Jared Levine
Willowbrook,IL
Summary
Outgoing and energetic naturalist with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animal Behavior and Environmental Studies. Self-motivated with a passion for wildlife and a goal of conserving the natural world. Determined to gain experience with wildlife and devoted to engaging with both people and animals in an educational environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Research Intern
Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conduct behavioral research using an ethogram
- Assess the behavior of 32 individuals across 11 different species as a member of the behavioral diversity and welfare research team
- Synthesize a research project and presentation for faculty at the conclusion of the internship
Merchandise Operations Specialist
Petco
Willowbrook, IL
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Prior positions as a Sales Associate and Guest Advisor
- Transferee to Lancaster, PA location during academic year
- Experience working in customer service and animal husbandry
- Oversee merchandise deliveries and stocking
President
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
Lancaster, PA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for enforcing the enactments of the Grand Chapter and directives from the Executive Committee, supervise the activities of all other officers, lead weekly chapter meetings, provide leadership to the chapter and aid in its growth
- Coordinate group goals and set a standard for success
- Hold regular meetings with the school administration and IFC
Alumni Relations
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
Lancaster, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Act as the interface between the active chapter and Zeta Alumni Core
- Attend weekly meetings with senior officers
- Host alumni events such as TrueBlue Weekend and a spring phonathon
- Be present during alumni appearances and facilitate networking amongst the active brothers
New Member Educator
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
Lancaster, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conduct the new member education program for prospective PhiKaps
- Present new members for initiation upon completion of the Pillar Program, adherence to Men of Honor, and other required merits
- Maintain open communication and compliance with national and administrative guidelines
Social Chair
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
Lancaster, PA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversee the planning and execution of social events
- Networking with other leaders from student organizations
- Host philanthropic events to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (ex. Haunted house, Spaghetti Sundays, Three-point contest, etc.)
- Introduce live-music venues and block parties for the local community
Education
High School Diploma -
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, IL05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Animal Behavior, Environmental Studies
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster, PA05.2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Experience working with a variety of exotic animals
- Animal husbandry, creating/maintaining enclosures
- Data collection/analysis
- Collaboration in group settings
- Working with customers, guests, and children
- Operating machinery and moving heavy equipment
- Proficient in excel, RStudio, microsoft word
- Conversational in Spanish
- Music theory
Volunteer Experience
- Symphony of South Shore Nursing Home, Chicago, IL - hosting game nights to have fun with nursing home patients
- FISH Food Pantry, Lockport, IL - assisted underprivileged guests in picking up groceries, stocking shelves, cleaning the facility, and all other jobs
- North Museum of Nature and Science, Lancaster, PA - general caretaking and husbandry for a variety of exotics in the live animal room, interacting with parents and their children in an educational environment
- Franklin & Marshall College Vivarium, Lancaster, PA - research, training, enrichment, socialization, and animal husbandry for a variety of species, with a focus on behavioral research on primates
Enriching Experiences
- Yosemite National Park, California - Two week backpacking voyage through the Sierra Nevada Mountains while conducting field research on macroinvertebrates. (NatureBridge)
- Manaus, Brazil - Jaguar conservation program in the Amazon Rainforest, monitoring indigenous flora and fauna for three weeks. Education regarding indigenous culture, sustainable land practices and the use of terra preta for local agricultural purposes. (Global Leadership Adventures)
- South Africa - Rhino and elephant conservation program on a protected game reserve. Habitat reconstruction, erosion control, invasive cactus removal, animal tracking, and hut construction for local villagers. (Global Leadership Adventures)
- Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia - Field research and conservation through a study abroad program focused on endemic marsupials in a World Heritage Area. Weekly classes and field exercises relating local ecology to historical geology and current climate change issues. Hands-on education with wildlife rehabilitation, syntropic farming and sustainable land use. (School for Field Studies)
Interests
- Natural Sciences (biology, geology, ecology)
- Herpetology, Ornithology, Mineralogy, Entomology
- Carnivorous plants and epiphytes
- Exotic pets
- Music
Timeline
Alumni Relations
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
01.2024 - 05.2024
New Member Educator
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
01.2024 - 05.2024
Behavioral Research Intern
Brookfield Zoo
05.2023 - 08.2023
President
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
01.2023 - 01.2024
Social Chair
Phi Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter
08.2022 - 01.2023
Merchandise Operations Specialist
Petco
01.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Hinsdale Central High School
Bachelor of Arts - Animal Behavior, Environmental Studies
Franklin And Marshall College