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Cody L. Barnes
Professional Experience
This page is an outline of my professional experiences thus far. I have applied my education through multiple internship and employment experiences. In the future, I hope to advance my professional experience for continuing to make a difference in my community and increasing our understanding in science. For further information, I can furnish a CV upon request.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Project Manager (Biologist; Civilian)
June 2023- Present
[Sacramento, California]
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Excited to be starting this position...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Environmental Specialist (Local Hire)
April 2023- June 2023
[Sacramento, California]
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Assisted in complying with environmental reviews and other environmental assessments for the declared winter 2022 disaster relief. Identified EHP resource considerations and determined the incident's effect on EHP resources beyond established agreements and protocols for streamlined review. Provided technical assistance on environmental considerations to the incident management organization and external stakeholders. Performed data gathering, analysis, and interagency coordination to prepare EHP compliance documents. Performed site inspections for determining damages and jurisdictions. Awarded certification in Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist and Natural Resources Ecologist EHP Cadre Specialties.
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Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST, Inc.)
Biological Field Technician
March 2022- November 2022
[Northern California]
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Performed field surveys for hawks and eagles. Identified avian species using binoculars and spotting scope. Assisted with site characterization, including an overview of plants/animals and photographing landscape features prior to construction. Reported sensitive status species identified on-site. Navigated using paper and electronic maps. Used compass, GPS units, and other field equipment.
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Oklahoma Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit
Summer Laboratory Technician
May 2018- September 2018
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Developed protocol for more effectively understanding nutritional ecology of sturgeon. Ran nutrient extractions and analyses on aquatic invertebrate prey. Developed statistical analyses for nutrient composition comparisons and contributed to manuscript development. Homogenized and extracted lipids from shovelnose sturgeon. Participated in safety meetings and consistently complied with PPE requirements.
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Resulting publication Open Access link here
Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST, Inc.)
Biological Field Technician
March 2014- July 2014
[South Texas]
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Conducted avian and bat mortality species surveys, fixed-point counts, carcass removal trials, and nesting bird surveys. Recorded presence of sensitive species on-site. Completed surveys in compliance with USFWS Aplomado Falcon survey protocol. Utilized hand-held GPS and wind-speed units.
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Padre Island National Seashore
Biological Science Technician (Sea Turtles)
March 2013- July 2013
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​Conducted daytime surveys for nesting sea turtles utilizing UTVs and 4x4 vehicles.Documented and photographed stranded sea turtles. Applied metal and PIT tags on marine turtles. Independently collected tissue and other biological data from nesting and stranded sea turtles. Utilized proper PPE and participated in safety meetings. Provided orientation to volunteers and staff. Performed minor vehicle repairs in the field.
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Desert Tortoise Monitor
December 2012- January 2013
Monitored electrical transmission line construction activities. Coordinated with team members and enforced project requirements. Flagged and recorded GPS coordinates of tortoise burrows. Identified species on-site.
U.S. Forest Service- Rocky Mountain Research Station
Biological Science Technician (Small Mammals)
June-August 2010
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​Conducted live trapping of small mammals and collected habitat data in burned and unburned regions. Ear-tagged rodents and preserved mammal specimens for the Museum of Southwestern Biology.
California State University Monterey Bay Watershed Institute
Watershed Restoration and Planting Assistant
September 2009-May 2010
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​Led groups of volunteers in watershed restoration events.Instructed local aquatic ecology elementary school field trips.Assisted Green Thumbs planting program for developmentally disabled adult workers.Assisted in sowing seeds, transplanting, and facilities renovation.
Sequoia National Forest
Biological Science Technician (Carnivores)
June-August 2009​
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​Collected and identified carnivore tracks, including marten and fisher hair samples for genetic analysis. Installed field cameras at service stations to monitor carnivore activity. Utilized GPS units, fieldwork flagging, and orienteering skills.Utilized acetylene torch for applying soot layer to track plates.
U.S. Geological Survey- Western Ecological Research Center
Resource Assistant
May-August 2008
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Assisted with several research projects involving the physiology, nutrition, habitat use, and survey and monitoring techniques for desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert.
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* Ft. Irwin Desert Tortoise Translocation Project:
Assisted with several on-going research projects involving the physiology, nutrition, habitat use, and survey and monitoring techniques for desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert. Tracked tortoises using radio telemetry and GPS technology. Assisted with blood sampling via subcarapacial venipuncture. Assisted in attachment and removal of tortoise radio transmitters.
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* Nevada Burn Desert Tortoise Habitat Use Project:
Used radio telemetry to track tortoises in Coyote Springs, Halfway, and Piute Valley. Conducted tortoise sign surveys through burned regions.
