Tracy Borneman
602 Yorkminster Court
Westminster, MD 21158
EDUCATION
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
Minor in Environmental Studies
Minor in Philosophy
575-921-3028
tracyborneman@gmail.com
GPA: 3.8/4.0
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Master’s Candidate and Research Assistant
Biology
December 2002
Aug 2009 - present
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Wildlife Site Coordinator
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Population Study of the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
 Supervised and coordinated activities of field crew of 3 technicians
 Surveyed for and monitored Willow Flycatcher including color-band resighting
and behavioral observations to determine mating, reproduction, nest location,
and nest success
 Mist-netted and processed Willow Flycatcher including banding, morphometric
measurements, and blood sampling
 Banded Willow Flycatcher hatchlings
Apr – Aug 2009
Wildlife Field Technician
Nov 2008 – Mar 2009
Ecostudies Institute, Mount Vernon, WA
Study of Dunlin Habitat Use; Farming For Wildlife Project
 Monitored Dunlin with radio telemetry
 Trapped Dunlin using mist nets (assisted with net gun captures), then processed
birds including banding, blood sampling, and affixing radio transmitters
 Surveyed for waterfowl, shorebirds, and aerial predators on agricultural land treated
with various farming practices
Wildlife Field Supervisor
April – Nov 2008
Southern Sierra Research Station, Weldon, CA
Population Study of the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
 Supervised field crew of 5 technicians and coordinated activities of up to 8 people
 Surveyed for Willow Flycatcher
 Monitored Willow Flycatcher, including color-band resighting, behavioral observations
to determine mating, reproduction, locate nests, and determine fledgling survival
and activity
 Trapped and dispatched Brown-headed Cowbirds
 Conducted behavioral observations on Western Wood-pewee to locate nests
and determine fledgling survival
 Banded Western Wood-pewee hatchlings
 Assisted with MAPS (Monitoring Avian Production and Survivorship) station
Wildlife Biologist Aide
Oct 2007 – April 2008
Pennsylvania Game Commission, Perry County, PA
Study of White-tailed Deer Movements and Survival
 Monitored deer with radio telemetry and downloaded transmitted signal of locations
from GPS collars
 Spoke with private landowners and hunters to recover dropped collars, mortalities,
or collars from hunter-harvested deer
 Trapped deer, which involved physically restraining deer, administering tranquilizing
medications (Xyalzine and Tolazoline), and affixing radio collars and ear tags
Wildlife Field Technician
Colorado State University, Various Locations Across Southern Colorado
Survey of Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs
 Surveyed visually for prairie dogs on random plots
 Secured permission from private landowners to gain access to plots located on
private property
March – July 2007
Wildlife Biological Field Technician
April – Sept 2006
US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Cloudcroft, NM
Study of Effects of Silviculture on Mexican Spotted Owls, Their Prey, and Habitat
 Surveyed for owls both nocturnally and diurnally using oral imitation vocalizations
 Used telemetry to visually locate radioed owls
 Mouse-baited owls to determine mating, reproduction, and locate nests
 Captured owls using snare-poles, mist-nets, and Bal-Chatri traps, then banded
with USF&W and color leg bands and collected various physical characteristic
measurements
 Sampled habitat, including identifying trees to species
 Camped in primitive conditions for entire season
 Received Merit Award for Superior Performance
Wildlife Biological Field Technician
Dec 2005 – Feb 2006
University of Georgia, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Key Largo, FL
Assisted Master’s candidate on Study of Key Largo Woodrat
 Monitored woodrat using radio telemetry to determine foraging and nest locations
 Conducted live-trapping using large Sherman traps
 Sampled habitat, including identifying trees to species and measuring dbh
Wildlife Biological Field Technician
June – Sept 2005
US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Cloudcroft, NM
Study of Effects of Silviculture on Mexican Spotted Owls, Their Prey, and Habitat
 Surveyed for owls both nocturnally and diurnally using oral imitation vocalizations
 Used telemetry to visually locate radioed owls
 Mouse-baited owls to determine mating, reproduction, and locate nests
 Captured owls using snare-poles, mist-nets, and Bal-Chatri traps, then banded
with USF&W and color leg bands and collected various physical characteristic
measurements
 Trapped small mammals using Sherman traps, then identified rodent species, sex,
age, and reproductive status, ear-tagged individuals, and collected physical
characteristic measurements
 Sampled habitat, including identifying trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs to species
and collecting extensive characteristic measurements
 Camped in primitive conditions for entire season
 Received Merit Award for Superior Performance
Volunteer Wildlife Field Technician
April – June 2005
US Forest Service, Sacramento Mts. District Office, Cloudcroft, NM
(Volunteer through the Student Conservation Association)
 Surveyed for owls both nocturnally and diurnally using oral imitation vocalizations
 Mouse-baited owls to determine mating, reproduction, and locate nests
 Cared for feeder mice
Deer Survey Volunteer
November 2003
National Park Service, Washington D.C.
