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 Arts05.2025
High School Diploma -
Highland Park High School
Highland Park, IL05.2020
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