Vivian Kimball
:: 11 Elm Street, Westborough, MA 01581
:: 508-709-9425 :: vivian@jeffandvivian.com

Education

:: Master of Science: Conservation Biology; 2011
Antioch University New England, Keene, NH

:: Recent coursework: Conservation Biology, Community Ecology, Ecological Research Design, Natural Resource Inventory for Vegetation, Watershed Science, GIS, Field Mammalogy, Wildlife Research Techniques, Avian Nesting Ecology, Ecological Economics and Public Policy, Social Marketing, Land Protection and Stewardship, Nonprofit Leadership & Management

:: Bachelor of Science: Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication; 2003
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

Skills

:: Able to self-manage and keep deadlines while juggling several projects at once

:: Quick to learn, with close attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills

:: Skillful and diplomatic communicator

:: Strong grasp of English spelling and grammar, and familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

:: Baseline documentation and monitoring of conservation restrictions: mapping, photographic documentation, evaluation of current land use, written report

:: Natural resource inventory techniques: line intercept, transect, point quarter, quadrat and variable plot sampling

:: Wildlife research techniques: bird banding and tagging, fixed and variable radius point and transect counts, spot-mapping, radio telemetry, mark-resighting, mark-recapture

:: Familiarity with wetland identification criteria, valuation and delineation 

:: Very strong computer skills: proficient in both Mac and Windows environments, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator); basic experience with FileMaker, ArcGIS, JMP, PAST, DOBSERV, DISTANCE, MARK, and PRESENCE

Experience

:: 2009–present: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Thesis research: Banding, tagging, satellite-tracking gulls. Observing human-gull interaction (feeding). Implementing communication strategy to reduce feeding. 

:: 2009–present: Westborough Community Land Trust
Assisting with release and monitoring of Galerucella beetles to control purple loosestrife invasion.

:: 2009–2010: Whole Terrain
Co-Editor
Solicited, selected, and edited environmental literary works, including pieces by Charles Siebert, Jeffrey Hollender, and Kathleen Dean Moore. 

:: Summer 2010: The Trustees of Reservations
Ecology Intern
Created signage, conducted a small volunteer study, monitored loosestrife biocontrol project, inventoried and mapped rare plants and animals, analyzed study plot data, created invasives management plans, controlled invasives. 

:: 2009: Massachusetts Audubon Society
Assisted with GIS mapping and implementation of new MassGIS OpenSpace Toolbar.

:: 2009: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Mapped invasive plant species with ArcPad on a GPS unit on Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge.  

:: 2004–2008: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, NY
Design Studio Manager
Designed high-quality children’s books and gift items (calendars, journals, notebooks); managed digital archives, marketing requests, and department maintenance tasks. Kept records of original artwork, and created detailed Excel document and filing system for monitoring book reprints. Worked with committee members across departments to improve book reprint process and workflow. 

:: 2003: Camp Mattatuck Boy Scout Camp, Plymouth, CT
Director of Climbing and COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience)
Managed high- and low-ropes courses and taught youth leadership skills.

Committees & Service

:: Westborough Conservation Commission
Board Member (2010–present)
Associate Board Member (2009-2010)

:: Westborough Community Land Trust
Board of Directors, Education Committee Co-Chair, Outreach Committee Member (2009–present)

:: Nashaway Trackers
Volunteer Tracker (2008–present)

:: Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program
Public attendee of Advisory Committee meetings (2009–present)
Marketing/Design Volunteer (2009): designed outreach material

:: The Nature Conservancy
Volunteer (2003–2008): removed invasive species at Shelter Island, assisted with clerical work, designed newsletters and NYC Young Professionals Group logo.