Katheryn A. Vega
El Paso
Summary
Ecologist/Evolutionary biologist concentrating on conservation efforts within wildlife. Extensive experience in field work, particularly in species richness surveys within the Chihuahua Desert area. Has experience in data collection and data entry. Served in 2022 in Gambia as a Primary Teacher Trainer in West Africa. Primary goal is to further a career in animal sciences, conservation, law enforcement and humanitarian work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Paragon
El Paso
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Facility responder to emergency situations using appropriate level of force up to and including armed response
- Conducts pat-downs, escorts, shackling on detainees
- Participated in hospital watch of detainees while such individuals were under Paragon custody.
Caregiver/ Porter/ Guard
Deployed Services
El Paso
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in shower monitoring of residents
- Distributed food and clothing to residents
- Ensured policies were being followed
Primary Teacher Trainer
Peace Corps
The Gambia
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Help develop numeracy and literacy skills to contribute to the development of Gambia as an educational teacher trainer
- Worked with community educators to improve learning styles, learning aids and outreach programs
- Helped organize and facilitate community counterparts, events, recreational activities to create educational opportunities
- Lived with Gambian host family for the duration of service
- Help develop numeracy and literacy skills to contribute to the development of Gambia as an educational teacher trainer
Team Lead
RL Jones Broking Company
El Paso
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Lead a team of 15 people on a receiving line ensuring operations ran smoothly and followed customer satisfaction requirements
- Organizational skills were utilized throughout my job as well as creative thinking towards problem solving
Campaign Canvasser
Democratic Party of El Paso
El Paso
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Responsibilities included strong communication skills in an effort to inform the public of political campaigns as well as local and state issues occurring
Animal Handler
El Paso Zoo
El Paso
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Responsibilities include ensuring education animals were handled for appropriate times and in the correct way
- Checking temperatures, collecting behavioral data, and cleaning enclosures
- Presented animal encounters to the public
Private tutor
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted in researching learning methods, assessing needs, identifying weak areas
- Subjects included English, media, science and political science
Supervisor
Humane Society of El Paso
El Paso
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Organizational skills were utilized throughout my job as well as creative thinking towards problem solving
- Responsibilities included cleaning animal enclosures, feeding and maintaining water, walking animals, and attending off-site adoption events
Education
Flight - Aviation
Joe's Flight School
Aviation, TX03.2025
Biological - Biological Science – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2019
Skills
- Data Entry
- Conservation Issues
- Data Analysis
- Field Surveys
- Medium Scale Projects
- Community Outreach
- Key relationship management
- Emergency response
- Data analysis
- First aid administration
References
- Dr. Vicente Mata, vmata@utep.edu, (915) 747-5354
- Juan Arroyo, J.arroyo0785@gmail.com, (915) 449-0962
- Haruna Jallow, hjallow@peacecorps.gov, (220) 796-1235
- Joshua Pierce, joshuapierce995@gmail.com, (915) 329-1297
- Kayla Garza, kaylagarza517@gmail.com, (785) 766-5179
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Conversational
- Serakhulle, Intermediate
Certifications
- CPR
- Commissioned Security Officer(TOPS)
- Full e-QIP Background Clearance
Timeline
Detention Officer
Paragon
07.2024 - 03.2025
Caregiver/ Porter/ Guard
Deployed Services
01.2023 - 07.2024
Primary Teacher Trainer
Peace Corps
06.2022 - 12.2022
Team Lead
RL Jones Broking Company
01.2021 - 05.2022
Animal Handler
El Paso Zoo
01.2020 - 01.2020
Campaign Canvasser
Democratic Party of El Paso
11.2018 - 04.2022
Private tutor
02.2016 - 05.2019
Supervisor
Humane Society of El Paso
01.2015 - 12.2016
Flight - Aviation
Joe's Flight School
Biological - Biological Science – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Texas at El Paso
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