Curriculum vitae Jordi Segers
Versatile and energetic field ecologist with a Bachelor in Animal and Wildlife management and Graduate degree in applied science, specifically biology. Proficient in many aspects of ecological research such as leading field expeditions, data analysis and manuscript writing. Dedicated to and passionate about field ecology and wildlife conservation. |
Employment history
Field Technician in Bat Research - Western University, London, ON
April 2014 - October 2015
- Captured bats using mist nets at Long Point Bird Observatory and Bruce Peninsula National Park to collect stable isotope samples and radio track for long-distance migration research
- Monitored status and impact of white nose syndrome on Myotis bat species through capture, radio tracking and day roost characterization
Field Leader and Technician in Bat Research - Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS
May 2012 – July 2014
- Conduct cave surveys to study bat abundance, species diversity and WNS related mortality
- Captured bats using mist nets and harp traps at summering, wintering and swarming sites to collect genetic samples and migratory and foraging data
- Presenting research findings to a scientific and non-scientific audience through stage presentations, poster presentations and written manuscript style documentation
- Analyzing collected data using SPSS 20, Systat and R (stable isotope packages SIAR and SIBER) and writing published manuscripts on conducted studies
Teaching Assistant in Biology - Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS
Sep 2012 – Apr 2014
- Assisted professors in preparing course material, marking lab assignments, invigilating exams and instructing undergraduate students both in-lab and during field excursions
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant - Agricultural Nature Society Water, Land & Dijken, Purmerend, the Netherlands
(seasonal) Jul 2009 - Mar 2012
- Managed and communicated with over 800 volunteers while organizing seasonal field work by creating, organizing and delivering guidelines and materials for research mandate and expectations of volunteers
- Performed nest searches and nest checks on endangered ground nesting birds by methodically marking and investigating potential and current nesting areas for the conservation of protected and endangered species
Biological Field Leader & Technician - Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
2008 and 2011
- Leading and assisting in a large variety of conservational fieldwork during scientific expeditions to isolated places
- Organizing scientific expeditions and leading volunteers at remote field sites while warranting safe working conditions in unpredictable enivornment and weather conditions
Other Ecology Jobs
2006 – 2010
- Working on ongoing environmental impact surveys
- Being part of a dynamic team of field workers and scientists in field and lab environments
Educational qualifications
2012 - 2014
Master of Science in Biology
Thesis title: Movement dynamics of the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) and the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) in Nova Scotia
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2003 - 2008
Bachelor Honours Animal Management (non-production animals)
Major: Wildlife Management, Policy and Communication
Van Hall-Larenstein/ Wageningen University, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
Skills and licenses
2015 Transportation of Dangerous Goods training (air and ground)
2014 Fire-arms safety training (unrestricted)
2013 Wilderness first-aid training
2013 ATV safety training
2010 Padi open water diving license
2008 Participated in mist net training sessions led by associate professor Dianne Brunton,
Phd Shauna Baillie and Phd Luis Ortiz-Cathedral from Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
2004 Drivers license B
1998 Typing diploma, Scheidegger Opleidingen, Purmerend, The Netherlands
1995 Horse Riding Diploma of the Dutch Equitation Federation, Baarn, The Netherlands
Computer skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), SPSS 20, Systat 12, R.3.0.2, Stable isotope analyses; SIAR, SIBER, ArcGis 10 – Plotting radio telemetry fixes and doing spatial analyses, developing multi-criteria evaluations, Adobe Photoshop CS3 – Advanced image editing and graphic design.
Languages
Dutch and English (fluent orally and in writing)