Résumé

Biologist • Ecologist • Scientific Consultant • Wildlife Artist

Founder, Tantilla LLC

United States | info@tantillallc.com | TantillaLLC.com

Divisions: TantillaConsulting.com | TantillaArt.com

Professional Summary

Biologist and ecologist with decades of experience spanning academic research, university teaching, scientific publishing, and professional consulting, complemented by an established wildlife art practice. Extensive background in peer-reviewed scholarship, editorial review, and research evaluation. Creative work is grounded in biological accuracy, anatomical realism, and close observation of wildlife. Founder of Tantilla LLC, integrating scientific consulting and fine art within a unified professional framework.

Education

Ph.D., Biology — Ecology / Herpetology

M.S., Biology

B.S., Biology

Academic & Scientific Experience

University Teaching

• Undergraduate and graduate instruction in biology, ecology, herpetology, and conservation biology
• Development and delivery of lecture, laboratory, and field-based curricula
• Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate research students
• Supervision of independent research projects and theses

Research & Scholarship

• Author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Contributor to books and book chapters in ecology and conservation biology
• Research areas include population ecology, conservation biology, herpetology, and wildlife biology
• Experience designing field studies, analyzing ecological data, and interpreting results
• Research supported by competitive funding from major public agencies

Editorial & Peer Review Service

• Editorial and peer-review service for scientific journals in ecology and biology
• Evaluation of manuscripts for scientific rigor, clarity, and methodological soundness
• Familiarity with reviewer expectations, revision processes, and publication standards

Scientific Consulting

Founder & Principal Consultant — Tantilla Consulting

• Peer-review–level scientific editing and substantive manuscript revision
• Technical review and evaluation of research content
• Grant proposal feedback and pre-submission review
• Improvement of structure, logic, and clarity for scientific manuscripts
• AI training, evaluation, and quality assurance in biological and scientific domains

Creative Practice: Wildlife Art

Founder & Artist — Tantilla Art

• Original wildlife drawings produced in graphite and colored pencil
• Strong emphasis on anatomical accuracy, realism, and fine detail
• Artwork informed by decades of biological study and field experience
• Subjects include reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals from diverse regions
• Works released as originals and archival fine art prints

Selected Professional Presence

Google Scholar • ResearchGate • ORCID • LinkedIn

Professional Skills

Scientific writing and editing • Peer review and manuscript evaluation • Research design and interpretation •

Ecology and wildlife biology • Conservation science • Academic publishing standards • Technical communication • Realistic wildlife illustration • Fine art production and print workflows

About Tantilla LLC

Tantilla LLC is a multidisciplinary professional entity integrating scientific consulting and wildlife art. The company provides a stable framework for scholarly, professional, and creative work grounded in biological science, careful observation, and long-term engagement with the natural world.