Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Outreach And Community Engagement
Publications Presentations
Honors Grants Awards
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Hildegard Tollefsen

Columbia,SC
Hildegard Tollefsen

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service
and research. At Pet Supplies Plus, I excelled in enhancing customer
experiences while managing inventory. As an Undergraduate Research
Assistant, I improved research outcomes through meticulous data
analysis and effective collaboration, showcasing my ability to drive
results in diverse environments.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pet Supplies Plus
Columbia, SC

Cashier/Stocker
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided excellent customer service, cared for store animals, and maintained inventory and displays

Dallas Lab | University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Undergraduate Research Assistant
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported faculty researchers, assisting with experiment design and implementation
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
  • Presented research findings at university events, showcasing the value of undergraduate research efforts
  • Enhanced research outcomes by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis
  • Monitored 800 data points

Education

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

B.S. from Environmental Science
08.2021 - Current

University Overview

  • Related Coursework: Bio 599: Insect Ecology, Bio 531: Parasitology, CSCE 206: Scientific Application Programing, ENVR 533: Sustainability Projects
  • GPA: 3.748/4.0

Skills

Customer service

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Outreach And Community Engagement

  • Volunteer, Carolina Wildlife Shelter, Assisted in caring for and rehabilitating injured wildlife, providing hands-on support and public education about local species and conservation efforts.
  • Artistic Collaborator, Eric LoPresti Lab | University of South Carolina, Creating detailed illustrations of native moth species for research and outreach purposes.
  • Member, Campus Orchestra | University of South Carolina, Played cello in ensemble performances, contributing to teamwork and public concerts.
  • Competitive Dancer, Moksha Bollywood Fusion Dance Team | University of South Carolina, Represented the university in competitions, showcasing choreography and teamwork.

Publications Presentations

  • Publication in preparation: Age-dependent effects of pathogen exposure and infection in a fungal pathogen, Tad Dallas
  • Scheduled to present independent lab research on disease ecology at USC, 04/01/25

Honors Grants Awards

  • Magellan Scholar Grant, 2023-2024
  • President's List, Fall 2021
  • Dean's List, Spring 2021 - Fall 2024
  • LIFE Scholarship, 2021-2025

Timeline

Cashier/Stocker

Pet Supplies Plus
06.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dallas Lab | University of South Carolina
09.2022 - Current

University of South Carolina

B.S. from Environmental Science
08.2021 - Current
Hildegard Tollefsen