Kelsey Hehir
Shelton,CT
Summary
Diligent conservation professional with a strong foundation developed through diverse roles in the field. Proven ability to contribute to projects by actively supporting team initiatives and embracing industry-specific best practices. Committed to advancing conservation efforts through collaboration and continuous learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nature Center Interpretive Guide
Sherwood Island State Park
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Primary visitor contact in addition to conducting varying interactive nature programs. Caught live animals and maintained habitats to educate the public.
Pinniped and Beluga Whale Intern
Mystic Aquarium
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted trainers with daily operations and care of Steller sea lions, Harbor seals, Northern fur seals, Spotted seals, and Beluga whales.
Wildlife Guard Crew Leader
National Audubon Society
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Shorebird surveying, outreach programming, and managing a crew of employed high school students.
Undergraduate Intern
UConn Research
07.2023 - 09.2023
- GIS computer programming and field research on mapping beaver dam history through time.
Direct Support Professional
State of Connecticut
05.2021 - 10.2025
- At home respite work and medical care for adults with developmental disabilities.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Natural Resources, Wildlife And Fisheries Concentration
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2023
Associates - Liberal Arts major
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT04.2020
Diploma - Animal Science Major
Trumbull Agriscience And Biotechnology Center
Trumbull, CT06.2018
Skills
- ARC GIS experience
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Wildlife Surveying
- Scientific writing
- Marine mammal husbandry
- Grant writing experience
- Conservation planning
- Field research
- Public outreach
- Environmental Education
Certification
CPR and first aid
- American Red Cross
Timeline
Nature Center Interpretive Guide
Sherwood Island State Park
05.2025 - 08.2025
Pinniped and Beluga Whale Intern
Mystic Aquarium
01.2025 - 03.2025
Wildlife Guard Crew Leader
National Audubon Society
06.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Intern
UConn Research
07.2023 - 09.2023
Direct Support Professional
State of Connecticut
05.2021 - 10.2025
Associates - Liberal Arts major
Gateway Community College
Bachelors of Science - Natural Resources, Wildlife And Fisheries Concentration
University of Connecticut
Diploma - Animal Science Major
Trumbull Agriscience And Biotechnology Center
Scientific Writings
Whale Sharks: the effect of microplastics and water temperature
- Independent Senior thesis
Additional Experience
Ship 101 Sea Scout, Stratford, CT
- Timekeep, Ordinary rank. Practiced sailing in ordinance to Boy Scouts of America, and participated and organized outreach programs and fundraisers.