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Marilyn Reese

Bonner Springs,KS

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

Mike Kanost Research (Biochemistry Department)
09.2022 - Current
  • Gathered and organized information for research regarding tobacco hornworms' and their immunity responses to changes in their iron levels
  • Wrote presentations, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding the tobacco hornworm's immunity
  • Collaborated with different researchers and research groups to gather information, comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights
  • Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in immunity studies of insects
  • Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions from gathered responses and observations
  • Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research procedures
  • Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes
  • Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends depending on the different conditions or amounts
  • Raised larvae and maintained detailed records of their health
  • Performed injections and multiple tests to determine the concentration of bacteria in systems after different amounts of time to see how the insect responded to the different environmental conditions and concentrations of bacteria

Volunteer

Operation Wildlife
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Volunteered once a week for 9-10 hour shifts
  • Prepared diets for various animal species including raccoons, birds of prey, opossums, skunks, turtles, songbirds, cottontails, & more
  • Took care of the rat room: changed bedding, water, food, cleaned individual enclosures & the room
  • Helped nurse and potty baby opossums, squirrels, and cottontails
  • Fed and cleaned songbird enclosures of various ages and kinds
  • "Baby bird mom"- every 30-60 minutes (depending on the bird's age) fed the baby birds, cleaned the birds if needed, cleaned enclosures, and provided food for those transitioning to solids
  • Cleaned & washed dishes
  • Cleaned the raptor stalls and fed diets

Bakery Worker

Third Space Coffeehouse
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, pies, and savory treats to drive product sales.
  • Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.

Volunteer

Leavenworth County Humane Society
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities
  • Provided care and enrichment for dogs and cats at the shelter
  • Prepared diets and cleaned enclosures ensuring that they were welcoming for the animals
  • Took the dogs out for long walks and time outside of the shelter to boost social skills and decrease stress from the environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Maranatha Christian Academy
Shawnee, KS
05.2022

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Strong work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Research presentation
  • Works well under pressure

Timeline

Bakery Worker

Third Space Coffeehouse
06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Operation Wildlife
05.2023 - 08.2023

Researcher

Mike Kanost Research (Biochemistry Department)
09.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Leavenworth County Humane Society
02.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

Kansas State University

High School Diploma -

Maranatha Christian Academy
Marilyn Reese