Jake Kushner
Manorville,NY
Summary
A skilled Reptile/Amphibian Specialist with a focus on detail, organization, and efficient communication. I am able to solve problems on the fly and learn as I go.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Reptile and Amphibian Specialist/Environmental Educator
South Fork Natural History Museum
05.2017 - Current
Herpetological Field Surveys and Research:
Coordinating, leading, and conducting herpetological field research projects
Applying for scientific/research permits
Creating datasheets and collecting scientific data using said datasheets
Storing and managing data using Excel
Education:
Interpreting museum exhibits for visitors
Creating environmental programs for both children and adults
Animal Husbandry:
Care of reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic organisms
Terrarium/aquarium cleaning, repair, and general maintenance
Detailed record-keeping related to health, feeding, and cleaning of animal exhibits
Herpetology Lab Assistant
SUNY Cobleskill
08.2019 - 01.2020
Animal Husbandry:
Care of over 30 reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, salamanders, and turtles
Basic animal maintenance such as feeding Terrarium cleaning and repair
Receptionist
Children's Museum of the East End
09.2015 - 08.2016
Answering phone calls and assisting museum members by phone
Museum visitor check-in POS system management
Entering new members into the museum membership database
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Wildlife Management
State University of New York At Cobleskill
Cobleskill05-2020
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Skills
- Field Research
- Teaching
- Writing Skills
- Animal Husbandry
- Data Management
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
Accomplishments
Eastern Tiger Salamander Tracking Project:
As the Reptile/Amphibian Specialist for the South Fork Natural History Museum, I was awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 to conduct a radio telemetry project tracking the state endangered Eastern tiger salamander. This project included the surgical implantation of transmitters, as well as the monitoring of their movements.
Timeline
Herpetology Lab Assistant
SUNY Cobleskill
08.2019 - 01.2020
Reptile and Amphibian Specialist/Environmental Educator
South Fork Natural History Museum
05.2017 - Current
Receptionist
Children's Museum of the East End
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Wildlife Management
State University of New York At Cobleskill
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