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
Westport, CT
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
Mystic, CT
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
Bridgeport, CT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Shorebird surveying, outreach programming, and managing a crew of employed high school students.
Undergraduate Intern
UConn Research
Storrs, CT
07.2023 - 09.2023
- GIS computer programming and field research on mapping beaver dam history through time.
Direct Support Professional
State of Connecticut
Monroe, CT
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.