Management Customer Service
Resume:
Kristen N. Eckwright
Gibbon, MN 55335
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EDUCATION:
**/**** - **/**** *** Ulm High School, New Ulm, MN
**/**** - **/**** ********a Virtual Academy High School, Houston, MN
01/2011 - 05/2012 Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
09/2012- Present Northland College, Ashland, WI
Majors: Biology and Natural Resources Fisheries Wildlife
Ecology and Management
Minor: Environmental Sciences
Graduation: May 2015
GPA on 4.0 Scale: 3.46
WORK EXPERIENCE:
02/2009 - 2014 HyVee
Cashier/Customer Service
. Work at Local Grocery Store as a Cashier, Stocking Shelves and
Assisting Customers
08/2011 - Current Points Unknown Sled Dogs
Dog Handler
. Dog Handler and Kennel Duties for Numerous Sled Dogs
. Assist With Training of Dogs
06/2012 - 08/2012 Sirius Sled Dogs
Dog Handler
. Dog Handler and Kennel Duties for Numerous Sled Dogs
. Assist with Training of Dogs
. Assistant With Customer Sled Dog Tours
06/2012 - 08/2012 Tanana Valley Campground and RV Park
Office Manager
. Seasonal Position Managing Campground Registration, Scheduling, Office
Work, Assist Customers with Tourist and Campground Information
06/2013 - Current Top Dog Country Club
K9 Care Staff and Daycare Caretaker
. Caretaker of Boarding Dogs through feeding, medicating, exercising,
bathing, training, cleaning suites
. Supervise and play with dogs five hours per day during daily daycare
playtime
09/2014 - Current Subway
Sandwich Artist
. Create Sandwiches for customers
. Assist customers, clean appliances and store, prepare and bake food
EXPERIENCE:
01/2014 -04/2014 Developed Wildlife Management Plan
. Throughout the Semester of Wildlife Ecology and Management Course,
Developed the first Wildlife Management Plan for biodiversity, white-
tailed deer, and vegetation management on the college-owned property
. Assisted in layout of the proposed research, analyzed public surveys,
and evaluated possible effects of management decisions proposed for
the property
03/2014 Held Public Meeting
. Developed and conducted a Public Meeting to present the Wildlife
Management Plan and gather ideas and input from the public.
01/2014 - 04/2014 Transects
. Ran transects of wildlife and vegetation throughout semester course of
Wildlife Ecology and Management to gather data about wildlife and
vegetation abundance on college-owned land to be incorporated into the
Wildlife Management Plan
. Performed deer browse surveys and pellet surveys
. Collected and recorded track surveys of other wildlife present
. Utilized topographic maps, wildlife photographs, and collected data to
analyze the wildlife data collected and prepared data summary
01/2014 - 04/2014 Camera Traps
. Set up camera traps to survey wildlife activity on college-owned
property
. Gathered and analyzed Camera Trap data that was incorporated into the
Wildlife Management Plan for the Wildlife Ecology and Management
course.
01/2014 - 04/2014 Wildlife Population Analysis
. Gathered and collected data through camera traps, track surveys, and
transects to survey the population of white-tailed deer on college-
owned property
. Analyzed data to incorporate white-tailed deer management on college-
owned property into Wildlife Management Plan
03/2014 White-Tailed Deer Trapping and Monitoring
. Volunteered with the Department of Natural Resources to help trap,
handle, and monitor white-tailed deer
. Handled and helped collect data from the captured white-tailed deer to
be incorporated into the state-wide white-tailed deer research project
09/2014 - 11/2014 Wetland Plant Identification
. Learned to identify and scientifically name many wetland plants of
Wisconsin
09/2014- 11/2014 Water and Soil Research
. Collected, Organized, and Analyzed water, plant and soil collected
from various Northern Wisconsin locations using a variety of tools for
Limnology and Wetlands courses
. Recorded data, identified plant species, performed soil and water
measurements
09/2014 - 11/2014 Water Parameter Testing
. Conducted water parameter and water quality testing on water bodies
throughout northern Wisconsin for Limnology course. Analyzed data for
each body of water
09/2014 - 10/2014 Small Mammal Trapping
. Set traps and conducted live trapping of small mammals for month
duration of Mammalogy course; Collected data and correctly identified
each mammal
01/2015 Wisconsin Fur Bearer Ecology and Management Workshop
. Attended workshop to gain experience and knowledge with furbearer
trapping, ecology, and management
. Learned to identify furbearer diseases and favorable habitat
conditions
. Learned various trapping techniques, furbearer identification, and
pelt skinning and preparation of furbearers
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
. Working knowledge of ArcMap GIS software, Microsoft Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Adobe, and Rstudio statistical program
. Ability to prepare maps, tables, and figures from data to be included
in scientific reports
INTERNSHIP:
05/2014 - 08/2014 Putting Green EcoCenter Environmental Internship
. Worked in partnership with another intern to run and manage the
Environmental Putting Green mini golf business
. Managed the daily, weekly, and monthly finances of the Putting Green
mini golf business; paid specific monthly expenses of the business
. Assisted with Environmental group tours to "educate and inspire" and
help fulfill the mission of the Putting Green EcoCenter. Assisted with
public and children's groups teaching about environmental awareness
. Managed and supervised Minnesota Valley Action Council employees daily
. Responsible for the care and maintenance of community gardens
dedicated to local food shelf and Kids Connection group
. Maintained a clean and productive park atmosphere by completing tasks
such as weeding, mowing, cleaning golf holes, creating and decorating
signs, and completing other landscaping tasks
. Developed and completed summer project to educate about organic and
natural pest control methods including live trapping of pests such as
woodchucks and rabbits
. Completed live trapping of community garden pests such as woodchucks
and rabbits which had taken up residence in the local community
gardens. Completed proper trapping and relocation of the animals.
