Alexys B. Morgan
Brooker
Summary
Dynamic environmental researcher with a proven track record at Oregon State University, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in data analysis and curriculum design, I have successfully led initiatives that fostered community collaboration and enhanced wildlife conservation efforts, driving impactful outcomes through innovative outreach and education strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Oregon State University
01.2023 - Current
- Designing and leading environmental education and outreach programs
- Human-wildlife conflict research and management
- Survey data collection and interpretation
- Conducted outreach to recruit participants for research studies
- Developed and managed focus groups that provided critical insights for project decisions
- Project proposal design
- Research finding presentations
- Technical and research writing
- Project management
- Facilitated meetings that resulted in actionable outcomes and clear direction
- Multi-stakeholder communication and consensus
- Led team-building activities that strengthened collaboration and cohesion
- Financial and success management
- Story-based engagement and marketing
- Multicultural environmental engagement and interpretation
Research Assistant
University of Florida - College of Medicine
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Analyzed animal behavior, providing insights that informed research projects.
- Supported laboratory research, contributing to accuracy of results.
- Research procedure performance
- Research animal care
- Participated in meetings and presented findings to enhance collaboration.
- Technical and research writing
Cashier and Server Designated Trainer
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated employee training sessions to enhance service skills
- Managed monetary handling and reporting processes to ensure accuracy
- Developed training programs to facilitate employee certification.
- Designed personalized employee training plans to support certification goals
- Multiple work group training and employee oversight
- Regulation compliance oversight
- Performed administrative tasks to support operations
Research Assistant
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Social Sciences Research (CCSSR)
- Survey and interview data collection and processing
- Scientific writing
- Executed community engagement activities, increasing project awareness among local populations
- Coordinated events to promote organizational initiatives and collect stakeholder feedback for project enhancement
- Environmental project planning and assistance
- Delivered project details to stakeholders, ensuring informed participation and fostering collaboration
Educator and Outreach Specialist
Brighter Pastures
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Designed comprehensive education plans and curriculum aligned with program goals
- Conducted training sessions for staff
- Creation of staff training material
- Equine science education
- Developed engaging social media content to enhance audience interaction
- Photography and video for public engagement
- Client recruitment and management
- Employee recruitment
- Creation of storytelling material
- Brand management consulting
- Performed regular maintenance on facility
Research Assistant
University of Florida - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement to align conservation goals with community interests.
- Cultivated community engagement initiatives to raise awareness and foster support for wildlife conservation efforts.
- Created and managed conservation-focused social media content to inform and engage the public.
- Storytelling through social media posts and research results
- Wildlife behavioral studies
- Human-wildlife interaction
- Forage quality analysis
- Conservation education
- Meeting participation and brainstorming
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01-2021
Skills
- Environmental science research
- Study design
- Data analysis
- Laboratory research methods
- Field research methods
- Environmental regulation compliance
- Wildlife conservation
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Stakeholder relations
- Curriculum design
- Advanced software use
- Social media account management
- Team building
Awards
- University of Florida Honors Graduate
- Southern Illinois University Honors Program
- Dean's Scholarship Recipient
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
- All-Illinois Academic Team Nominee
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Oregon State University
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Florida - College of Medicine
01.2023 - 01.2024
Cashier and Server Designated Trainer
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
University of Florida - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
01.2019 - 01.2021
Educator and Outreach Specialist
Brighter Pastures
01.2014 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Florida