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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, CO
01.2023

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
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