Camille Holbrook Warbington:
CAREER:
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Alberta, 2014 – Current
Ph.D. Student; Advisor: Mark Boyce
- Field capture of adult Sitatunga.
- GPS Collar Transmitter, monitoring, and movement detection.
- Field investigation of Sitatunga movement, ecology and population.
- Collection of DNA samples.
- Camera trapping.
Biologist, Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Baton Rouge, LA, , 2013–2014
• Develop Notice of Intent regarding defining new regulations for Film and Entertainment Wildlife Possession Permit and Aerial Control of Feral Hogs and present to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and at public hearings, leading to successful adoption of regulations
• Draft revision and Amendments to Potentially Dangerous Quadruped, Big Exotic Cats, and Non- Human Primates regulations and present to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission for consideration and adoption
• Serve as top-level advisor to Assistant Secretary of Wildlife relative to the Nuisance Animal Program, Wildlife Rehabilitator Program, Non-Game Quadruped Program, and Potentially Dangerous Wild Animal and Non-Human Primate Program
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2010 – 2013
M.S. Student; Advisor: Tim Van Deelen
- Field capture of adult and neonatal white-tailed deer, including chemical immobilization
- Vaginal Implant Transmitter (VIT) fitting, monitoring, and parturition detection
- Field investigation of deer mortality, including development of field guide
- Vegetation surveys of fawn bed sites
- Bayesian statistical methods
- Survival analysis
Biological Science Technician-Research, U.S. Forest Service, New Ellenton, SC, 2007-2010
Wildlife:
- Telemetry and triangulation of white-tailed deer, coyotes, and red-headed woodpeckers
- Field investigation of mortality signals
- Field capture of adult and neonatal deer and red-headed woodpeckers
- Use of vaginal implant transmitters, rocket nets, tranquilizer darts, forward-looking infra-red cameras (FLIR), radio-collars, radio-backpacks, GPS, mist nets
Biomass: - Collection of woody plant samples, tree measurements, and other data - Monitor, repair, and troubleshoot irrigation system
Other: - Digitize and create GIS shape files - Digital editing of images
Animal Protection Inspector, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Atlanta, GA, 2004–2007
- Perform inspections and investigations for compliance with federal and state laws, rules,
and regulations in regards to domestic and companion animals
- Serve as bird and reptile consultant for husbandry and disease cases across the state
- Promoted to Inspector II in 2006
Raptor Rehabilitator, The Wildlife Center, Pelham, AL, 2003-2004
- Administer medical treatments, including injectable drugs, tube feeding, and sample collection
- Return young through computer-enhanced recordings of alarm calls
- Handle animals, including large birds, mammals, and reptiles
- Handle non-releasable, glove-trained Barred Owl and Mississippi Kite
Animal Caretaker, Edisto Island Serpentarium, Edisto Island, SC, 2002
- Perform educational turtle, snake, iguana and alligator shows with live specimens
- Rescue nuisance reptiles from homes and public areas
MEDIA APPERANCES & PUBLICATIONS:
PBS - NATURE Episode 13, 2013 - The Secret Life of Deer
South Carolina ETV -Nature Scene- Episode 4, 2008 -
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Turner South - The Natural South Episode 212 -
Rescuing Alabama's Wild Creatures
Pilot- Captive in the Wild - Episode 1 -
Southern Hospitality
(Edisto Island Serpentarium South Carolina/Yellow River Game Ranch, Georgia)
Commercial Public Relations Media:
Remidease - Principal - Industrial Film
ECHL Augusta Lynx - Principal - Sports Medicine Associates
ECHL Augusta Lynx - Principal - Doctor's Hospital
ECHL Augusta Lynx - Principal - Indiego Joe's Restaurant
ECHL Augusta Lynx - Principal - "Bank Heist" Commercial
ECHL Augusta Lynx - Principal - "Ryan's Parents" Commercial
ECHL Augusta Lynx - Principal - In-Game Public Address Announcer (150 games +)
Black Scorpion Films - Principal - "Final Draft" Sidewalk Film Festival Award Winner
DV's Walking Stick - Principal - "Corruption of Job" Atlanta 48 Hour Film Festival Award Winner
Family Curse Films - Principal - "Another Monster" Atlanta 48 Hour Film Festival Award WInner
Family Curse Films - Principal - "The Lullaby" Iris Film Festival Award Winner
Family Curse FIlms -Principal - "The Gorda" Feature film as Actress and Firearms Expert.
Publications:
FWE -Forrestry Ecology Newsletter- Fawn Project- 2012
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Best Student Presentation, Wisconsin Chapter of The Wildlife Society, 2013
Furbearer Trapping License, Wisconsin, 2013
Fur School for “U”, March 2013
Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow, 2012
Member of Graduate Women in Science
Member of The Wildlife Society
Volunteer, Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), 2012-Present
Camera Operator and Production Assistant, Family Curse Films, 2004-2012
Safe-Capture International, Chemical Immobilization of Animals Certificate, 2010
US Forest Service Southern Region Green Team – Tier Four, 2009
Red Card Certified (Wild Fire Fighting Training) – Moderate, 2009
National Wildfire Coordinating Group classes S-130, S-190, L-180, & I-100, 2009
Presenter, Women Uniting to Save Our Planet, Savannah River All-Hands Meeting, 2009
Public Address Announcer & Promotions Manager, Augusta Lynx Hockey Team, 2006-2008
FEMA Animals in Emergencies Training Courses, 2007
Incident Command System 100, 200, 300 Training Courses, 2007
Prophlactic Rabies Vaccinations, 2003
Golden Key National Honor Society,1999 - 2002
Collegiate Student Exchange - University Alaska Fairbanks, 2000 - 2001
Scuba Diving Certification, 2000
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, 1999
AFS Exchange Student - Reykjavik, Iceland, 1996 - 1997
Daimler-Benz Award of Excellence, 1995