
Ecologist, Business Owner - Entertainer
Greater Los Angeles Area

Ecologist, Business Owner - Entertainer
Greater Los Angeles Area
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BIOLOGY
My professional experience spans nearly a decade in environmental compliance, biological resource assessment, identification, and restoration. I have prepared numerous biological reports and assessments to document compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Department of Fish and Game Codes, Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and federal and state Endangered Species Act. I have extensive knowledge of the sensitive habitats, plants, and wildlife of the Southwest. I have conducted focused surveys for rare plants, desert tortoise, Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard, coastal California gnatcatcher, burrowing owl, least Bell’s vireo to name a few.
I have been able to work on a wide-range of projects including military installations, railroads, roads, utilities, public works, and private, commercial, residential development. As a Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist/GIS Technician I have been able to work closely with planners, engineers, lawyers, GIS, construction I have been able to foster and maintain successful working relationships with regulatory agencies, resources specialist, and colleagues that are essential to a successful project.
ENTERTAINMENT
I am also the founder and owner of Video, Music and Magic, a mobile entertainment company. This business was started in 1994 to out of a love for people and music; creating memorable events. For more information about Video, Music and Magic, you may visit the company website at: http://www.vmmdj.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CEQA, Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP), Western Riverside MSHCP, Sensitive species surveys. Environmental report preparation such as Habitat Assessments, Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and Focused Surveys.
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
Master of Ceremonies, Music, lighting, video (projection and slideshows)
Outdoors, music, movies, hiking, investing, new technology, entertainment trends, All things Star Wars related
Video, Music & Magic
• American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA), Southern California Chapter
• Crossmix
• Orange Chamber of Commerce
Biologist
• American Birding Association (ABA)
• Audubon
• California Native Plant Society (CNPS)
• California Society for Ecological Restoration (SERCAL)
• California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC)
• California Native Grass Association (CNGA)
• California Native Plant Society (CNPS)
• Desert Tortoise Council
• Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Southern California Botanists
• Southern California Chaparral Field Institue
• Southwestern Herpetologists Society
• Western Bird Banding Association (WBBA)
• Western Field Ornithologist (WFO)
• The Wildlife Society (TWS), Western Section, TWS Southern California Chapter
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
General
• Faith Lutheran Church (former member)
• Christ Lutheran Church
• Redeemer Lutheran Church (former member)