Environmental Scientist

Jennifer Vickers

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EDUCATION

Drake University Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science- Biological Conservation Track May 2018

Concentration in Animal Behavior

President and Founder of Drake Stream Team and Environmental Chair of Alpha Phi social fraternity

Graduated on the Dean’s List 2018

Ambassador of the College of Arts & Sciences for incoming natural science students

Member of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Outdoor Leadership Club, Environmental Action

League, NextGen Climate, and founding member Greeks Against Sexual Assault

Studied ecotourism, conservation, sustainable development and human rights during travel seminars

to Rwanda (2016) and Belize (2018)

School for Field Studies Tanzania

Study Abroad Fall 2016

Field classes in wildlife management and ecology throughout the greater Serengeti ecosystem

Field research with Dr. John Kioko on social structure, sexual segregation and demography of

African elephants in the Ngorongoro Crater utilized by the Ngorongoro Conservation Authority

EXPERIENCE

Ape Cognition Conservation Initiative Des Moines, IA

Animal Care and Research Intern 2017

Conducted cognitive research trials and conditioning training with language trained bonobos

Animal care activities such as creating nutrition plans, food preparation, cleaning and enrichment

Red Oak Nature Center Batavia, IL

Naturalist Intern in Animal Care and Environmental Education 2015

Animal care including feeding, cleaning, medicating and habituation for all animals

Organized and ran public programs, summer camps, youth projects to educate children and the

general public about environmental issues and ecosystems of Illinois

Worked with media and vendors to organize a community wide event to raise environmental

awareness

Drake University Environmental Science Department Des Moines, IA

Research Assistant to Dr. Keith Summerville 2014 – 2018

Field work of surveying, identifying, handling and collecting data on birds, amphibians, reptiles,

invertebrates and small mammals for ecological and demographic research

Assisted instructing a course for teachers to incorporate environmental education into elementary

through high school curriculum

Research Assistant to Dr. Michael Renner

Behavioral observations and data collection and analysis of zoo animals at Blank Park Zoo

Conducted behavioral observations with bonobos at the Ape Cognition Conservation Initiative

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Olive Garden – Bartender and Server (West Des Moines, IA and Oswego, IL) June 2017 – current

Blank Park Zoo – Guest Services (Des Moines, IA) May 2017 – August 2017

Home Plate Diner – Server (Des Moines, IA) January 2016 – May 2016

Overstreet Builders, Inc. – Model Home Tour Guide (Naperville, IL) June 2014 – August 2014

Naf Naf Grill – Cashier and Trainer (Aurora, IL) October 2012 – May 2013

Blessed Beginnings Preschool – Teacher’s Assistant (Aurora, IL) Fall 2011 – Summer 2014

Bethany Fox Valley United Methodist – Nursery Attendant (Aurora, IL) Fall 2011 – Summer 2014

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