Laurel Head
Murray,KY
Summary
Undergraduate student at Murray State University interested in working with animals, their habitats, and the general public. Has worked in several jobs and been complimented as a very dedicated individual with a strong work ethic. Developed my love of the outdoors through a childhood of hunting, fishing, and working on a small family farm. My customer service skills have been grown through working in the food industry and working with students in a mentor setting and in a peer setting at a school gym. I would like for my career to lead to working with animals and the general public in an educational setting where I can help children and adults learn more about wildlife and plants.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Woodlands Nature Station
07.2023 - Current
- Helped in setting up stations and taking down stations for seasonal activities
- Helped with face painting station
- Helped with crafts and activity stations for the general public
Cavefish Project Undergraduate Assistant
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Scoop-netted fish when they were electroshocked
- Took data readings (temperature, water conductivity)
- Noted fish characteristics (size, weight, identification)
- Helped anesthetize cavefish
Caretaker
Whiteman Lab
01.2023 - Current
- Perform health checks on 20+ axolotls
- Clean axolotls’ enclosures and feed axolotls
- Maintain daily log of what I did with the axolotls
- Help with Murray State BioFest in educating the general public about axolotls
Student Worker
Murray State University Gym
12.2022 - Current
- Help new members purchase memberships
- Check in/out equipment
- Weight Room worker
Student Mentor
Starting Gate
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned group and individual meetings
- Corresponded via email, Zoom, face-to-face, and text with students
- Worked with other student mentors to accomplish tasks
Front Counter Team Member
FSU Chick-Fil-A
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Handled over $5,000 in transactions daily
- Served over 500 guests daily
- Worked with multiple shifts of people daily
Janitor
Sunny Slope Church of Christ
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Cleaned a medium-sized church building in under 3 hours
- Cleaned bathrooms, classrooms, auditorium, and outside of doors and windows
Volunteer
Paducah Kennel Club Agility Trials
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Leash Runner
- Bar Setter
- Assistant Course Builder
Volunteer
Woodlands Nature Station
10.2014 - 10.2014
- Helped with setting up stations for Halloween activities
- Assisted the general public by giving directions
- Helped with various themed activity stations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Conservation Biology/Zoology
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2025
Skills
- Animal Care
- Animal Identification
- Public Speaking
- Field Techniques
- Domestic/Exotic Animal Care
- Community Outreach
- Microsoft Excel Skills
- Research Documentation
- Customer Assistance
- Video Conference Skills
Accomplishments
Murray State University Rowing Club | Historian | April 2023 - Present
CPR | CPR certified | 2023-2025
Murray State University Rowing Club | Second place at TN Indoor Competition | February 2023
Murray State University Rowing Club | Third place at Music City Regatta | 2021
FFA | State Degree and Second place for Goat Proficiency SAE | 2021
McCracken County High School | Second place in environmental essay contest | 2019
Kentucky Education Orange Card | Completed Hunter Education Course | 2015
Timeline
Volunteer
Woodlands Nature Station
07.2023 - Current
Cavefish Project Undergraduate Assistant
05.2023 - 08.2023
Caretaker
Whiteman Lab
01.2023 - Current
Student Worker
Murray State University Gym
12.2022 - Current
Student Mentor
Starting Gate
08.2022 - 12.2022
Front Counter Team Member
FSU Chick-Fil-A
08.2018 - 01.2023
Janitor
Sunny Slope Church of Christ
01.2016 - 08.2019
Volunteer
Paducah Kennel Club Agility Trials
01.2016 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Woodlands Nature Station
10.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Conservation Biology/Zoology
Murray State University
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