Jonathan Warren

Curriculum Vitae

Education

M.S.      Christopher Newport University (Environmental Science)

Thesis Title:  Applicability and reliability of survey techniques to diagnose roost use by Townsend’s Big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) in Pershing County, Nevada.

In Progress.

B.S.    Christopher Newport University (Biology minor in Philosophy & Religious Studies). May 2006.

Research Interests

• Ornithology
• Bat Conservation
• Conservation biology
• Marine mammalogy and biology
• Mammalogy

Research / Field Work

Christopher Newport University

• Led rate of decaying matter study in the Dragon Run Swamp and Mariners’ Museum Park.
• Assisted in Dolphin Field Research of Bottlenose dolphins in the Elizabeth River. 
• Led Eastern bluebird study in Newport News Park studying nesting success, parental investment, delivery rates of prey items to nestlings.
• Led an insect study at the Mariners’ Museum Park to compare the distribution of arthropods found among various vegetation locations.
• Established a bluebird trail in Mariners’ Museum Park consisting of 12 houses.
• Assisted in studying roost selection and habitat of Rafinesque’s big eared bat in Sussex County, Virginia.
• Assisted in research that was conducted on sand dunes at Grandview Beach.
• Assisted with the Chemical Analysis of Glandular Secretions in Chiroteran Species of the bats in Pershing County, Nevada.
• Assisted with the potential variation of insect diversity and habitat quality utilized by Townsend's Big-Eared Bats in Pershing County, Nevada.
• Assisted in the differential use of Pinyon-Juniper woodland habitat by Corynorhinus townsendii in Pershing County, Nevada.
• Assisted in the phylogeography and population genetics of Flammulated Owls (Otus flammeolus) in Carson City, Nevada.
• Led a study of the applicability and reliability of survey techniques of Townsend’s Big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) in Pershing County, Nevada.
• Currently leading Eastern bluebird study in Mariners’ Museum Park studying nesting success, parental investment, and delivery rates of prey items to nestlings.

Employment

University of New Mexico / Nevada Department of Wildlife

• August 20006 – May 2006. Field Researcher / Biologist & Project Leader.

 Christopher Newport University

• Currently - May 2006. Office Assistant in the BCES Building, Chemistry Lab Assistant, Teaching Assistant for two Biology III classes, and Teaching Assistant for Animal Behavior.
• May 2006 - February 19, 2006. Office Assistant in the BCES Building.
• May 2006 - January 16, 2006. Teaching Assistant for Ornithology.

 Chick-fil-A, FSU at Coliseum Drive and Coliseum Mall in Hampton, VA:

• March 7, 2006 - July 15, 2000. Shift Manager, Team Leader, Customer Service Supervisor, Sr. Trainer, Trainer, and Trainee

Work Experience

University of New Mexico / Nevada Department of Wildlife

• Field Researcher / Biologist: Radio Telemetry, Mist netting, Pitfall & Malaise trap collection, and Owl Pellet Collection.
• Project Leader:  External Survey Techniques - Through the use of closed-circuit cameras, sony nightshot cameras, night vision goggles, TrailMasters, flood lamps, and remote controlled vehicles.

Christopher Newport University

• Office Assistant:  Aiding professors, making copies, answering the phone, putting together displays, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment.
• Chemistry Lab Assistant:  Helped to setup lab exercises, organized the chemical stock room, and help to mix chemicals.
• Teaching Assistant for two Biology III:  Taught and assisted students in conducting experiments.  Graded lab note books.
• Teaching Assistant for Animal Behavior:  Assisted in the preparation of lab exercises and took care of lab animals.
• Teaching Assistant for Ornithology:  Developed a Bird Identification CD which included pictures and calls of 121 most common birds in Virginia.  Also aided in making lab exams, grading papers, and planning lab secessions.

Chick-fil-A, FSU at Coliseum Drive and Coliseum Mall in Hampton, VA:

• Shift Manager – Make setup sheets, running the crew, handle customer complaints, promoting a positive environment, motivating the crew, counting registers, performing daily deposits, firing people, interviewing people, catering functions, fostering second mile service, closing the day out, cleaning functions, and handling situations.
• Night Time Training Coordinator - Responsible for tracking, creating tests, leading training exercises, encouragement, and name badge pins.
• Kid’s Night Director – Responsible for crafts, monthly newsletter, guests, & activities.
• P.O.P. Director – Responsible for store decorations and advertisements. 
• Sampler – Presented samples to customers.
• Mascot – Was the cow upon occasion at different events.
• Graphic Design Artist – Created many brochures for fundraisers, store outing signs, rug designs, and catering brochures.

Teaching Experience

Course Lectures, Christopher Newport University

• ENVS 545, Mammalogy “Carnivores”.

Teaching Assistant, Christopher Newport University

• BIOL 495, Ornithology.

 Society Affiliations

• Graduate Student Association – President and Founder.
• North American Bluebird Society.
• Bat Conservation International.

Service

Adult Choir. Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA.

Adopt- a-Spot. Chick-fil-A at Coliseum Drive FSU in Hampton, VA.

Bay Days Education Booth for the CNU Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science Department.  Christopher Newport University.

Leaded and Assisted in the Recycling in the Biology Department. Christopher Newport University.

GSA Student Research Seminar Organizer. Christopher Newport University.

Sunday School Teacher. 3rd Grade. Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA.

Usher. Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA.

Honors and Awards

2006                   The National Dean’s List

2006 - 2002

• Kellam, Weaver-Fagan Scholarship, $8,000 total ($2,000 each year)
• Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship, $4,000 total ($1,000 each year

Grants and Stipends

2006

Christopher Newport University

BCES Graduate Student Assistantship.  Full tuition for two terms (equivalent to $7,000) and $2,000 in stipends.  Applicability and reliability of survey techniques to diagnose roost use by Townsend’s Big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) in Pershing County, Nevada.

Honors Summer Stipend.  $1,000.00.  Applicability and reliability of survey techniques of Townsend’s Big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) in Pershing County, Nevada.

Nevada Department of Wildlife

$55,930.00. A proposal to study the efficacy of current survey techniques and develop standardized protocols that produce biologically accurate models of roost use of abandoned mines by bats in Nevada (Sherwin PI – In Review).

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

2006

Christopher Newport University

BCES Sherwin Research Lab Brochure.

Presentations

2006

Christopher Newport University

GSA Student Research Seminar.  Applicability and reliability of survey techniques to diagnose roosts used by Townsend’s Big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) in Pershing County, Nevada.

Training Seminars / Professional Development

2006

Christopher Newport University

Customer Service Training Seminar “I’ll be CNU.”

2005

Chick-fil-A, FSU at Coliseum Drive in Hampton, VA

Great Leaders SERVE / Leadership ropes course at Camp Winshape in Rome, GA.

2004

Chick-fil-A, FSU at Coliseum Drive in Hampton, VA

Summit Leadership Training “Servant Leadership” in Atlanta, GA.

2003

Chick-fil-A, FSU at Coliseum Drive in Hampton, VA

Leadership 101 – Basic Leadership Skills Development in Williamsburg, VA.

Technological Skills

Proficient at:

Adobe GoLive

Adobe Photoshop

Apple iMove

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

The Print Shop

Windows Movie Maker

Special Interests

Avid Coin Collector – Specializing in Lincoln Cents dating back to 1909, Early American Cents dating back to 1795, Statehood Quarters, and Golden Dollar Coins.

References