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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
Cobleskill
05-2020

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
Jake Kushner