Arielle Waldstein
121 David Clarks Labs Box 7617 NCSU Raleigh, NC 27696
ahwaldst@unity.nscu.edu (919) 515-4596
Education:
Master
of Science Candidate: Zoology
2006-Present
Advisor:
Dr. Theodore R. Simons
Thesis:
Raccoon ecology in barrier island environments
Bachelor
of Science
August
1999-April 2003
Professional Experience:
Field
Biologist, June-August 2006
Loon
Preservation Committee of
Located and monitored territorial loon pairs, nests
and chicks
Conducted research on loon response to boat traffic
and shoreline development
Developed programs in community awareness and
education to promote loon conservation
Collected and banded target birds
Peace
Corps Volunteer, September
2003-December 2005
Developed environmental education and training
programs for communities surrounding a national park
Trained guides and business people to use
ecologically sound practices in promoting ecotourism
Worked with local resource managers to collect data
on migrating bird populations
Intern,
May-August 2003
Wildlife Preservation Trust of
Monitored and cared for breeding pairs of Eastern
loggerhead shrikes in a captive environment
Documented courtship and breeding behavior
Conducted vegetation surveys to determine the amount
of suitable habitat available
Worked with land owners to create ideal spaces for
shrike reintroduction
Research Assistant, October-November 2001
Conducted mark-recapture population estimates of agile antechinus
in a forest environment
Landscaper and Greenhouse Manager, May -July 2001
Gardenside Nurseries,
Designed and managed gardens for clients
Managed the greenhouses
Veterinary Technician’s Assistant, January 1995-May 1999
Affectionately
Managed the care of all boarders and hospitalized
animals
Administered medications and performed blood
analysis, vaccinations and x-rays
Cleaned and prepped hospital and surgery rooms and
instruments
Handled animals for all procedures