Alexander Sullivan

Experienced professional blending a robust background in hospitality management with a deep passion for conservation biology. Demonstrated track record of providing exceptional guest experiences alongside a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Proficient in project management, team collaboration, and data analysis acquired through diverse roles in hospitality and wildlife conservation. Committed to leveraging these skills and dedication to environmental conservation to support initiatives focused on sustainability and wildlife preservation.

Assistant Brown Pelican Bander
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Jul 2019 

• Captured, banded, and processed adult and juvenile Brown Pelican

Assistant Red Knot Bander - Grand Isle, LA
Coastal Bird Program, BTNEP and LDWF
Apr 2019 - May 2019 

• Collaborated on Red Knot capture via cannon net extraction
• Banded, flagged, and retrieved geotags; scribed during data extraction

Assistant Hummingbird Bander - Covington, LA
Louisiana Winter Hummingbird Project
Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 

• Processed Ruby-throated and Rufus Hummingbirds under guidance of Master Banders
• Demonstrated proficiency in handling and processing hummingbird species.

Volunteer Crane Counter - Gautier, MS
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Oct 2018 

• Contributed to monitoring endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane population.

Passerine Banding Training - Baton Rouge, LA
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 

• Gained experience in mist net extractions and species processing.
• Developed skills in molt, sexing, ageing, and feather anatomy of urban passerines.

Volunteer Coastal Steward - Moss Point, MS
Audubon Mississippi
Apr 2018 - Apr 2019 

• Safeguarded Least Tern enclosures and supported Audubon Bird Surveys on offshore barrier islands.