Angela Harvey

Angela Harvey-- PO Box 7444 Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502 Flexible and innovative individual with sound record of achievement in diverse disciplines. Demonstrated experience in field research, literature review, scientific writing, global and local environmental issues, citizen science, and community-based conservation/species preservation. Skilled in online technologies and support software. Licensed pilot and SCUBA certified. Education Miami University- Oxford, OH- Master’s in Biology Capstone https://www.dragonflyworkshops.org/eportfolios/view_shared?external_id=zIQjtS28Jg  Designed, conducted, and reported local research to support coursework    Developed survey of park and conservation managers to determine motivation and tools used in decision-making Facilitated interviews and generated historical timeline map of surrounding counties to show change in land use from equestrians’ perspectives Conducted two-year study on the introduced joro spider (Nephila clavata) in north Georgia using a citizen science model, included lectures and fieldwork training with local high-school students  Contributed to overseas fieldwork in Belize, Mongolia, Namibia   Assisted local researchers in field work including endangered species preservation, camera trapping, species reintroduction, climate change and deforestation, grassland composition and sampling, transects and game counts Worked on teams to design and conduct population and ecology studies including aquatic species composition and behavior, temperature and physical dynamics among thorn trees, bush encroachment, ethograms, community conservation Florida State University- Tallahassee, FL- Bachelor’s in Communications, Cum Laude Experience Chicopee Woods Area Park, Gainesville, GA 2018-present Aquatic Center Monitoring   Developed and conducted study on park usage for Executive Team Designed written report of study for presentation to Commission and Board Elachee Nature Science Center, Gainesville, GA 2018-present Naturalist    Developed materials and presentations on spider ecology and identification for staff development Instituted new exhibit on introduced joro spiders for Natural History Museum on campus Instructed visitors and students in biological/ecological monitoring & field techniques for water and land programs Eagle Ranch, Flowery Branch, GA- Manager of equine-assisted learning and therapy program  Developed program for resident youth and families o Designed curriculum for use in resident school and in the field to teach basic horsemanship skills o Facilitated use of horses in personal goal attainment and family sessions o Collaborated with youth care and counseling staff to formulate and implement plans to integrate horses into program for residents and families   Pioneered training program for staff o Constructed curriculum and schedule using horses to assist in training new staff o Initiated regular exercises for staff teams to improve teamwork and communication o Improvised spot sessions to address unique challenges for specific staff members as needed Supervised barn and grounds o Directed and administered care of ranch horses o Maintained barn, fields, riding rings, and equipment o Managed barn staff and volunteer groups including hiring, payroll, scheduling, training, conflict resolution HLM Consultants, Inc., Auburn, GA- Research assistant for public health consulting company   Conducted and synthesized literature reviews for ongoing legal cases Composed background material for curriculum & assisted in presentations for seminars and emergency-preparedness exercises Teaching assistant for HLM staff teaching online and traditional lecture classes in Emory University’s Public Health department    Developed curriculum for new classes and maintained up-to-date case studies for ongoing subjects Facilitated communication between professors and Emory officials Oversaw class of students outside lectures including communication, clarification of material, submissions, and assessment Math/Science Tutor, Chestnut Mountain, GA-    Instructed class of homeschool students in life and physical sciences Developed hybrid program of lecture and participatory/project-based education Tutored individuals in science and math Heritage Academy, Oakwood, GA- Teacher    Examined and suggested curriculum for new alternative school in secondary math and science Collaborated on first-year team of teachers to develop science and math program Taught Trigonometry, Geometry, and Physical Sciences WOKV/WKQL, Jacksonville, FL- Producer, Assistant Program Director, Reporter for local radio station DARPA, Florida State University, FL- Research assistant   Formulated, manufactured, and tested superconductor ceramics Researched and condensed relevant literature on emerging laser technology Computer and Technical Skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, Hangout Google Earth Web design PDF Architect Mendeley Skype WebEx Game cameras GPS mapping Orienteering Volunteer Experience United States Pony Clubs, Southeast Region - Instructor & Judge Phoenix Martial Arts, Buford, GA - Instructor Francis Fong Martial Arts, John’s Creek, GA - Instructor Other Experience SCUBA certified Licensed Private Pilot