Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
References
Volunteer Experience
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Jonathan Kish

Carbondale,IL

Summary

Dedicated professional pursuing a PSM in Wildlife & Administration at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, with a diverse background as a Lawncare Crew Leader and Wildlife Technician Assistant. Proven expertise in operating and maintaining heavy equipment, complemented by strong teamwork skills and adaptability in challenging environments. Experienced in utilizing Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS to drive operational efficiency, aiming to leverage these competencies in wildlife management or environmental conservation roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Walmart
Murphysboro, IL
11.2024 - Current
  • Overnight Stocker

Lawncare Crew Leader

Duckworks Lawncare
Cobden, IL
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Drive truck & trailer to job sites
  • Supervise small group for daily work
  • Mow, weed eat, and clean yards
  • Maintain mowers and other equipment

Farm Hand

Van Buren Farm
Prairie Du Rocher, IL
06.2019 - 09.2023
  • Maintaining and repairing farm equipment
  • Landscaping
  • Construction, and demolition
  • Road repair

Wildlife Technician Assistant

Wildlife Technician Assistant
Carbondale, IL
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Swept forests with a small group for fawns
  • Net capture and GPS collar
  • Recorded data including sex, size, relative age
  • Noted time of capture, location, and weather

Cashier

Lowes Home Center
Carbondale, IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Greeted customers with a happy and friendly smile
  • Managed money
  • Assisted with customer questions and complaints
  • Discussed construction projects with businesses and customers shopping

Chill Trainer

Dairy Queen
Waterloo, IL
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Trained new hires in operating machinery and preparing frozen desserts
  • Stocking and cleaning of chill area
  • Prepared frozen desserts
  • Provided excellent customer service

Education

B.S. - Zoology, Environmental Studies (minor)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Waterloo High School
Waterloo, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Strenuous manual labor
  • Operating heavy equipment
  • Maintaining heavy equipment
  • Operating power tools
  • Basic Spanish
  • Working in challenging environments
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Teamwork
  • Mapping software
  • ArcGIS
  • Working with horses
  • Outdoor work
  • Operating power equipment
  • Chainsaws
  • Weed eaters
  • Operating ATVs
  • Operating trucks with trailers

Extracurricular Activities

Saluki Furry Society, Treasurer, 2023-2024 Saluki Furry Society, Member, 2022-2024 Saluki Rainbow Network, Member, 2022-2024

References

  • Roy Lee, ON Team Lead, Murphysboro Walmart, 618-527-5397, keeneking81@outlook.com
  • Michael Eichholz, Wildlife Administration and Management PSM Director, SIUC, 618-453-6951, eichholz@siu.edu
  • Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau, Assistant Professor, SIUC, 618-453-6946, gbr@siu.edu

Volunteer Experience

St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO, 06/01/18, 08/31/18, Retail worker, Welcomed and assisted customers, Stocked shelves and managed inventory, Worked in a two-person team on the floor

Timeline

Associate

Walmart
11.2024 - Current

Lawncare Crew Leader

Duckworks Lawncare
06.2024 - 11.2024

Wildlife Technician Assistant

Wildlife Technician Assistant
06.2022 - 09.2022

Cashier

Lowes Home Center
06.2021 - 09.2021

Farm Hand

Van Buren Farm
06.2019 - 09.2023

Chill Trainer

Dairy Queen
03.2017 - 03.2019

B.S. - Zoology, Environmental Studies (minor)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

High School Diploma -

Waterloo High School

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