Kelsey Johnson
Hudson,MA
Summary
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science from University of New England, with practical experience in animal husbandry and wildlife rehabilitation. Skilled in laboratory methodologies, water quality assessment, and marine animal management. Focused on applying scientific knowledge to enhance marine conservation efforts. Proven ability to work diligently in dynamic environments while prioritizing animal and ecosystem welfare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Wilderness Way Wildlife Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: Volunteered at Wilderness Way Wildlife Center
- Working under the wildlife rehabber included maintaining enclosures, diet preparation, and daily cleaning.
- Tasks also included syringe feeding infant gray squirrels.
- Animals at the center included opossums, infant gray squirrels, flying squirrels, Cottontail rabbits, and a porcupine.
- Volunteered at Wilderness Way Wildlife Center
- Currently studying for the Massachusetts state-administered wildlife rehabilitation exam.
Project Leader
University of New England
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and proposed new 15 gallon freshwater tank with three African dwarf pea puffers
- Created a detailed proposal, including all tank maintenance and care
- Maintaining tank, including deep cleans, to ensure proper water parameters while waiting to be approved by IACUC
- Currently in the early stages of implementation, awaiting IACUC approval
- Outreach to other UNE students will be performed, interviewing candidates to take over the project after graduation
Lab Assistant
University of New England
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained a safe, tidy, and organized laboratory environment for a 450-gallon saltwater reef tank.
- Prepared coral specimens for fragging.
- Efficiently fragged and maintained large coral colonies, ensuring optimal health and sustainability.
- Assisted with cleaning filtration, feeding, and checking the health of fish, as well as checking water parameters.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities needed within the lab environment.
- Comfortable handling and caring for a wide range of organisms, which includes the following: aquatic fish and invertebrates, marine and terrestrial mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.
- Comfortable with advanced laboratory techniques.
- Good understanding of IACUC protocols.
Lab Technician
University of New England
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Promptly followed IACUC protocols
- Maintained a research-based 20 gallon saltwater tank with four seahorse specimens
- Monitored water parameters, performed routine tank maintenance, and ensured optimal health conditions for seahorse specimens
- Overall well-being and health checks performed for a sensitive ornamental species
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of New England
05.2025
Wildlife Rehabilitation Course -
New England Wildlife Center
03.2025
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
05.2021
Skills
- Aquatic ecosystems management
- Animal husbandry practices
- Wildlife rehabilitation techniques
- Laboratory methodologies
- Water quality assessment
- Marine animal care
- Scientific knowledge application
- Environmental awareness initiatives
- Conservation strategies
- Public speaking proficiency
- Field data collection methods
- Survey design and analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- IACUC compliance protocols
- Microscopy techniques
- Cold water training expertise
- Tank maintenance skills
- Health assessments for marine species
- Research proposal development
- Project leadership capabilities
Certification
Massachusetts state-administered wildlife rehabilitation exam, Currently studying
IACUC Certified
Volunteer Experience
Wilderness Way Wildlife Center, 03/01/25, 05/01/25, Maintaining enclosures, diet preparation, and daily cleaning, Syringe feeding infant gray squirrels, Caring for animals including opossums, infant gray squirrels, flying squirrels, Cottontail rabbits, and a porcupine
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Wilderness Way Wildlife Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Project Leader
University of New England
04.2024 - 05.2025
Lab Technician
University of New England
01.2023 - 05.2024
Lab Assistant
University of New England
09.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of New England
Wildlife Rehabilitation Course -
New England Wildlife Center
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
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