Hayden D. Geller
Arlington,TX
Summary
Current student at East Texas A & M University studying Wildlife and Conservation Science with a minor in Horticulture. Seeking a position at the Fort Worth Zoo as Temporary Texas Kangaroo Rat Keeper to gain practical experience and enhance skills in wildlife management and conservation practices. Enthusiastic about using academic knowledge and enthusiasm for wildlife conservation in a dynamic, real-world setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Technician
Texas Tropicals Horticultural Services
Dallas, TX
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Job Overview: Managed care of plants for multiple businesses in the DFW metroplex maintained plants, treated diseased plants, replaced plants if needed, and made plants look presentable. Worked both with inside ornamental and outdoor landscaping plants including but not limited to Texas native plant species.
Guest Experience Specialist
Petco
Mansfield, TX
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Job Overview: Cashier and other merchandising work, including working with dogs, cats, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles and needing to have a knowledge of how to care for them for people looking to purchase a new pet.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Conservation
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX05-2027
Associate of Science - Agriculture
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
Arlington, TX03-2026
Skills
- Experience keeping gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, geckos, pigs, and arachnids
- Avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, fishing, kayaking, and species identification and photography
- Member of the East Texas A&M Wildlife Society
Affiliations
Wildlife Society East Texas A & M University
Timeline
Plant Technician
Texas Tropicals Horticultural Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
Guest Experience Specialist
Petco
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Conservation
East Texas A&M University
Associate of Science - Agriculture
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus