Kaleb Mill

- Spent over 200 cumulative field hours collecting and analyzing data for multiple research purposes.

- Performed both active and passive sampling methods to effectively catch snakes for morphological and environmental data collection.

- Designed graphs and tables within excel to provide data in an easily understandable and presentable format.

- Communicated regularly with other leaders and team members to ensure a smooth working environment.

- Taught and mentored new college students on how to properly perform basic research.

- Provide mentorship and training to team members, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive work environment.

- Assist in shift planning and team layout to ensure efficiency and speed are as high as possible.

- Generate nightly closing reports and relay them to other members of staff and management to keep all parties informed.

- Performed field surveys for multiple species of reptile and amphibian on the grounds of OCIC in FLorida to inform future conservation efforts.

- Collected location data and identified individuals for use in an ongoing species census.

- Spent multiple hours per day in the field actively searching for individuals, as well as performing passive sampling through the use of funnel traps and drift fences.

- Located multiple species never before censused on the grounds, increasing herpetological knowledge of the area.

- Assisted in the catch and release of the threatened species Cambarus callainus for the purpose of an abundance study to be used in conservation efforts.

- Data will be used to observe how the removal of a dam in a section of the Mclure River will affect the species throughout the future.

- Spent 6 - 10 hours per day in a creek system performing sein net samples to collect, identify, and take morphometrics on crayfish collected.

- Worked in the field under a consulting firm to perform delineation on stream, wetlands, and other points of interest for use in future development projects.

- Wrote reports on jobs completed using professional language to send to clients informing them of the results.

- Identified plants, soil types, and general topography to identify wetland areas.

- Drove multiple hours per day to sites in order to complete surveys.

- Spent 8 - 10 hours per day in the field looking for PA species of concern Heterodon platirhinos to be used as photo specimens in a published book on the species.

- Collected morphological and environmental data on individuals located to be used in future studies on the species.

- Actively caught multiple species of snake and handled them following proper safety protocol.

- Learned from professionals how to more effectively take measurements on snakes while in the field.

-Assisted with the collection and organization of data to be used in a published study on Heterodon nasicus.

- Performed long-term journal article collection and summarization.

- Kept consistent records of animal behavior and location data to be used in multiple future studies.

- Assisted in the collection and organization of presence data to be used in a published journal article.

- Worked under the state of South Carolina to gather data on vulnerable crayfish species Distocambarus crockeri, including presence/absence data, location data, and environmental data to inform future conservation efforts.

- Spent 10 - 12 hours per day working in a field setting under multiple weather conditions while maintaining consistency between communication and efficiency.

- Conducted regular pool inspections, ensuring equipment was in good working order.

- Ensured patrons were swimming safely and following all rules while responding to any emergencies quickly and calmly.

- Provided first aid to patrons as needed, following methods learned through certification trainings.

- Helped to care for injured wildlife in preparation for their release back into the wild.

- Assisted in public education of various aspects of animals and their local environment.

- Assisted in basic care of animals including cleaning, feeding, and transport.

- Assisted with caring for and cleaning multiple animal species, specifically reptiles, aquiring over 200 hours of animal care experience.

- Assisted with collecting weight measurements, body measurements, fecal data, and other metrics for storage in an animal collection database.

- Went through training provided by experienced personnel on how to handle and care for multiple species in a zoo-like setting.

- Assisted with caring for and data collection on juvenile corn snakes for a grad-level research project.

- Assisted with collecting weight measurements, body measurements, and other metrics for use in the study.

- Assisted with the logging, transfer, and collection of repeated data points over a long period of time.