Kelsey Rogers
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with hands-on field experience in ecological monitoring, species identification, and environmental research, driven by a strong passion for advancing scientific understanding and conservation efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biological Science Internship
Florida International University, FIU
05.2025 - Current
- Set up and maintain an aquaponics system for student-led research.
- Monitor water quality and growth performance assessment of aquatic life
- enter data into Excel database
Server
Texas Roadhouse
08.2024 - Current
Fisheries Biology Intern
American Conservation Experience
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted electrofishing surveys of over 70 streams in Shenandoah National Park to support long-term conservation for Department of Interior.
- Recorded water quality, habitat surveys, and fish morphology and condition data following standard field protocols.
- Manually removed invasive species.
- Entered ecological data into Excel for ongoing resource monitoring.
Beach Bird Monitor
Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Take monthly surveys on designated beach
- Measure and identify beached birds found
- Tag beached bird and enter data
Education/Monitor Intern
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted wildlife monitoring through weekly 30 camera traps, bird surveys, and invasive marine invertebrate surveys.
- Facilitated K–12 environmental education programs and created custom lesson plans for events.
- Conducted snow pack surveys for pH and precipitation equivalents.
- Authored science communication segments for local radio broadcasts
Lifeguard I
City of Tampa, City of Miami
05.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Texas Roadhouse, Duffy's Sports Bar and Grill
12.2020 - 07.2023
Gymnastics Instructor
Premier Gymnastics
04.2017 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology, Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2025
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08.2022
Skills
- Electrofishing & Species Monitoring
- Data Entry (Excel, Python)
- Invasive Species Management
- Water Quality Assessment
- Environmental Education
- Team Collaboration
- Outdoor field work endurance
Certification
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certified (Red Cross)
- SDI Scuba Certified
- IACUC Certified
- Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program – Community Scientist Training
- Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST)
Timeline
Biological Science Internship
Florida International University, FIU
05.2025 - Current
Server
Texas Roadhouse
08.2024 - Current
Fisheries Biology Intern
American Conservation Experience
05.2024 - 08.2024
Beach Bird Monitor
Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team
03.2024 - 05.2024
Education/Monitor Intern
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
01.2024 - 05.2024
Lifeguard I
City of Tampa, City of Miami
05.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Texas Roadhouse, Duffy's Sports Bar and Grill
12.2020 - 07.2023
Gymnastics Instructor
Premier Gymnastics
04.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology, Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences
Valencia College
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