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* Joshua Tree Demography Project:
Established quarter hectare transects in Mojave National Preserve, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, and Parashant National Monument. Utilized height poles, diameter tapes, measuring tapes, numbering tags, digital cameras, and GPS instruments.
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Certifications:
Wilderness First Aid (Online Course by Survival Med, 2022), CPR/First Aid/AED certifications (American Heart Association, 2013), ArcGIS certification (ESRI, 2008), GPS Mapping certification (Trimble Navigation, 2008), SCUBA (NAUI, 2009), NSC Defensive Driving (2010), Basic UTV Operation Course (NPS, 2013), OSHA Construction Safety Training (2013), Hunter Education (Arkansas Game & Fish, 2011; Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 2019), Boater's Safety (Boat U.S. Foundation, 2013).
Special Training and Professional Development:
-Shorebird husbandry (Monterey Bay Aquarium, Spring 2009)
-Christmas Bird Counts (Monterey, 2010; Hot Springs National Park, 2011; Long Beach, 2013; Cypress, 2014; Stillwater, 2015; Oklahoma City, 2017; Tulsa, 2018; Logan, 2020; Santa Rosa, 2021; Folsom, 2023).
-Red knot survey experience (Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, 2013).
-Desert tortoise telemetry and sign survey experience (USGS, 2008).
-Assisting with desert tortoise blood sampling (USGS, 2008), desert tortoise husbandry experience (USGS, 2008).
-Collared lizard, fence lizard, watersnake, and salamander monitoring experience (UALR, 2011).
-Hook and line sampling, fin clipping for DNA, and seining experience (TAMUCC, 2013).
-Biomedical Responsible Code of Research training (CITI, 2011, 2014, 2020).
-IACUC Training (CITI, 2014).
-Plant DNA extraction and fish PCR techniques (TAMUCC, 2013).
-Ant identification and husbandry (UALR 2011).
-Avian fixed-point counts and nesting bird surveys (WEST, 2014).
-Graduate Teaching Assistant Conference on Teaching (OSU, Summer 2014)
-Deaf Culture Course (OSU, 2019).
-Conversational American Sign Language Course (OSU, 2019).
-Implicit Bias and Inclusion Training (USU Office of Equity, 2020)
-Laboratory Safety Training (USU EHS, 2020)
-USU Title IX Sexual Harassment Training (2020)
-Impacts of Racism on Recruitment and Retention of Black Arachnologist (American Arachnological Society, 2020)
-The AAS & iNaturalist: Exploring Opportunities for Research and Community Science (American Arachnological Society, 2020)
-Empowering Teaching Excellence Virtual Conference (USU Office of Empowering Teaching Excellence, 2020 and 2021)
-Enabling Interdisciplinary and Team Science Training Course (American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), 2021)
-Land Rover Experience (Off-road through various obstacles including water crossings, mud and ruts, inclines, declines, and side tilts; 2022)
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Teaching Experience:
-Graduate Teaching Associate (OSU 2014-2018):
-Human Anatomy Lab (2017-2018): Guided students through learning about the human body systems through preparatory assignments, practicals, and in-class presentation assignments. Assisted students in mink dissections and discussion of homology with human systems.
-Introduction to Biology Lab (2014- 2016): Assisted students in conducting laboratory experiments and developing effective scientific writing through inquiry based learning.
-Graduate Teaching Assistant (UALR 2010): Taught Science of Biology Lab (2 sections). Developed mini lectures, quizzes, exams, and a class field trip. Assisted students in conducting lab experiments.
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Guest Lectures:
BIOL5123 Behavioral Ecology (Graduate Course at Oklahoma State University)
-Nutritional Ecology (February 2019)
-Eusocial Insects (April 2019)
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Representative Introduction to Biology Lab Student Publications:
Jacqulyn, K., Meade, A., Smith, R., & Barnes, C. (2016). Differentiation of Thermoregulatory Responses in Two Life Stages of the Mealworm. Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations, 4(1).
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Johnson, K., Gurwell, K., & Barnes, C. (2016). Effect of Temperature on Cricket Behavior?. Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations, 5(1).
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Gayaldo, S., Roberson, K., Osburn, H., & Barnes, C. (2016). How Level of Human Recreation Affects Algae Density from Different Water Sources in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations, 5(3).
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Allen, M., Burdge, K., Behrens, L., Colvin, J., & Barnes, C. (2016). The Influence of Bird Population on the Cell Density in Varying Water Sources. Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations, 5(3)
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Continuing Education (2022):
-LinkedIn Learning:
Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement Foundations of GIS Introduction to Photography
Foundations of Accessible Learning Learning QGIS Learning DSLR Filmmaking
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-Introduction to Urban Agriculture (Online Course through Oregon State University Professional & Continuing Education)
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