumstances. How to use, maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment on the go. Engaging partners and stakeholders on site to achieve desired outcomes. Completing a variety of physical tasks in all weather conditions. Operating safely around heavy equipment and over difficult terrain to meet Work Safe BC standards. Show less

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  COASTAL WATERSHED INSTITUTE

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

  Data Analyst Intern (Part-time)

  Completed data summary and analysis for decade long estuary studyDuties: Wrote code in R statistical software to complete graphs and generalized linear mixed effects models of a large dataset for interpretation, analysis and publication of results. Assisted with nearshore sampling using beach seining methods.Skills developed: Data analysis and summarizing in R. Nearshore estuary sampling techniques and methodology. Co-operation and communication among a variety of scientists from a variety of institutions and backgrounds. Self-initiated problem recognition and resolution. Show less

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  Wildlife Preservation Canada

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Napanee Shrike Recovery Biologist

  I was the Napanee, Ontario area Eastern Loggerhead Shrike Recovery Biologist. I was responsible for population monitoring and life history data collection of the remaining wild LOSH population in the Napanee area. I conducted soft-releases of captive-reared LOSH at the Napanee release site and post-release monitoring. I completed Habitat Stewardship Activities (including grassland bird surveys). I entered the data from the summer's activities into Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access spreadsheets. I completed monthly reports on the activities and updates in the area. I was responsible for delegating and supervising the activities of a field assistant who worked on the project.After realizing a limitation in the current protocol methods, I piloted a project using time-lapse cameras to monitor the shrike at supplementary feeding corrals. The project was instrumental in detecting two Loggerhead Shrike individuals that would not have been otherwise detected, and the protocols developed will now be used in future years of the program. The results of the pilot project and my detailed report supported an ultimately successful grant application.To see more on the project, including my monthly blog posts, follow the link below. Show less

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  Bird Studies Canada

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Bird Studies Canada Technician

  Duties: Surveyed for curlew through roadside surveys and area searches. Located nests and curlew pairs through detailed behavioral observation and note taking. Monitored nests to determine nest outcome and brood success. Point counted and recorded other avian species present during curlew monitoring. Entered data and maintained databases of observations and visits. Engaged landowners, volunteers and the public. Captured and banded curlew, including placement of satellite tags, saliva and blood collection. Assisted with the development of technical reports and publications.Skills developed:Bird identification by sight and sound. Nest searching and behavioral observation and recording. Teamwork, especially when locating, capturing and banding the Long-billed Curlew. Independent work management. Recording and reporting data. Show less

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  BC Conservation Foundation

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Spotted Owl Field Technician

  Surveyed for Spotted Owls and Barred Owls in remote field locations around British Columbia. Assisted with capture and banding of owls.

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  Unversity of Victoria

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Assist

  Tested micro-satellite primers for use in determining parentage of wild-caught juvenile sturgeon. reviewed literature for list of appropriate primers to test, analyzed primer results using GeneMapper software.

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  Dillon Consulting Limited

  May 2018 - now

  Biologist