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Keaton Canoy

Geneseo,IL

Summary

Dynamic research professional with hands-on experience at the Upper Mississippi Center, specializing in ecological data collection and analysis. Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, scientific writing, and delivering impactful presentations to academic audiences. Skilled in collaborative research environments, with a strong commitment to environmental science. Proficient in advanced wildlife monitoring software and statistical tools, including SPSS and Presence, to derive meaningful insights from complex ecological data.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Intern

Upper Mississippi Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Installed and managed trail cameras to collect data on wildlife behavior and habitat use.
  • Conducted image analysis with Wildlife Insights AI, automating species detection and preparing data for further ecological modeling.
  • Prepared Wildlife occupancy results for presentation and publication by collaborating with team members.
  • Transformed image data into presence-absence metrics and conducted occupancy modeling using Presence software to evaluate species distribution.
  • Employed SPSS software and ANOVA testing to examine and illustrate correlations between wildlife presence and landscape features.
  • Delivered a research presentation at the 56th Annual Mississippi River Research Consortium Conference (April 15–17, 2025), contributing to discussions on river ecology and environmental monitoring.

Research Intern

Upper Mississippi Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
  • Performed water quality research, including sample collection, laboratory analysis, and reporting on environmental indicators.
  • Supported wildlife research by placing trail cameras and analyzing images through Wildlife Insights AI-assisted software; verified and cataloged photo data for ecological monitoring projects.
  • Converted and interpreted research data into Excel, utilizing formulas and functions for efficient analysis and presentation.

Cosmetologist

Vidal Sassoon
12.2019 - 03.2020

Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.

  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.

Cosmetologist

Hair By Stewarts
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Developed new techniques to improve appearance of customer and provide different looks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And GIS

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05-2025

Associate of Arts -

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL
05-2023

Certificate - Cosmetology

Midwest Technical Institute
12-2016

Skills

  • Undergraduate research
  • Team collaboration
  • Data collection
  • Data processing

Relevant Coursework

Ecological Dimension                                                              Intro GIS

Social Dimension                                                                     Advanced GIS

Sustain Problem Solutions                                                     Cartography

Sustainability Seminar                                                            Drone Mapping & GIS

Sustainability Capstone Experience                                    Soils Science

Urban Planning                                                                         Conservation Biology

Urban Studies



Timeline

Research Intern

Upper Mississippi Center
09.2024 - Current

Research Intern

Upper Mississippi Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Cosmetologist

Vidal Sassoon
12.2019 - 03.2020

Cosmetologist

Hair By Stewarts
01.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And GIS

Augustana College

Associate of Arts -

Black Hawk College

Certificate - Cosmetology

Midwest Technical Institute
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