1. Christian Reagin
1 Dillon Avenue
Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776
631-258-2209
cdreagin@gmail.com
Career Ambitions
 Develop field studies concerning wildlife,especially thoseof conservation concern
 Rescue and rehabilitatewildlife
 Teach and encourage sustainableand safeenvironmental practices
EDUCATION
State University of New York, Plattsburgh, NY 08/2011 – 01/2016
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
California State University, Monterey Bay, CA 01/2014 – 03/2014
Wildlands Studies,Study Abroad
Suffolk Community College, Selden NY 08/2008 – 05/2011
Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts
RELEVANTCOURSEWORK
 WildlifeEcology (ENV499)
o Explored the natural history,biodiversity,diel cycles,behavior and movement patterns, food preference,
and community and habitatinteractions amongstwildlifespecies.Learned different approaches to
surveyingand identifyingwildlife,specifically vertebrates through trapping,surveys,animal trackingusing
GPS and radio-telemetry, strictly devoted to the use of the scientific method, and GIS analysis.
 Environmental Field Survey (ENV371)
o Applied practical,theoretical,and analytical skills to a hands-on biological study of the diverseflora and
fauna of the many different tropical landscapes of Peru.Explored the progression of field research in the
tropics from the formulation of questions and the generation of hypotheses to the collection,analysis,
and interpretation of data.
 Wildlands Environmentand Culture (ENV372)
o Field studies courseconcerningon-siteresearch within field locations,learned aboutinteractions among
cultural groups and the environment. Used region and culture-specific casestudies to evaluate historical
and up-to-date cultural and environmental uses of wildlands and wildlifecommunities.Examined
outcomes of environmental policies and wildlifemanagement, includingboth sociological and natural
consequences.
 Forest Ecology and Management (ENV338)
o Assessed interrelationships amongstkey environmental factors in forested ecosystems. Simulations
describing the development of forest stands were discussed alongwith analyses of silvicultural systems
for uneven-aged and even-aged forest stands.
 Environmental Management (ENV329)
o Explored essential approachesfor managingland,air and water resources for environmental protection
and pollution control.Stressed the importanceof ecological principles aswell as real-world aspects of
compliancewith environmental regulations.
 Public Speaking (COM105)
o Learned essential steps in preparingand presentingspeeches. Practiced using audienceanalysis and
research tools.

2. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Painted Turtle Population Survey Across a Rural to Urban Gradient in Northern NY
 Set and monitored hoop traps at 2 sites
 Handled, collected age/growth metrics on painted turtles as partof the Ecological Research as Education network
(EREN) Turtlepop collaborativeproject
 Data analysisusing ProgramMark
 Formal oral and written presentation
Monkey Population and Abundance Survey in Manu National Park in the Peruvian Rainforest
 Located many different species of monkey populations dwellingin trees within approximately 20km of Cocha
Cashu research facility
 Determined DBH and height of trees carryingmonkeys as well as identifyingmonkey and tree species
 Preformed basic data analysis
 Formal oral and written presentation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Walt Disney World, Orlando,Florida 02/2015 – 08/2015
College Internship Program, Custodial and Guest Services. Partnered with castmembers in different roles to ensure
the safety and enhance the experience enjoyed by our Guests.
Chipotle, Plattsburgh,New York 05/2014 - 12/2014
Grill Cook, Cashier, Customer Services. In charge of food and customer safety.
SKILLS
Field:
 Proficientin methods of capture and releasewith a strongfocus on safety and ethical animal treatment (floating
hoop nets, box traps,glow dusting,and electrofishing.)
 Learned to acquireinformation using camera traps,point-countsurveys,and permanent study plots.
 Skillful in establishingpermanent forest plots. Familiarity with a clinometer, biltmore stick,DBH tape, spherical
densiometer, 10-factor prism,and increment borer.
 Experienced in establishing,validating,and executing organized decision-making,systems thinkingand adaptive
management-based methodologies for addressingenvironmental concerns.
Lab:
 Skillful in DNAextraction, PCR and agarosegel electrophoresus,and salivary amylasegel electrophoresus
Computer:
 Proficientin MicrosoftOfficeSuite, ArcMap GIS, STELLA, and Program Mark
Other:
 Strong communication,problem solving,and presentation abilities.
 Very confident with guest serviceinteractions.
References available upon request.