Sarah Taciani
Pierrefonds,Canada
Summary
Passionate, personable, and energetic biodiversity and conservation student who believes that curiosity and dedication toward any project can produce fulfilling work worth sharing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Operating Assistant
McGill Gault Nature Reserve
Mont-Saint Hilaire
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted and created monitoring protocols for various faunal surveys (bats, moths, turtles, birds, etc.).
- Researched and implemented methods for invasive species intervention (garlic mustard, phragmites, purple loosestrife, invasive buckthorn, etc.).
- Aided in various research projects conducted by master's students.
- Produced content for the Gault Nature Reserve media pages.
- Trail maintenance
Lab Assistant
Smithsonian Bat Lab
Panama
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted soil invertebrate diversity comparison across five land-use types to assess impacts on soil quality and biodiversity.
- Assisted master's students during bat netting events for surveys and trials.
- Prepared specimens for analysis through sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Supported preparations for Bat Night activities to enhance community engagement.
- Engaged in frog species collection for observation and testing to contribute to ecological studies.
- Continued work in soil invertebrate identification under supervision of Rachel Page and Hubert Szczygiel at Gamboa Laboratory.
Animator
Insectambulant
Montreal
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Designed and delivered engaging educational activities on the topic of insects to elementary schools in Montreal, fostering both learning and fun for students.
- Introduced children to the fascinating world of insects through interactive lessons and hands-on experience
Biodiversity Monitoring Program Field Technician
Pro Eco-Azuero
Panama
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted soil invertebrate biodiversity monitoring using Tullgren funnels.
- Executed a comparative analysis of soil invertebrate diversity across five land-use types to assess impacts on soil quality and biodiversity.
- Participated in various mammal transect surveys for ecological data collection.
- Conducted multiple bird surveys to contribute to species diversity assessments.
- Hiked through forested areas under challenging climate conditions for comprehensive soil sample collection.
Student Internship
Indigenous Services Canada
Montreal
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked for the Environmental Directorate of Indigenous Services Canada.
- Juggled commitments to both the Environmental Review Process team and the Climate Change team.
- Helped create an InfoSharing Tool for internal use within the Environmental Directorate to enhance communication of updated information sharing between teams, and reduce work duplication.
- Helped with a Climate Change Strategy by organizing meetings with Regional Offices, creating engaging seminar questions, and note-taking, all while learning about current climate issues faced by Indigenous groups within each province.
- Collected data based on infrastructure projects subject to an environmental assessment within Parks Canada and the Department of National Defense.
Waitress
Notre-boeuf-de-grace
Montreal
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Worked effectively as part of a team during busy hours.
- Trusted by my management as a key holder to ensure end-of-day lockup.
- Provided friendly table service while managing multiple tables simultaneously.
- Resolved customer complaints under professional conditions.
Education
B.Sc. - Environment
McGill University
01.2025
Quebec Diploma of College Studies - Science DEC
John Abbott College
01.2020
Skills
- Invertebrate identification
- Tree identification
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Communication
- Fast learner
- Data entry
- RStudio proficiency
- Excel and Word proficiency
Languages
- English, Primary Language
- French, Advanced
- Spanish, Beginner
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid entomology enthusiast
- Pottery
- Crochet
- Painting
- Budding bird watcher and botanist
Timeline
Field Operating Assistant
McGill Gault Nature Reserve
06.2025 - 08.2025
Lab Assistant
Smithsonian Bat Lab
06.2024 - 08.2024
Animator
Insectambulant
05.2024 - 06.2024
Biodiversity Monitoring Program Field Technician
Pro Eco-Azuero
03.2024 - 04.2024
Student Internship
Indigenous Services Canada
06.2022 - 08.2022
Waitress
Notre-boeuf-de-grace
09.2018 - 12.2023
B.Sc. - Environment
McGill University
Quebec Diploma of College Studies - Science DEC
John Abbott College