Jarryd Alexander

Jarryd Alexander

General assistant and junior tracker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior zoologist and avian specialists

  • Education

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2013 - 2014
      BSc Honours Ecology and conservation

      BSc Honours degree in ecology, specializing in ornithology. Determining the dietary variation of Amur falcons (Falco amurensis) in South Africa and their conservation importance as ecosystem service providers.

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Ecology, conservation, and zoology

      Activities and Societies: Undergraduate student representative for the quinquennial review 2012

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2016 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Ecology

      Determining the effects of anthropogenic land transformation, in the form of agriculture (sugarcane) and urban developments (eco-estates) on vertebrate (amphibian, bird, mammal, and reptile) functional diversity and connectivity.

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Science (MSc) Ecology and conservation

      Activities and Societies: Postgraduate council The use of stable isotope analyses (Carbon, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen) in tracing the origins of illegally traded African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) and the potentials for monitoring the trade of illegally traded material.

  • Experience

    • Lukimbi Safari Lodge

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      General assistant and junior tracker

      Worked as a bar tender, general maintenance and junior tracker.

    • Barcode Bespoke Bar Services

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
      Bartender

      Free lance bartending for private functions and events.

    • Genies at Work

      Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
      Tutor/Au Pair

      Tutoring and chauffeur

    • The Turning Point Tutoring

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
      Tutor

      Tutoring

    • Champs Swim School

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2016
      Coach

      Learn to swim coach

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2019
      Research Ecologist (PhD Candidate)

      Freelance and contractual environmental assessor

    • Institute of Natural Resources NPC

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2022
      Environmental Specialist

      Contractual ecological and avian specialist for environmental health and risk assessments.

    • Mabula Ground Hornbill Project

      Apr 2019 - Aug 2022
      • Research Manager (2IC)

        Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
      • Research Coordinator

        Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
    • Jimchar Precision Engineering

      Jun 2021 - now
      Bookkeeper
    • Inkululeko Wildlife Services

      Sept 2022 - now
      Senior zoologist and avian specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Snake bite and handling

    • Advanced Rifle Handling

      Field Guide Association of South Africa
      Sept 2009
    • FGASA Trails Guide

      Field Guide Association of South Africa
      Sept 2009
    • FGASA level 1

      Filed Guide Association of South Africa
      Jun 2009
    • Working at Heights Training

      GRAVITY LEARNING CENTER
      Sept 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • General assistance

      Issued by Johannesburg Zoo on Jan 2008
      Johannesburg ZooAssociated with Jarryd Alexander