Nicole D. Daigneault
Curriculum Vitae
Wildlife Biologist, Education Specialist, Veterinary Assistant
Wildlife Ecology and Research Center branch of the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center
PO Box 63435
Pipe Creek, Texas 78063
Email: ni.daigneault@gmail.com, Phone: (830) 377-1279
Skype: nidaigneault
Education
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas
Vertebrate Zoology Option, 2005
Bandera High School, Bandera County, Texas, 2001
Teaching Experience
Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center; Education Specialist, Wildlife (terrestrial)
Consultant, Puerto Rico and Texas
o Mark-recapture study curriculum development
o Invasive species curriculum development
o Field techniques curriculum development
o Wildlife Photography curriculum development
Texas A&M University; Teaching Assistant/Tutor grades K-6
o Tutoring support for grade school children as part of the President George Bush
Education initiative
2012-present
2002-2005
Research Experience
 Axis Deer (Axis axis) Mark-Recapture Study, Pipe Creek, Texas
current
o Wildlife Ecology and Research Center
o Principal Investigator: Mithriel M. MacKay
o Investigation of axis deer in a small population as part of an education program teaching field
techniques, photography skills, and invasive species origins and impacts.
 Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Wintering off Puerto Rico
(currently training)
o Lab: Marine Mammal Research Program, Behavioral Ecology Lab, Texas A&M University at
Galveston. Research intern for acoustic and behavioral ecology data analysis.
o Principal Investigator: Mithriel M. MacKay, PhD Candidate
o Investigation of humpback whales in Puerto Rico including occupancy, habitat use, and
abundance.
 Mississippi State University Biology Lab:
2006
o PI: Ray Iglay, PhD Student
o Data collection characterizing an area in the Mississippi woodlands aimed at measuring changes
of flora and fauna post implementation of management strategies (including herbicides and
controlled burns)
 South Africa: Impacts of Nature Tourism across South Africa
2005
o Richard Teague Ph.D.; Texas A&M University
o Herpetology reference and lecturer as part of a 16 member group examining anthropogenic
impacts including: economics, wildlife management and rehabilitation, tourism, and zoos
 Rattlesnake Survey: Damon, Texas
2005
o Coordinator: Louise Hayes-Odem
o survey for the diversity of rattlesnakes as well as other herpetofauna in Damon, Texas
 Herpetology Field Study
2005
o Dr. Lee Fitzgerald, Texas A&M University
o field studies throughout Texas as part of course curriculum
o Survey of Texas habitats in a capture-release project designed to perfect data collection and
management
 Mammalogy Field Study
2004
o Dr. Patton Texas A&M University:
o field studies for the purpose of setting Sherman traps, gopher traps, and mole traps to sample and
study the diversity of small the mammal populations on private property in east Texas
Research Tools
high resolution digital photography
densitometer
Sherman traps
Veterinary procedures
ATV operation
pitfall traps
minnow traps
funnel traps
clinical laboratory analyzers
phlebotomy
Nudd’s board
hoop nets
pitfall traps
software validation
Professional Societies and Certifications
Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society
American Heart Association Basic Life Support provider
Recognition and Publications
Texas Wildlife Association Magazine – published wildlife photo
National Honors Society
2011
2000
Professional Service
Board of Directors, Vice Chair, Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center, Pipe Creek, Texas
current
Wildlife biologist, Educator, Wildlife Photographer, Contribute education and scientific expertise
Lead Board meetings in the absence of the Chair
Senior Veterinary Assistant, Kerrville Veterinary Clinic, LTD
current
Surgical, pharmacology, and inventory coordinator
Laboratory Information Systems Validation Specialist
2007 & 2008
Independent Contractor validating new installation and upgrades of laboratory information
systems including documentation to meet FDA and other accrediting agency standards
Wildlife Biologist, Primarily Primates Inc., Kerr County, Texas
2007
Chimp caretaker observing and understanding chimpanzee behavior, improving the facility’s sanitary
conditions, functionality for the chimps, and aesthetic qualities of the sanctuary
Wildlife Biologist, Mississippi State University
2006
Characterizing flora and fauna in a wooded habitat of Mississippi