Customer Service Manager
Resume:
JENNA BALOGH
ablcbv@r.postjobfree.com
Richfield, OH 44286
Education
Allegheny College Meadville,
PA
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, with a Minor in Studio Art
May 2008
Allegheny Alden Scholar 2006-2007
Recipient of the 2008 Kirby E. Kiefer Award for outstanding accomplishment
in the humanities by a geology or environmental science major
Research
Balogh, Jenna. Art work displayed in Allegheny College's Bowman, Penelec
and Megahan Galleries December 2006
Balogh, Jenna. 2007-2008 Senior Thesis. Conveying the Significance of
Conservation to the Public through Nature Photography.
Field Technique Experience gained through coursework
Environmental Research Methods- Soil sampling, lead testing, analysis, and
scientific paper writing
Environmental Problem Analysis- Research papers on controversial
environmental issues
Stream Ecology- Aquatic invertebrate sampling and identification, water
quality testing, habitat assessment, electro-fishing, analyzed data
Environmental Health, Justice and Development - Class wide investigation of
indoor air quality in low
income homes in the Meadville area, air testing using Multi-Gas Monitor
and Photoionization Detector,
survey development, data organization (Excel)
Conservation Biology - RAMAS EcoLab simulation program, Salamander census
sampling in forest
ponds
Photography- Advanced darkroom techniques, digital photography
Ecology- Life Tables, Population, Community
Geology- Topographic maps
Experience
Field Education Instructor, Teton Science School
Jackson, WY
Americorps Intern
June 2010-Aug 2010
*Teaching various youth, family, adult and conference groups about the
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the sciences through placed based
education; focusing on citizenship, service and science education;
development of lesson plans and programs; logistic planning of events;
development and creation of legacy project; teaching outdoor skills to
youth
Natural Resource Management Intern, Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD Student Conservation Association,
National Park Service Aug 2008-Mar
2009
*Duties included monitoring and documenting park flora and wildlife;
opportunistic deer necropsy for chronic wasting disease testing; conducted
small mammal trapping and survey; operation of field cameras and equipment;
invasive and exotic vegetation removal (by hand and herbicide application);
reforestation of historic woodlots; erosion control of riparian zones;
trail rehabilitation; water monitoring and testing; data entry; research
and written summaries on various topics for Natural Resource Department;
general upkeep of park appearance
Interpreter, Akron Zoological Park
Akron, OH
May 2008- Aug
2008
*Conducted formal and informal zoo talks to the public; interpreted
conservation, wildlife and other topics to visitors; handled and cared for
education animals; performed animal enrichment; set up and guide birthday
parties and zoo tours; handled touch tank marine animals, conducted touch
tank preparation, and education talks; answered visitor questions; other
various tasks
Grounds Keeper, Bousson Environmental Research Reserve
Meadville, PA
June 2007-Aug
2007
*Maintained upkeep of research plots and ponds; monitored, marked and
maintained trails and landscaping
Volunteer, Wolf Creek Environmental Center
Medina, OH
May 2006-Aug
2006
*Assisted with outdoor environmental education programs for school groups
grades 2-4; assisted with setup, teaching and program development of Young
Naturalist Day Camps (ages 6-12), topics included orienteering, habitats,
and aquatic invertebrate identification
Volunteer, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Duluth, MN
Fall 2006
*Week-long volunteer - Introduced to hawk trapping techniques; station set-
up, bow net and mist-net use, bait bird and pull techniques; handled
Northern Goshawks, Red-tailed hawks, Sharp-shinned hawks, Cooper's hawks,
Northern harriers, Saw-whet owls and Long-eared owls
Volunteer, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
Washington D.C.
Spring 2006
*Week-long volunteer on a graduate project on Gray catbirds in Washington
D.C.; assisted with mist-net set-up and take-down, bird extraction, and
bird banding; handled common eastern species; Carolina wren, Northern
cardinal and American robin
Work Experience________________________________________________________
Wrangler/ Guide Interpreter
Grand Teton National Park, WY
May 2009- Aug
2009
*Provided full care for 15 horses, led scenic trail rides in the Teton
Mountains for guests of a 4 star resort; interpreted natural history,
environmental issues, land features and native wildlife to guests; booked
and planned trail rides
Head Coach, Revere High School Girls Lacrosse
Richfield, OH
Mar 2009- Jan
2010
*Varsity Head Coach, oversees girls program; teach lacrosse skills, fitness
and sport techniques; planning and executing practices; scheduling events
with other coaches and organizations; managing coaching staff
Floral Designer, Countryside Florist
Richfield, OH
Fall 2002-
May 2010
*Completing needed floral tasks and general business management tasks;
customer service; took in store orders and phone orders; Floral design and
arrangement; home decorating and store layout design
Allegheny College Athletic Center
Meadville, PA
Sept 2006-April 2008
*Greeted and admitted gym members; conducted facility checks; equipment
upkeep; customer service; court scheduling; closing tasks
Activities
Allegheny College Experimental Learning Seminar, New Zealand
May 2007-June 2007
*Selected to attend experimental learning travel seminar; studied the Maori
culture, Kiwi culture, colonization and landscape of New Zealand
Allegheny College Lacrosse Team Fall 2004-
Spring 2008
*Varsity team member for four years; active team leader
Allegheny College "Service Through Sports" House
Spring 2006-May 2007
*Created new special interest house; 06-07 academic year; collected used
sporting equipment for underprivileged area youth; organized and sponsored
events
Allegheny College Peer Leader
Aug 2005- Dec 2005
*Training seminars, assisted Freshman Orientation and college transitioning
problems, created class schedules for incoming freshman; attended their
freshman seminar class all semester, aided in discussions and conducted an
independent study on Suburban Sprawl
Reference Contacts______________________________________________ ________
Joe Petrick
Jackson Campus Educational Programs Coordinator (Supervisor)
Teton Science School
Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: 307- 733-1313
E-mail- ablcbv@r.postjobfree.com
Joe Calzarette (Former
Boss/supervisor)
Natural Resource Manager
Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Phone: 301-***-****
E-mail: ablcbv@r.postjobfree.com
Eric Pallant, Ph. D. (Former Advisor and
Professor)
Professor of Environmental Science
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: 814-***-****
E-mail: ablcbv@r.postjobfree.com
Deb Brady (Former Supervisor)
Education Specialist
Akron Zoological Park
Akron, OH 44307
Phone: 330-***-****
E-mail: ablcbv@r.postjobfree.com
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