Brandon Bagon
Colorado Springs
Summary
Experienced in wildlife conservation and habitat management, leveraging skills in GIS, data analysis, and team collaboration to drive successful projects. Hard working young professional, with a strong adaptability, drive to learn new skills, and problem-solving focus. Seeking to contribute and grow as a Forestry Technician to support healthy forests.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Terrestrial and Conservation Biology Technician
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Springs
03.2024 - Current
- Bighorn sheep conservation work on Pikes Peak, Dome Rock, and the Rampart Range.
- Participated in Dome Rock camera trap study for bighorn sheep.
- Big Game management and conservation work.
- Participated with District Wildlife Managers in capture and relocation work with bears, deer, and moose.
- Interacted with private land owners for permission to work on their land.
- Maintained and fixed up equipment.
- Hauled flatbed trailers with ATVs and UTVs.
- Hauled horse trailers with live animals.
- Raptor monitoring and working with the program to manage volunteers.
- Black Footed Ferret management and conservation.
- Forest habitat and sheep habitat work.
- Trailer maintenance.
- Deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn classification and population flights.
- CWD checks and mandatory reports.
Wrangler
Emerald Valley Ranch at the Broadmoor
Colorado Springs
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervised safety procedures during horse rides and interactions to provide safe and enjoyable ranch stays for guests.
- Taught hundreds of ranch guests basic horse riding and care techniques.
- Facility maintenance and repairs.
- Trained new employees on riding techniques, how to interact with guests, and upkeep of the facilities.
- Responsible for the daily care of 60 or more horses, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring health.
- Guided and Taught Fly Fishing lessons and took guests out into the wilderness to fish while learning about the habitat and area.
Wildlife Caretaker
Wildlife West Nature Park
Edgewood
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Built habitat for native species of the Rocky Mountains
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to veterinary staff.
- Conducted habitat maintenance to ensure natural environments for animals.
- Educated visitors about wildlife conservation and park programs.
Terrestrial volunteer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Springs
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Participated and learned about bighorn sheep management and sheep counts.
Education
B.A. - Geography & Environmental Science, Wildlife Bio
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO01.2023
Associates in Science - Biology
Trinidad State College
01.2021
Skills
- Mechanical proficiency
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving strategies
- Maintenance and repairs
- Habitat project management
- Wildlife conservation and management
- Adaptability and learning
- Team collaboration
- GIS and remote sensing
- Equipment maintenance
- Habitat restoration
- Wildlife management
- Data collection
- Team leadership
Certification
S-212 Wildland Chainsaw Course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Terrestrial and Conservation Biology Technician
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
03.2024 - Current
Terrestrial volunteer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
11.2023 - 03.2024
Wrangler
Emerald Valley Ranch at the Broadmoor
04.2023 - 10.2023
Wildlife Caretaker
Wildlife West Nature Park
04.2015 - 09.2018
B.A. - Geography & Environmental Science, Wildlife Bio
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associates in Science - Biology
Trinidad State College