Michael Heine

848-469-6633 | heinem@go.stockton.edu

Education
Stockton University Galloway, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies GPA: 3.84 May 2020
Concentration in Wildlife Management
Dual Minor in Biology and Writing
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Fall 2016-Present
• Dean’s List (6/6 semesters) Fall 2016-Present
Relevant Courses
Wildlife Management Ecosystem Ecology Physical Geography
Mammalogy Environmental Issues Ecological Principles
Freshwater Ecology Geographic Information Systems Statistics
Related Experience
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife: Beach Nesting Bird Project Intern Summer 2019
• Monitored endangered Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher, Least Tern, and Black Skimmer nests using a
fieldscope and data recording app to assess population dynamics and productivity
• Aided with banding operations for endangered species to track individuals
• Engaged in predator management practices, including exclosures and trapping to increase productivity
• Explained shorebird management practices when approached by curious beachgoers
Cheesequake State Park: Assistant Naturalist Summer 2018
• Assisted with the park’s weekly kayak ecotour
• Managed the park’s nature center
• Interpreted park resources, forest ecology, and salt marsh ecology to visitors

Stockton Action Volunteers for the Environment (S.A.V.E.) Fall 2016-Present

• Coordinated removal efforts for invasive Phragmites on the Stockton campus
• Promoted environmental awareness on campus by tabling
Osprey Platform Construction March 29th, 2019

Job Experience
Stockton University Office of Residential Life: Resident Assistant Fall 2018-Present
• Responsible for the health and well-being of 17 freshman students
• Created engaging programs to promote a sense of community among students
• Developed professional relationships with students
Stockton University Tutoring Center: Writing Tutor Fall 2017-Fall 2018
• Offered my expertise in grammar and the writing process to students
• Read student’s papers and determined the best ways to improve their writing
• Tutored 4-6 students per shift and frequently balanced multiple students at once
Other Activities
Honors Program Fall 2016-Present
• Completed monthly community service requirements
• Served as Director of Peer Mentoring & organized an event where high schoolers shadowed Honors students