A Part-Time Field Technician
Resume:
Rebecca Rivett
248-***-**** *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and
Wildlife May 2022
Concentration: Wildlife Biology and
Management.
Michigan State University College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife East
Lansing, MI.
GPA: 3.0
Oakland Community College September
2018- December 2018
Transfer Credits: 13.0
GPA: 3.6
Unity Environmental University
Master of Professional Science in Wildlife
Conservation and Advocacy October
2024- Current
GPA: 3.83
EXPERIENCE
Hostess November 2017- January 2019.
Prime29 Steakhouse West Bloomfield, MI.
I worked as a hostess at Prime 29
steakhouse. This position included skills in
different areas of the restaurant, where I
focused on working to seat people and fulfill
their personal needs. I also carried out
orders, calls, and helped to organize parties
held within the restaurant. It was a
high-stress environment and required high
communication skills.
Pocono Springs Camp Counselor June
2021-August 2022.
Pocono Springs Camp East Stroudsburg,
PA.
At Pocono Springs camp, I worked as an
waterfront activity specialist camp counselor
for girls ages 7-16. This job included
working amongst people of various
upbringings and children from various
backgrounds. I worked primarily as a
lifeguard, paddleboard, and sailing
instructor. This required a lot of hands-on
care, as well as communication to make sure
the needs of the children and other staff’s
safety and happiness were met.
Biological Field Technician May 2023-
November 2023.
Western Ecosystems Technology Bad Axe,
MI.
As a field technician at western ecosystems
technology, my main job was focusing on
post-construction bird and bat mortality
rates along wind turbines. Identifying
Michigan species as well as collecting
carcasses and their measurements for data
purposes. Most of the position was
independent work and in various outdoor
settings that included up to 8 hours on foot
some days.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern January
2024- June 2024.
Orange Beach Wildlife Center and
Management Program Orange Beach, AL.
At the Orange Beach wildlife rehab center,
my role as an intern was split into two
primary rotations. The first rotation focused
on care for our resident, non-releasable
animals. This included feedings, cleanings,
and enrichment for all resident animals. The
second rotation focused on rehab animals,
and the hands-on care we provided for them.
The tasks for this would change daily,
however, our tasks included: baby feedings,
treating case by case wounds and fractures,
documentation of the species and their
injuries, distributing appropriate
medications, topicals, and any other medical
needs, as well as, making effective and
suitable decisions for the animals in need of
care.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Michigan Duck Rescue October 2019
Volunteer Program East Lansing, MI.
Seiler Animal Hospital July 2019
Shadowing veterinarian technicians Fort
Lauderdale, FL.
PSC Green Team Member June 2021
Volunteer program Pocono Springs Camp,
PA.
HONORS AND AWARDS
International Baccalaureate Program
Certification (2018)
Dean’s List (Spring 2019)
MVP Varsity volleyball (2017)
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Ecology, Plant Biology, Biology of
mammals, Statistics for Ecologists.
Professional Affiliations
PRISM L.G.B.T.Q+ Club
Varsity soccer (2017)
Varsity Volleyball (2016-2017)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PTA caregiver (2014-2016)
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
-Open water SCUBA and Nitrox
certified.
-Computer Spreadsheet: MS Excel
Word Processing: MS Word
Operating Systems: Mac.
-Adaptable personality for a wide
range of skills and environments.
-CPR and First Aid certified through
the American Red Cross.
-Sailboat certification through the
American Sailboat Association.
-Comfortability with travel and
relocation; have been to various
countries and areas of the United
States.
-Small mammal and rodent trapping.
-Electrofishing experience.
-Independent study done on
Michigan’s migratory birds,
specifically the catbird and common
yellowthroat; allowed for
organizational skills of data
collection and processing.
-Michigan bird and bat identifying
skills.
-Data entry using forms to collect and
upload species information.
-Hands-on experience working with
birds of prey, mammals including:
squirrels, opossums, beavers,
bobcats, waterfowl, and various
reptiles.
-Medical decisions and medication
distributions.
-Euthansia on animals when
necessary as well as decision making
for euthanasia.
REFERENCES
Scott Leonard - Director
Pocono Springs Camp
48 Pocono Springs Way East Stroudsburg,
PA.
*****@*************.***
Nick O’Neil - Associate Biologist
7575 Golden Valley Rd Golden Valley,
MN.
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Melissa Vinson- Coastal Programs
Coordinator
Orange Beach Wildlife Center and
Management Program
4960 Walker Ln Orange Beach, AL.
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