Alexander Thornton resumes & CV records
Resumes

Graduate Student - Early Career Ecologist
Position:
Stormwater Features Inventory Intern at Washington State Department of Transportation, Ecological Site Survey Intern at The Capitol Land Trust
Location:
Olympia, Washington
Industry:
Research
Work:
Washington State Department of Transportation
- Olympia, WA
Stormwater Features Inventory Intern The Capitol Land Trust - Olympia, WA
Ecological Site Survey Intern PETA - Greater New York City Area 2010 - 2012
Captive Wildlife Specialist Wildlife Conservation Society - Greater New York City Area 2008 - 2010
Wild Animal Keeper South Bay Veterinary Hospital - Olympia, Washington 2007 - 2008
Animal Care Provider
Stormwater Features Inventory Intern The Capitol Land Trust - Olympia, WA
Ecological Site Survey Intern PETA - Greater New York City Area 2010 - 2012
Captive Wildlife Specialist Wildlife Conservation Society - Greater New York City Area 2008 - 2010
Wild Animal Keeper South Bay Veterinary Hospital - Olympia, Washington 2007 - 2008
Animal Care Provider
Education:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2013 - 2014
The Evergreen State College 2012 - 2012
University of Florida 2012 - 2012
City University of New York-Hunter College 2010 - 2011
The Evergreen State College 2006 - 2008
Oxford Ambulance Association 2005 - 2005
Purdue University
The Evergreen State College 2012 - 2012
University of Florida 2012 - 2012
City University of New York-Hunter College 2010 - 2011
The Evergreen State College 2006 - 2008
Oxford Ambulance Association 2005 - 2005
Purdue University
Skills:
Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Animal Law, Animal Welfare, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, Sustainability, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Animal Care, Animal Communication, Animal Health, Animal Nutrition, Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation, Antarctic Studies, Climate Change, Climate Change Science, Coastal Management, Coastal Processes, Conservation, Conservation Biology, Disaster Response, Ecological Restoration, Ecology, Evolution, Field Ecology, Field Research, Field Work, Foraging, GIS, GIS Modeling, Habitat Management, Marine Biology, Oceanography, One Health, Ornithology, Penguin Studies, Population Ecology, Rehabilitation, Scuba Diving, Veterinary Technology, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Management, Zoology, Animal Work
Interests:
American Sign Language, animal rescue and rehabilitation, camping, gardening, hiking, kayaking, photography, playing the violin, reading, scuba diving, travel
Honor & Awards:
Student Session Chair for the Technical Program at OCEANS 2013 MTS/IEEE San Diego: An Ocean in Common (Sept. 2013)
Organizing committee for the APECS International Penguin Careers Workshop at the 8th International Penguin Conference (UK; Aug./Sept. 2013)
Earthwatch Institute Student and Teacher Fellowship application review panel, 2010 - present
Earthwatch Institute Conservation Professionals Fellowship, 2009 - Awarded a fully-funded conservation professionals fellowship that allowed for participation in two studies: (1) studying the effects of ecotourism on resident Pacific Grey Whales, while also observing the impact transient animals and climate change have on their food supply, and (2) identifying River Otter den and latrine sites to determine how they utilize these spaces, and setting and maintaining camera traps.
Presented a poster on the “Handling of Wild Spheniscus demersus (African Penguin) Chicks” at the 6th International Penguin Conference in Hobart, Tasmania, 2007
Certifications:
IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00011.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100), U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00101.b Deployment Basics, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00102.b Deployment Basics for FEMA Response Partners, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00111.a Livestock in Disasters, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00230.b Fundamentals of Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00235.b. Emergency Planning, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00240 Leadership & Influence, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00241.a Decision Making and Problem Solving, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00242.a Effective Communication, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00244 Developing and Managing Volunteers, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00271 Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00288 The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00801 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #1 – Transportation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00806 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00808 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #8 – Public Health and Medical Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00809 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #9 – Search and Rescue, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00810 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Cat and Dog First Aid, American Red Cross
Introduction to Volunteering (General Overview and History; Darrows Syringes; Cleaning of Centre, Pools, and Pens; Fundraising and Reception; Home Pen; Record Keeping; Fish Preparation; Folding SANCCOB Boxes), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Handling and Feeding Seabirds (Handling and Holding; Tubing and Feeding; Weighing; Medical Conditions), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Intensive Care Unit (Routine; Record Keeping; Tubing Alone; Nebulizing; Fluids, Ringers, A/D, and Fish), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Admissions (Standard Procedures; Assessing Hydration; Injecting), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Chicks (Eggs and Hatching; Hand-Rearing; Feeding), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Blood Work (Drawing and evaluating; Smears: Staining and Evaluation), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Oiled Wildlife Cleaning, International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference & the International Bird Rescue Research Center
Capturing Oiled Birds, International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference & the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Sea Turtle Necropsy, International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference & the Audubon Nature Institute’s Center for Research of Endangered Species
Open water diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
Circus Inspection Training, Marin Humane Society & PETA
Kitten Palooza! Bottle Babies: Proper Care of Orphaned Kittens, The NYC Feral Cat Initiative
IS-00010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00011.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100), U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00101.b Deployment Basics, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00102.b Deployment Basics for FEMA Response Partners, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00111.a Livestock in Disasters, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00230.b Fundamentals of Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00235.b. Emergency Planning, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00240 Leadership & Influence, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00241.a Decision Making and Problem Solving, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00242.a Effective Communication, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00244 Developing and Managing Volunteers, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00271 Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00288 The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00801 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #1 – Transportation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00806 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00808 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #8 – Public Health and Medical Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00809 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #9 – Search and Rescue, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
IS-00810 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Cat and Dog First Aid, American Red Cross
Introduction to Volunteering (General Overview and History; Darrows Syringes; Cleaning of Centre, Pools, and Pens; Fundraising and Reception; Home Pen; Record Keeping; Fish Preparation; Folding SANCCOB Boxes), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Handling and Feeding Seabirds (Handling and Holding; Tubing and Feeding; Weighing; Medical Conditions), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Intensive Care Unit (Routine; Record Keeping; Tubing Alone; Nebulizing; Fluids, Ringers, A/D, and Fish), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Admissions (Standard Procedures; Assessing Hydration; Injecting), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Chicks (Eggs and Hatching; Hand-Rearing; Feeding), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Blood Work (Drawing and evaluating; Smears: Staining and Evaluation), Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Oiled Wildlife Cleaning, International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference & the International Bird Rescue Research Center
Capturing Oiled Birds, International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference & the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Sea Turtle Necropsy, International Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference & the Audubon Nature Institute’s Center for Research of Endangered Species
Open water diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
Circus Inspection Training, Marin Humane Society & PETA
Kitten Palooza! Bottle Babies: Proper Care of Orphaned Kittens, The NYC Feral Cat Initiative