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Gabby Matthews

Highland Park,IL

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Natural Area Management Intern

Park District Of Highland Park
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained natural areas, parks, beaches, forests
  • Collected soil samples to monitor health of oak tree populations
  • Monitored bluebird nests and reported data to research entity
  • Directed and worked alongside volunteers to maintain natural areas
  • Collected seeds for Project Wingspan
  • Invasive species removal
  • Used ArcGIS to map various plant species throughout the city

Treasurer of the SCULPT Club

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
12.2021 - Current
  • SCULPT is a student art club
  • Manage club finances

Wildlife Society Membership

University Wisconsin Stevens Point
02.2023 - Current
  • Hands on experience studying a variety of wildlife such as trapping and banding woodpeckers to track home-range
  • Practicing a variety of techniques from radio telemetry to trapping

Women in Natural Resources Member

University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
09.2023 - Current
  • Supportive community of women within the natural resources world

Child and Pet Sitter

Highland Park
01.2016 - Current
  • Regular dog walks, pet feedings, cleanings, medication regimens
  • Care for Dogs, Cats, Reptiles, Birds, Rabbits
  • Care for children ages 2 to 12 years old
  • Age-appropriate activities, meal preparation, homework assistance

Book Shop Volunteering

The Reader
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and responded promptly to customer needs
  • Operated cash register
  • Restocked and organized merchandise
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business

Art Camp Counselor - summers 2018 & 2019

The ART Center
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Worked with children ages 5 to 14 in summer art camps
  • Assisted professional artist instructor


Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Natural Resources & Fine Arts
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School
Highland Park, IL
05.2020

Accomplishments

  • Art Bash Scholarship for Excellent W by Freshman
  • Art Bash Scholarship for Excellent Work by Sophomore
  • Art selected for Juried Student Exhibition 2022, 2023
  • Susan M. Piotrowski Memorial Scholarship, Excellence in Ceramics 2023
  • Friends of Schmeeckle Art Competition, First Place in Adult Art Category
  • Deans List each Semester 2020 - 2023

Timeline

Women in Natural Resources Member

University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
09.2023 - Current

Natural Area Management Intern

Park District Of Highland Park
06.2023 - 08.2023

Wildlife Society Membership

University Wisconsin Stevens Point
02.2023 - Current

Book Shop Volunteering

The Reader
10.2022 - 12.2022

Treasurer of the SCULPT Club

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
12.2021 - Current

Art Camp Counselor - summers 2018 & 2019

The ART Center
06.2018 - 08.2019

Child and Pet Sitter

Highland Park
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science -

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School
Gabby Matthews