Gage Fenton
Newark,OH
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers the ability to handle challenging work and excellent time management skills. Knowledgeable in the aquatic biology field, with mentorship and aquarium husbandry experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Volunteer
Infirmary Mound Park District
Granville, Ohio
05.2024 - Current
- Supported park district events with setup, cleanup, and organization.
- Maintained trails, picnic areas, and natural spaces through routine cleanup.
- Helped at events mostly involving animals, such as fish. Taught people about certain species and their behavior.
Camp Counselor
Newark City Schools
Newark, OH
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Communicated with parents and cared for children 5 days a week throughout employment.
- Planned and set up activities with peers and other academic facilitators to be used daily.
Fisheries Biologist Mentorship
Hebron Fish Hatchery
Hebron, Ohio
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Packaged water testing samples for fisheries across the state so that adequate information can be found.
- Collected fish samples using electrofishing and netting at night; helped set up the electrofishing unit.
- Used fish samples to collect otoliths for age data for the species of year one saugeye could be found.
- Set up lake reservoir temperature loggers that are put on buoys around the reservoir.
Education
Undergraduate - Biology: Marine & Aquatic Biology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2030
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Newark05-2026
Skills
- Fish sampling
- Field research
- Data collection
- Aquarium husbandry
- Species identification
- Public outreach
Certification
- Open Water Scuba Diving Scuba Certification (SDI)
- Laboratory Safety and Health Training for Non-PIs
- Electrical Safety Basics for the Campus Community
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Newark City Schools
06.2025 - 08.2025
Fisheries Biologist Mentorship
Hebron Fish Hatchery
10.2024 - 04.2025
Park Volunteer
Infirmary Mound Park District
05.2024 - Current
Undergraduate - Biology: Marine & Aquatic Biology
Bowling Green State University
High School Diploma -
Newark High School