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Kylie Poggio

Durham,CT

Summary

Experienced professional scientist with a strong background in research and analysis. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation across various scientific disciplines. Demonstrated ability to contribute to impactful research projects and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor/Educator

Everyone Outside
Fire Ring Farm, CT
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided leadership and direction to groups of youth in outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking.
  • Facilitated team building activities to build trust among peers while exploring nature together.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by encouraging collaboration between participants during outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors from participants while providing guidance on appropriate behavior expectations.
  • Incorporated inquiry based learning into lessons about wildlife habitats or outdoor survival skills.

Data Entry Clerk

Boss Consulting, LLC
Durham, CT
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
  • Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
  • Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.
  • Prepared summaries of daily work completed for review by supervisors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends related to data entry operations.

Interpretive Guide

Meigs Point Nature Center
Madison, USA
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Constructed enriching species-specific habitats for a variety of terrestrial and aquatic animals to be put on display for public viewing
  • Provided enrichment sessions for habituated, non-releasable animals such as snakes and turtles
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues
  • Planned highly engaging outdoor recreation and environment education programs for on-site and off-site delivery
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors
  • Provided educational talks and classes on coastal ecosystems to promote ecology and preservation of native wildlife and environments
  • Guided groups of up to 30 people on canoe trips and nature walks

Class II Student Instructional Assistant

UConn Avery Point
Groton, USA
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Provided support during group lessons and lab activities
  • Delivered curriculum in group learning environments
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational
  • Provided leadership in lab etiquette and proper experimental techniques
  • Provided accessible versions of lecture notes to the Center for Students with Disabilities

Student/Crew Member

GoBeyond Student Travel
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Contributed to international data collection efforts in sea turtle life cycle research; used calipers and GPS tracking devices
  • Collected data on coastal habitat types, as well as monitored and planted threatened mangroves; used quadrats and transects in conjunction with the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society (JVDPS) and the regional Conservation and Fisheries Department (CFD)
  • Monitored, reported, and removed invasive indo-pacific lionfish in conjunction with the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK)
  • Removed trash, cleared trails, and revitalized beaches and national parks

Education

Master of Professional Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management

Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences

The University of Connecticut (UConn) At Avery Point
Groton, CT
05.2023

Study Abroad - Marine and Nautical Sciences

SeaMester | University of South Florida
Australia to South Africa
12.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Experimental Design
  • Habitat and Science Education
  • Information Collection and Recording
  • Data Analysis
  • Field preparation and sampling
  • CTD, penetrometer, RTK GNSS, seine net
  • Bottle incubations
  • Sediment incubations
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Fluorometric determination of chlorophyll-a
  • Bench-top nutrient analyses
  • Fecal coliform monitoring techniques
  • Data acquisition
  • Statistical analysis
  • Graphical presentation of data
  • ArcGIS
  • R-Coding
  • Ocean Data View

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • Advanced Open Water Diver - PADI
  • Marine Mammal First Responder - Mystic Aquarium

Accomplishments

President of UConn Avery Point Marine Sciences Club - University of Connecticut

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mentor/Educator

Everyone Outside
09.2024 - Current

Interpretive Guide

Meigs Point Nature Center
06.2022 - 11.2023

Class II Student Instructional Assistant

UConn Avery Point
09.2021 - 05.2023

Data Entry Clerk

Boss Consulting, LLC
01.2020 - 03.2024

Student/Crew Member

GoBeyond Student Travel
01.2018 - 12.2018

Master of Professional Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management

Unity Environmental University

Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences

The University of Connecticut (UConn) At Avery Point

Study Abroad - Marine and Nautical Sciences

SeaMester | University of South Florida

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