Education
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Management August 2013 – May 2016
Unity College – Unity, ME
Women’s Soccer
Dean’s List Fall 2014 –Honors List (GPA: 3.4)
Coursework in: Introduction to GIS, Animal Training, Animal Behavior, Population Assessment & Management, North American Wildlife, Habitat Assessment & Management, Writing for Publication, Forest Measurements, Ichthyology, Ornithology
Relevant Experience
Environmental Education Instructor August 2016 – Present
Alabama 4-H Science School – Columbiana, AL
Facilitated a wide range of environmental, outdoor, and experiential education, including lake ecology, herpetology, ornithology, entomology, canoeing, team building, and climbing wall
Assisted in program development, outreach, live animal husbandry and training (raptors, reptiles, and amphibians), and materials/area maintenance
Environmental Education Intern May 2016 – August 2016
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center – Nederland, CO
Assisted with planning, implementation, and interpretation of wildlife and ecology based educational programs to groups of children (ages 5-15)
Supported non-profit organization upkeep and maintenance
Supervised various groups of children (ages 5-15) while abiding by all Wildlife Policies
Park Volunteer May 2015 - August 2015
Serenity Springs Wildlife Center – Calhan, CO
Assisted with guided educational tours of the SSWC facility
Aided keepers with maintaining the interior of the facility and gift shop
Educated guests on wildlife conservation topics through informal interactions
Animal Intern May 2014 - July 2014
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Colorado Springs, CO
Routinely cleaned animal exhibits, related areas, and equipment in the Outback Yard Department including Australia/Wallaby Walkabout, My Big Backyard, and Reptile Building
Prepared and distributed diets to each of the animal species in the Outback Yard Department
Assisted and observed keepers with animal records, observations, and enrichment
Educated guests on animal husbandry, conservation, and CMZ mission statements through public presentations and informal interactions
Professional Experience
Writing Consultant
Unity College – Unity, ME August 2013 – May 2016
Provided in-depth, one-on-one academic support to college students with a variety of writing including technical writing, scientific literature, lab reports, research papers, formal and informal essays, scholarship and internship applications
Collaborated with college professors to enhance student-led writing sessions
Assistant Soccer Coach June 2015 - August 2015
Colorado Springs HappyFeet – Colorado Springs, CO
Instructed beginner soccer players in proper ball handling and footwork techniques and drills
Assisted coaches in leading groups of children (ages 5-7) through soccer-based activities and games
Relevant Skills and Achievements
Animal Husbandry:
Experience caring for animals and livestock such as: raptors, goats, American alligators, gerbils, pigs, dogs, small domestic birds, chickens, variety of small reptiles, and variety of non-venomous snakes,
Professional Certifications and Affiliations:
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – December 2015, September 2016
Basic Water Rescue/Small Craft Safety
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Elementary Proficiency in ArcMAP, Elementary Proficiency in Program R and Program MARK
Volunteer Work:
General Animal Volunteer at National Mill Dog Rescue 2009 – 2011
References
Brian Taylor
On-site Program Coordinator – Alabama 4-H Science School
Alabama 4-H Science School
892 4-H Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
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Jill Dreves
Executive Director – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
20 Lakeview Drive Unit 107
Nederland, CO 80466
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Brent Bibles
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology
Central for Natural Resource Management & Protection
Unity College
90 Quaker Hill Road
Unity, ME 04988
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Tony McIntosh
Sales Representative
Front Range Honda
1103 Academy Park Loop
Colorado Springs, CO
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