Educated the community gardeners about future live trapping and
relocation of community garden pests.
. Presented summer project of organic pest control and pest trapping and
relocation to the Putting Green Board of Directors and community
gardeners to educate about natural pest control methods
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
01/2009 - Current Volunteer at Brown County Humane Society
. Volunteer at Local Humane Society; Exercise and Train Dogs, Clean
Kennels, Feed and Care for Animals, Foster Special Needs Dogs to Help
them Find Permanent Homes
05/2013 - Current Volunteer at Secondhand Hounds Rescue
. Volunteer at Rescue Organization and foster many dogs to help them
become adoptable and find responsible homes
08/2011 - Current Volunteer for Points Unknown Sled Dogs
. Assist With Educational Events and Activities to Promote Dog Sledding
. Kennel Care for Sled Dogs
06/2012 -08/2012 Volunteer for Yukon Quest Racing Headquarters Cabin
. Educational Presentations About the History, Care, and Maintenance of
Sled Dogs
. Educational Presentations About the Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race to The
Public and Groups of Tourists
02/2012 & 02/2013 Volunteer for Becoming An Outdoors Woman Educational
Sled Dog Instructor
. Assist Women Participants With Educational Teachings and Activities
About Dog Sledding
02/2013 Volunteer Dog Handler for the UP200 Dog Sled Race
. Dog Handler For Zoya Denure of Crazy Dog Kennels throughout the UP200
Sled Dog Race
. Assist With Dog Care, Transport, Checkpoint Assistance, and Other Dog
Sled Race Activities
03/2014 Volunteer for US Fish and Wildlife Duck Box Building
. Assist the US Fish and Wildlife Service with building duck boxes for
local populations of nesting ducks
AWARDS AND HONORS:
2009 Dean's List
. Awarded Academic Honor at New Ulm High School 2008-2009
2009-2012 Dean's List
. Awarded Academic Honor at Minnesota Virtual Academy 2009-2010 and 2010-
2011
2011-2012 Dean's List
. Awarded Academic Honor at Minnesota State University - Mankato 2011
2012 Discus Award
. Awarded U.S.-based national high school award honoring well-rounded
students that excel in academics as well as community and outside
activities
2010 US Figure Skating Association Gold Medalist-Moves
. Achieved Highest Athletic Honor of Figure Skating Moves, 2009
2003-2010 4-H Dog Obedience County Dog Show
. Awarded Grand Champion at McLeod County 4-H Dog Obedience Competition,
2009 and 2010
2009-2010 4-H Dog Obedience State Dog Show
. Awarded Second Place at Minnesota State 4-H Dog Obedience Competition,
2010
2011 American Kennel Club Novice Title
. Achieved Honors in AKC Obedience and AKC Rally, 2011ACTIVITIES:
2009-2010 Spanish Club
Member
. Member of Minnesota Virtual Academy Spanish Club; Assisted in Planning
Activities and Events to Enhance Language Skills and Cultural Learning
2013-Present Wildlife Club
. Member of Northland College Wildlife Club; Assist in Volunteer
Wildlife Projects and Restoration, Attend Meetings, and Teach Others
About Wildlife
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
2003-2010 4-H Stewart Troopers
Member
. Member of Local 4-H Club; Conducted meetings, Community Service
Activities, and Participated in 4-H Dog Project, and Participated in
County and State Fair Events
2007-2010 Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club
Member/Skater
. Active Member of Braemar Figure Skating Club; Participated in Local
Competitions, Trained to Improve and Achieve Skating Skills, and
Attained Progressive Levels of Skating Technique
2009-Current American Kennel Club Junior Handler
Member/Handler
. Train and Compete in Local and National Events for Proficiency in Dog
Obedience, Dog Agility, and Dog Rally
2008-2011 Easy Obedience Dog Training
Member
. Train My Personal Dogs and Humane Society Foster Dogs in Weekly
Obedience and Rally Classes
2009-Current Points Unknown Canicross Club
Member
. Member of Local Canicross Hiking Club; Cross County Running and Hiking
with Harnessed Dogs While Navigating County and State Hiking Trails
Throughout the Midwest
2011. Dog Works Training Facility
Member
. Train my Personal Dogs in Weekly Agility, Rally, and Obedience Classes
2011. Key City Kennel Club
Member
. Train my Personal Dogs in Weekly Advanced Obedience Classes
2011-Current Points Unknown Sled Dog Team
Assistant Handler
. Assist in Handling, Transporting, and Training Working Sled Dogs;
Assist Head Musher with Equipment Needs, Cleanup, Dog Care, Dog
Training, and Other Miscellaneous Duties
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