Undergraduate student devoted to ornithology with hands on experience in research and animal care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research
Bowers Lab
Memphis, TN
05.2023 - Current
Performed in the field collecting data from nest boxes observing nests, eggs, and young.
Handled and weighed nestlings.
Assisted in blood collection, bird catching, and blow fly removal.
Set up film to record avian behavior.
Assessed and graded 1000+ hours of avian provisioning videos to analyze parental investment. This included, but is not limited to identifying the parents, nestling begging order and feeding attempts.
Cooperated with graduate students to aid in their research.
Attended seminars related to the biological sciences.
Pet Sitter
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Atoka, TN
07.2017 - Current
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Administered daily subcutaneous injections as prescribed by the veterinarian and client instructions.
Communicated with clients regularly regarding their pet's care needs and progress.
Monitored safety and health of every animal.
Volunteer Work
Tipton County Animal Shelter
Brighton, TN
12.2022 - Current
Maintained animal shelter by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages and equipment, washing dishes and laundry, taking out garbage and performing custodial duties.
Performed daily feeding and watering for rescued animals.
Promoted safe animal handling practices, offering care and enrichment to shelter animals.
Helped visitors select and adopt animals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05-2024
Associate of Science - Biology
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN
05-2022
Skills
General Laboratory techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Restriction enzymes