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Jay Kai Blum

Champaign,IL

Summary

Willing and enthusiastic to acquire new skills. Has experience in animal research and conservation projects, looking to gain more. Strong passion for environmental science and all things nature.

Work History

Student Volunteer

Mussels of the Sangamon River
Fisher, IL
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Waded in cold water for extended periods of time.
  • Learned to identify mussel species.
  • Learned to properly document mussel species with photos.
  • Learned to place tags on mussels.

Turtle Trap Technician

Illinois Natural History Survey
Urbana, Illinois
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Set up, maintained, checked, and disassembled hoop traps to trap turtles.
  • Learned to quickly identify local turtle species.
  • Worked long hours outdoors.
  • Safely trapped, transported, and measured potentially dangerous animals, such as snapping turtles.
  • Learned to safely mark turtle shells and identify recaptured turtles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources And Environmental Science

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Urbana, IL
01-2027

High School Diploma -

Albany High School
Albany, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Physically fit to work in the elements for long periods of time
  • Lots of experience with power tools
  • Able to learn to identify species quickly
  • Skilled in basic chemistry
  • Leadership experience from being team captain on a wrestling team in highschool
  • Good work ethic

Timeline

Student Volunteer

Mussels of the Sangamon River
09.2024 - 09.2024

Turtle Trap Technician

Illinois Natural History Survey
04.2024 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources And Environmental Science

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

High School Diploma -

Albany High School

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