Education
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida
Specialization: Ecology
Honors: cum laude
GPA: 3.87/4.00
Minor: Business Administration
College of Agriculture and Life Science Deans List:
Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, and Spring 2019
2019 University of Florida Presidential Service Award
Employment
Animal Care Manager
October 2021 - Current
Head Keeper
April 2021 - October 2021
Weekend Supervisor/Assistant Head Keeper
December 2020 - April 2021
Full-Time Animal Keeper I and Records Coordinator
March 2020 - December 2020
Call-In Animal Keeper I
September 2017 - March 2020
Lubee Bat Conservancy, Gainesville, FL
Responsible for the daily care of bat and reptile species including monitoring animal health, administering medications, and implementing enrichment programs. Maintain accurate physical and digital health records for all animals. AZA certified institution.
Pet Stylist Apprentice
May 2019 – September 2020
PetSmart, Gainesville, FL
Responsible for providing services to pet parents for their canines including baths, nails trimming, nail grinding, and teeth brushing.
Animal Care Experience
Full-Time Animal Keeper I (March 2020 – Current)
Call-In Animal Keeper I (September 2017 – March 2020)
Animal Care Volunteer ( June 2017 – March 2020)
Lubee Bat Conservancy, Gainesville, FL
Responsible for the daily care of bat and reptile species including monitoring animal health, administering medications, and implementing enrichment programs. Maintain accurate physical and digital health records for all animals. AZA certified institution.
- Diet: diet preparation for reptiles, mega and micro bats, browse identification and collection
- Medical: chemical immobilizations, manual capture and restraint, nail trims
- Safety: protocols, working in pens with animals
- Guests/Education: tours, Annual Bat Festival, outreach events
- Operant Conditioning/Training: targeting, stationing
- Records/Communication: daily reports, ZIMS, radio, input of observations into individual's folders
- Maintenance: hand weeding, weed eate
Wildlife Conservation Intern (May 2018 – June 2018)
White Oak Conservation, Yulee, FL
Assisted in the daily care of rhinos and hoof stock including quarantined and hand reared individuals. Responsible for distributing diets, performing exhibit maintenance, and assisting veterinarians during medical procedures. AZA certified institution.
- Diet: diet preparation for ungulate, browse identification and collection
- Medical: chemical immobilizations, manual restraint, transport, blood draws, hoof trims, voluntary ultrasound, electroejaculation, necropsy
- Safety: protocols, working in exhibits with animals, escape drill Reproduction: breeding programs, observe maternal care
- Neonate Care: neonate exams, hand rearing
- Records/Communication: daily reports, ZIMS, radio
- Maintenance: dump truck, weed eater, blower
Resident Camper (June 2010 – July 2015)
Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
Assisted in the daily care of ungulate, reptile, carnivore, and avian species. Responsible for diet preparation, cleaning habitats, and educating guests. AZA accredited institution.
- Diet: diet preparation for ungulates/reptiles/carnivores/avian
- Medical: small mammal and avian necropsy
- Safety: lockout-tagout
- Guests/Education: presentations
- Communication: creating shifting schedules
Student Organizations
The Wildlife Society, UF Student Chapter
August 2015 – May 2019
Gainesville, FL
The student chapter of The Wildlife Society is part of an international organization that is responsible for educating and inspiring wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.
Leadership: Chapter Treasurer
UF Student Chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association
August 2017 – May 2019
Gainesville, FL
The student chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association is part of an international organization that is responsible for educating future wildlife professionals on the health and diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology, conservation, and interactions with humans and domestic animals.
Leadership: Chapter Secretary, Chapter President
Volunteer Experience
UF Marine Animal Rescue Responder
UF Marine Animal Rescue Responder
UF Marine Animal Rescue Responder
January 2017 – current
UF Marine Animal Rescue
Levy, Dixie, and Taylor Counties, FL
Trained member of the marine animal stranding response network that responds to individual and mass stranding events.
Manatee Health Assessments
UF Marine Animal Rescue Responder
UF Marine Animal Rescue Responder
December 2017 and December 2018
United States Geological Survey
Crystal River, FL
Worked with members of agencies and groups from across Florida to catch manatees with land-based techniques and preparing the animals for transport.
Workshops and Conferences
ABAC Farm Equipment Workshop
67th Annual International Conference: Wildlife Disease Association
Caravelle Ranch WMA: Habitat Management Tools Field Trip
March 2019
ABAC Farm
Tifton, GA
Continued developing skills of operating and driving tractors of different sizes and styles.
Caravelle Ranch WMA: Habitat Management Tools Field Trip
67th Annual International Conference: Wildlife Disease Association
Caravelle Ranch WMA: Habitat Management Tools Field Trip
February 2019
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Palatka, FL
Learned to operate and drive tractors with disc plows, mowers, and seeders attached.
67th Annual International Conference: Wildlife Disease Association
67th Annual International Conference: Wildlife Disease Association
Necropsy Workshop: The Wildlife Society Southeastern Student Conclave
August 2018
Wildlife Disease Association
St. Augustine, FL
Assisted in running conference activities which included merchandise, registration, silent auction, and photo competition. Attended speaker presentations on current research within the field of wildlife health and disease.
Necropsy Workshop: The Wildlife Society Southeastern Student Conclave
Necropsy Workshop: The Wildlife Society Southeastern Student Conclave
Necropsy Workshop: The Wildlife Society Southeastern Student Conclave
March 2018
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Baton Rouge, LA
Performed a beaver necropsy and observed coyote, deer, and wild hog necropsies.
Necropsy Lab: Wildlife Techniques Field Trip
Necropsy Workshop: The Wildlife Society Southeastern Student Conclave
Necropsy Lab: Wildlife Techniques Field Trip
March 2017
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Gainesville, FL
Learned the necropsy process for avian and reptiles then observed deer necropsies.
Skills
- Ability to work well with a team and individually
- Experience interacting with and educating the public
- Public Speaking
- Detail oriented
- Leadership
- Written and oral communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivation
- Adaptable
- Hard-working
- Self-disciplined
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Computer Skills (ZIMS, Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMaps, Program R, and R Studio Interface)
