Joseph Willman

Education

Executed stewardship activities at public facing and in-progress nature preserves, including trail maintenance, installation of trail markers, and posting property boundaries
Designed and produced land management maps for preserves and current condition reports for conservation easements using ArcGIS Pro
Conducted education and outreach at recreational sites, informing visitors about conservation work and the properties while gathering feedback to enhance public engagement
Spearheaded a collaboration with BirdWeather to develop a procedure for bioacoustics stations to function in field environments without Wi-Fi; applied data science techniques to process and upload bird data to BirdWeather’s platform
Served as a temporary GIS contractor producing maps for preserve management, board comunnication, and donor outreach.

Defined, developed, and launched public-facing geospatial maps to support USDA and agency-specific initiatives
Worked with the USDA’s Rural Development team to review public-facing inventory of ArcGIS products for possible product refinement

Conducted an independent research project on the American alligator using camera trapping techniques to monitor and analyze populations and behavior
Generated GIS products and maps to visualize and interpret data collected from camera traps, providing valuable insights into animal behavior
Demonstrated expertise in animal husbandry by effectively caring for and managing native and exotic species, ensuring their health and well-being in an education and conservation-focused environment
Led engaging and informative education programs to educate visitors and residents about the island’s unique ecology and wildlife

Conducted comprehensive invasive species removal efforts across diverse ecosystems, ranging from rural to urban areas throughout Wisconsin, contributing to the preservation of native flora and fauna
Demonstrated strong attention to detail by actively participating in data collection and entry, including conducting tick surveys, vegetation surveys, and scoring camera trap photos
Successfully completed an independent research project on anti-predatory behavior in white-tailed deer and presented findings at the undergraduate research symposium

Provided care for a diverse range of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including endangered species, prioritizing their medical needs, and ensuring their well-being
Developed expertise in diagnosing and treating common wildlife diseases and parasites, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of wildlife rehabilitation
Utilized anatomical knowledge and epidemiological insights to perform necropsies on deceased animals, contributing to a greater understanding of wildlife anatomy and disease patterns

Cleaned and disinfected enclosures and performed other custodial duties such as cleaning tools and equipment
Fed and conducted routine maintenance checks and inspections of 50+ primate enclosures
Created and organized enrichment items and toys for the entire primate center to increase quality of life
Administered shots and performed routine check-ups on primates
Implemented improvements to enclosures to enhance safety and improve quality of life

Played on a competitive team in the Big 10 Rugby Conference at the highest collegiate level
Assisted in capital campaign leading to a seven figure endowments
Organized marketing and fundraising strategies, merchandise, and events for the club and alumni network

Collaborated with the Fripp Island Loggerhead Patrol team to identify, mark, and safely relocate loggerhead sea turtle nests, ensuring the conservation of these endangered species
Conducted detailed nest inventory and meticulously collected valuable hatchling data, contributing to crucial research efforts aimed at enhancing loggerhead sea turtle population management and protection

Participated in events such as bird banding and butterfly tagging, and attended seminars by environmentalists