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Highly motivated to learn about wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and education with a special interest in an opportunity that allows insight into animal behavior, conservation of endangered and threatened species, and habitat restoration. Passionate, organized, eager to learn, flexible and committed to excellence with meeting deadlines, goals and the ability to help and inspire others.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Zoology, North Carolina State University
Minor in Nonprofit Studies

Professional Experience
Stormwater SMART Outreach Coordinator, AmeriCorps Members - Piedmont Triad Regional Council [March 2015-Present]
Create outreach materials such as blogs, newsletters, flyers, brochures and programs to expand participation on environmental education events; provide outreach for PTRC at local fairs and festivals; assist in providing hands-on environmental education activities; establish a volunteer policy for Stormwater Smart; recruit, train and lead volunteers during conservation activities such as water quality monitoring, storm drain marking, rain garden building, litter removal, etc.; assist in development of a disaster preparedness program


Research
Small Mammal Research Assistant - University of Arizona [May 2014-August 2014]
Assisted a graduate student in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment with field research as part of her thesis, focusing on Cliff Chipmunks (Tamius dorsalus) behavior and dispersal habits; participated in trapping efforts, handling and data recording, biangulation telemetry, behaviroal and nest observations, and data entry and management.

Nature Research Center - Biodiversity Lab [January 2013-January 2014]
Assisted research technicians with dissection of coyote scat, camera trap calibrations and research and compilation of camera trap images.

Conservation Intern - Piedmont Wildlife Center; [May 2013-August 2013;141 Hours]
Participated in an ongoing study of Eastern Box Turtle Populations using Radio Telemetry; participated in various conservation efforts including: Constructing wildlife gardens, assembling and installing nest boxes, and coordinating and retrieving data from trail cameras; was involved with raptor handling and care as well as general animal handling and care procedures of education animals (snakes, turtles, dove, bearded dragon, and chickens). I also helped coordinate and participate in a 24-hour species inventory of Leigh Farm Park, called the BioBlitz and helped coordinate WildNet, a wildlife rehabilitation hotline. [Learn more here.]

Leadership & Service
NCSU Roots and Shoots: Reporter, January 2012-May 2013; Vice President, June 2013-Present
Leadership In Action: Member, August 2012-May 2014
North Carolina State University Chancellor's Student Leadership Program: Member, January 2012-December 2012
North Carolina State University: Teaching Assistant for ANS 105 - Introduction to Companion Animals, January 2013-May 2013
North Carolina State University Alternative Spring Break - Homelessness and Hunger in Raleigh, 2013
Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Volunteer, April 2010-April 2011
Teens With a Purpose: Member, August 2009-May 2010; President August 2010-May 2011

Technical Skills
Radio telemetry, Camera Trap Installation and Calibration, Animal Handling, Data Entry and Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Raptor Handling, Project Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Time Management and Organization

Honors, Awards, & Certifications
Dean's List: Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification from Western NC Nature Center
Roots and Shoots Founder's Award
Visionary Leader Certification

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About me

I am a graduate of NC State University with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and a minor in Nonprofit Studies.

I am currently a Master's Student at NC State studying Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology. Part of my thesis will focus on how state action plans and policies look at and incorporate climate change and land use change. I am highly interested in habitat use, movement ecology and behavior, and hope to study these during my Master's and, later, my PhD.

I am currently working on my North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.

My skills include: Radio telemetry, Camera Trap Installation and Calibration, Animal Handling, Data Entry and Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Raptor Handling, Project Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Time Management and Organization

Classes I'm Currently Taking

-Conservation Biology
-Quantitative Methods in Education
-Wildlife Seminar
-Resource Selection Functions

Current Projects

-Evaluating Efficacy of Conservation Planning in the Southeast
-Evaluating the Household Dynamics of Wildlife Value Orientations

Honors, Awards, and Certifications

-Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 2015
-Minor in Nonprofit Studies
-Dean's List, Spring 2012, Fall 2013
-Roots and Shoots Founders' Award, $100, 2012-2013
-Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification, March 2013
-Visionary Leader Certificate, Spring 2012

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