Laura Croll
Gunnison,CO
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cross Country, Track and Field Athlete
Western Colorado University
07.2023 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changes in competition schedules or environments, demonstrating mental agility and composure under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
Paramedic
Austrian Red Cross Emergency Medical Services
07.2019 - Current
- Completed training (140 hours theoretical, 160 hours practical) and passed exam to become a certified paramedic
- Acquired medical knowledge and skills to be able to provide medical help to the general population in emergencies and disaster events
- Volunteer 144 hours per year as a member of the Austrian Red Cross emergency medical services
Cross Country, Track and Field Athlete
Tulane University Athletics
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Recruited by Tulane University, as well as 30+ other schools, to compete as a member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams
- Compete in American Athletic Conference and NCAA D1 Regional Championships on behalf of Tulane
- Dedicate 30 hours per week on improving skill in cross country, and track and field
- Offer moral support and encouragement to teammates in practice and competitions to improve team dynamics and morale
- Developed strong mental resilience through rigorous training sessions, enabling peak performance during competitions.
Intern
Konrad Lorenz Research Center (University of Vienna)
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed training program on observing animal behavior, identifying the typical behaviors of a model species, and collecting focal samples quantifying those behaviors
- Utilized a species-specific ethogram to collect behavioral data using focal sampling of a resident population of greylag geese
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Tulane University
05.2023
Master of Science - Ecology
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO05.2025
Bachelor of Science (transferred) -
University of Salzburg
01.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-discipline
- Memorization skills
- Character Development
- Following Directions
- Adaptable
- Can-do attitude
Skills And Languages
- Fluent in German and English
- Speak, read, and write in basic French
- Completed beginner level Spanish course
- R Studio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ChemDraw computer programs
- Successfully completed intro level acting class with Michael Harkins at Tulane University
- Learned skills of improvisation, script memorization, character development, and stage performance
Community Service
Broadmoor Food Pantry, New Orleans, Louisiana, Volunteer, 08/2021, 12/2021, Completed 40 hours of service in conjunction with Plants and Human Affairs class, Maintained community garden to encourage community engagement and address food insecurity in the Broadmoor neighborhood, Learned techniques in sustainable urban agriculture
Timeline
Cross Country, Track and Field Athlete
Western Colorado University
07.2023 - Current
Intern
Konrad Lorenz Research Center (University of Vienna)
07.2021 - 08.2021
Cross Country, Track and Field Athlete
Tulane University Athletics
01.2021 - 05.2023
Paramedic
Austrian Red Cross Emergency Medical Services
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Tulane University
Master of Science - Ecology
Western Colorado University
Bachelor of Science (transferred) -
University of Salzburg