 Surveyed using road transects to count and sex deer populations
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Wildlife Management Research
The School for Field Studies, Centre for Wildlife Management, Kenya, Africa
- Semester long environmental field study abroad
- Conducted research on wildlife management and human-wildlife conflicts
- performed census of resident wildlife populations using road and foot
transects and point counts requiring the use of GPS
- interviewed local people with regards to conflict with wildlife
- performed statistical analysis of data
- completed full individual scientific research paper
- Presented research formally to local officials
- Lived in primitive conditions entire semester
Fall 2000
GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Outdoor Equipment & Apparel Retail Employee/Assistant for new business
operations: Wild Asaph Outfitters, Wellsboro, PA
Environmental Biologist: Syracuse Research Corporation, Arlington, VA
(contractor for Environmental Protection Agency)
- Continued employment by remote telecommunication when I moved to
Wellsboro, PA as of 1 Sept 2004
Non-Profit Organization Development Intern/Assistant: the Jane Goodall Institute,
Silver Spring, MD
Sept 2004 – Mar 2005
Oct 2003 – Dec 2004
Jan - May 2003
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Computer Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; database entry,
some experience with: ArcView; Locate; Access
 Communication - contacted private landowners to secure permission for private land usage for research project
- interacted diplomatically with public working/volunteering for government agencies and
academic institutions
- wrote numerous letters to government officials/corporate heads advocating wildlife and
environmental protection
- conversed frequently with members and donors of non-profit organization to educate and
promote ideals of the organization
- presented information efficiently and effectively to excel in a course focused on biological
report/research presentation
 Wilderness Navigation – off-trail orientation using topography maps, compass, and GPS
 Transportation - 4X4 vehicle driving experience on infrequently maintained rocky, steep, muddy roads
- 4X4 ATV experience
 Certifications - MD DNR Certificate of Boating Safety Education/License
- Open Water Diver SCUBA: PADI
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INTERESTS
Secretary of Environmental Students Association of Salisbury University
Spring 2000
Captain of Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
Fall 2002
Dean’s List Honors (every semester)
1998-2002
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Participated in a week-long canoeing/camping orientation program for incoming college freshmen, then was
selected as a peer counselor/organizer for the trip the next two years
Outdoor activities: hiking, backpacking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, swimming, rock
climbing, biking
Traveling
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. Gary Slater
Research Director
Ecostudies Institute
360-416-6707
305-213-8829
glslater@ecoinst.org
Mr. Sean Kyle
Wildlife Biologist
Contractor
575-921-5070
sean.c.kyle@gmail.com
Ms. Carlene Henneman
Research Associate
Southern Sierra Research Station
760-378-3345
henn0292@umn.edu
Ms. Mary Whitfield
Research Director
Southern Sierra Research Station
760-378-3345
wifl@lightspeed.net
ACADEMIC REFERENCES
Dr. Tony Whall
Professor of English, Director of Honors Program, Retired
Salisbury University
rawhall@salisbury.edu