Kaden Minturn
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with hands on experience at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Skilled in data analysis and public speaking, I excel in collaborative teamwork and possess expertise in wildlife and fisheries sampling. Passionate about wildlife conservation, I effectively engage with diverse audiences while managing confidential information.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Study Front Desk Assistant
Wintrode Student Success & Opportunity Center
Brookings, SD
01.2025 - Current
- Checked first students into advising appointments
- Greet and provide direction to office visitors
- Assist students with online scheduling system
- Monitor tutoring and study areas
- Data entry
- Work with confidential materials
- Assisted with various projects & duties
- Answer telephones/Manage Call Center
Gift Shop Cashier
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha, NE
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers in locating items throughout the store
- Balanced daily register receipts with sales totals at end of shift
- Replenished product supply as needed to maintain an organized inventory system
- Resolved customer complaints in a friendly, professional manner
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured displays were attractive and inviting
Student
Natural Resource Management SDSU
Brookings, SD
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Learned hands on techniques involved in the collection of wildlife and fish populations, habitat, vegetation, and water quality information, and data analysis.
- Applied hands on techniques in soil & vegetative sampling, orienteering & telemetry, ornithology ID and observational behavior of birds, data entry, Fisheries & aquatics sampling, and work in mammal trapping with Sherman & camera traps.
Zoo Crew Volunteer
Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Providing Education About Zoo Animals and Husbandry
- Data Collection with Guest
- Handling of biofacts
Education
Undergraduate - General studies, Wildlife & Fisheries Major
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2028
Highschool Diploma - General Studies
Millard North High School
Omaha, NE05.2024
Highschool Diploma - Zoo Academy
Zoo Academy
Omaha, NE05.2024
Skills
- Backpack electrofishing
- Orienteering
- Telemetry
- Satellite GIS
- Work in Sherman trapping
- Animal ID and measurements
- Fisheries and aquatic sampling
- Vegetation measurements and sampling
- Harness and rope tree climbing
- Handling fyke nets
- Camera traps
- Collaborative teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Data entry and analysis
- Interpersonal skills
- Handling confidential documents
Accomplishments
- Yellow & Blue Scholarship for South Dakota State University
- South Dakota State University's Fall 2024 Dean's List
- Dive Awards for Metro & state Competition
Projects
Zoo Academy Earth Day Project 2024, Student Lead, Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Zoo event Zoo Crew Volunteer, Providing Education About Zoo Animals and Husbandry, Data Collection with Guest, handling of biofacts, Omaha, NE, 01/21 - 12/23
References
- Zoo Gift Shop, (402)-733-8400 ext 5082
- Stephanie Sandmeier, SDSU Supervisor, (605)-651-9507
Activities
- Participated in High School Dive Competition, State qualifier and 16th place in state competition, 3rd place in metro competition
- Hunted in the Nebraska Game & Parks hunter Mentor program as a mentee throughout high school
- Volunteered as a Zoo Crew Volunteer for the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, teaching Zoo guest about animal conservation, enrichment, and facts about the animals at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
- Participated in Zoo Academy at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, providing veterinary shadow opportunities, observing professionals in their field work, student lead earth day event at the zoo, and presented year-long conservation projects with basic ARCGIS background understanding
Timeline
Student
Natural Resource Management SDSU
08.2025 - 08.2025
Work Study Front Desk Assistant
Wintrode Student Success & Opportunity Center
01.2025 - Current
Gift Shop Cashier
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
10.2023 - Current
Zoo Crew Volunteer
Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
01.2021 - 12.2023
Undergraduate - General studies, Wildlife & Fisheries Major
South Dakota State University
Highschool Diploma - General Studies
Millard North High School
Highschool Diploma - Zoo Academy
Zoo Academy