- I own and operate a Leathercraft small business specializing in custom projects and mockups
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Photography
- Gardening
- Outdoor Recreation
- Camping
Natasha Hardy
Stephenville,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Years of Wildlife experience
Skills
- Guided Tours
- Hands-on learning
- Public Speaking
- Handling Payments
- Tourism Development
- Group Management
- Interpretation
- Training & Teaching
- Data Management
- Environmental Education
Work History
Research Compliance Graduate Assistant
Tarleton State University RIED Department
10.2024 - Current
- Assists Institutional Bio-safety and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Chairpersons with the development and coordination of a comprehensive research compliance program which aligns with policies, regulations, rules, and procedures of the Texas A&M University System and federal regulatory agencies.
- Assists Research Compliance Coordinator with training management processing.
- Manages CITI training and certification for faculty, staff, and students involved in research
- Manages Occupational Health and Safety training and certification for faculty, staff and students involved in animal research.
- Updates WEB content and Flyers relating to research compliance to reflect changes in institutional programming, operations, System, or federal regulations.
- Assists in updating research compliance webpages, activities, procedures, institutional SOP's and Rules, researches compliance manuals, and other guiding documents as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned as outlined in the Tarleton State University Faculty and Administrative Staff Handbook or as assigned by supervisors in the chain of command.
- Co-Editor of the Research Compliance Desk Instructions as a fundamental document for day-to-day operations.
- Created the Graduate Assistant Desk Instructions as a fundamental document for day-to-day operations.
Owner/Leather Worker
Bar Crossroads Design
08.2023 - Current
- Developed skills in leatherworking and related fields including vinyl, sewing, pattern design, art design, and dyeing.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad
Tarleton State University
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Served as a liaison between 4 faculty members and 11 students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Facilitated student success by identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback on assignments and tasks.
- Organized tasks and workshops for promoting learning outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for passengers between vehicles or modes of transportation, coordinating seamlessly with other transportation providers as needed.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Handle small mammals responsibly in compliance with regulatory guidelines and local requirements.
- Collecting high-quality records of small mammals and vegetation, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and analysis.
Environmental Engagement Guide
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilize Point of Sale Systems and show accuracy of sales transactions
- Maintained vehicles and audio equipment to keep resources working and available for tour use.
- Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
- Worked closely with management staff and other tour guides to create new and lucrative tours to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
- Engage guests in discovering surrounding environment through presentation of educational tours and/or programming
- Ensure accuracy and proficiency of knowledge regarding all aspects of Fossil Rim's operations, including policies, procedures, and animal/ environmental information and programming
- Guided groups of up to 25 people on scheduled tours.
Consignment Clerk
CJ's Spurs And Thangs Consignment Store
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Work Seasonal part-time on an as needed basis.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with account documents.
- Sorted and delivered items to different work areas and staff.
- Inspected incoming items to identify imperfections with items.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with manager to rectify issues.
- Conducted research to price items according to resale prices and apply discounts for unmarketable imperfections.
- Sorted through floor items to find misplaced and damaged items
Team Member
Firehouse Subs
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Secondary Job for financials, Seasonal
- Total menu knowledge to relay ingredients on demand
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old and new items.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Store Employee
Paradise Pools
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Receive stock and conduct returns followed by corresponding paperwork
- Stock chemical, maintenance, and water accessory shelves
- Answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence for Store and Service
- Balanced cash register and handle customer payments.
- Conduct pool-specific water tests and analyze given results
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Residential Leader
Integrity Hall, Tarleton State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Complete reports as needed after incidents occur
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Provide support to their peers within communities that they reside in (floor/building)
Busser
Hard Eight BBQ
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepare To-Go orders from different takeout platforms
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Server
Rough Creek Lodge
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintain formal appearance and represent ideals of RCL 5-Star Resort Restaurant
- Provide superior quality service in timely manner with upmost respect of guests
- Anticipate guest needs and ready needed items beforehand
- Attain knowledge of RCL food, wine, drinks, place settings, and expectations
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Justice of the Peace Assistant Secretary
Ochiltree County Courthouse
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Post monies to clients account and balancing monies.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Liaised between public and Justice of the Peace and maintained effective lines of communication.
Server
Pizza hut
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Education
Master of Science - Ag And Natural Resource Science
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife, Sustainability, And Ecosystems Sciences, Zoo Animal And Confined Wildlife Biology And Zoo Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2023
High School Diploma -
Perryton High School
Perryton, TX05.2019
Affiliations
- Alumni Member of the Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta
- American Legion Auxiliary Member
- Alumni Member of Tarleton State University Collegiate Chapter of Turning Point USA
- Member of the Student Chapter of the Texas Wildlife Society
- Tarleton Crafter's License Holder for FY24 & FY25
Timeline
Research Compliance Graduate Assistant
Tarleton State University RIED Department
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad
Tarleton State University
05.2024 - 07.2024
Owner/Leather Worker
Bar Crossroads Design
08.2023 - Current
Consignment Clerk
CJ's Spurs And Thangs Consignment Store
04.2023 - 07.2023
Team Member
Firehouse Subs
11.2022 - 03.2023
Environmental Engagement Guide
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
Store Employee
Paradise Pools
05.2021 - 02.2022
Residential Leader
Integrity Hall, Tarleton State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Busser
Hard Eight BBQ
01.2020 - 07.2020
Server
Rough Creek Lodge
11.2019 - 01.2020
Justice of the Peace Assistant Secretary
Ochiltree County Courthouse
05.2019 - 08.2019
Server
Pizza hut
07.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Ag And Natural Resource Science
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife, Sustainability, And Ecosystems Sciences, Zoo Animal And Confined Wildlife Biology And Zoo Management
Tarleton State University
High School Diploma -
Perryton High School
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Qualifications
- 5+ years of Guest Service
- 3+ years of Restaurant Service
- 2+ years of Retail Experience
- 2+ years of Wildlife Tour Guide Experience
- 1.5+ years of Leatherworking
- ~4 months of Direct Field Experience
- ~1 year of Research Compliance
Volunteer History
Volunteer
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - Glen Rose, TX
2022 - 2024
- Assisted Animal Care occasionally with day-to-day work tasks.
- Mucked stalls and enclosures to free of excretions and spoiled items and delivered to the advised area.
- Followed a feeding route and directions, along with medications as advised.
- Retrieved fecal samples and delivered them to the Veterinary clinic.
- Loaded and distributed hay and other feeds.
Volunteer
Erath County Humane Society - Stephenville, TX
04/2020 - Current
- Collaborated with shelter staff to develop new initiatives to improve animals' quality of life.
- Provided excellent customer service to visitors, promptly answering questions to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Washed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
- Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations and walks outside of the shelter.
- Provided engaging walks as a primary task.
Veterinary Volunteer
Hansford County Animal Clinic - Spearman, TX
06/2017 - 08/2017
- Run testing machines with prepared specimens and samples for analysis.
- Assisted with animal care during appointments
- Bathed and brushed dogs when needed.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
Lecture Experience
Tarleton State University - Teaching and Learning Practicum
- Wildlife Management Techniques - Today's Hunter in Texas: Chapter 4 - Texas Hunting Laws and Regulations
- Zoo Husbandry - Environmental Engagement: Educating Entertainingly
- Zoo Husbandry - Proctoring Student End-of-Semester Presentations "Keeper Talks"
- Principles of Wildlife Conservation and Management - Managing Large Populations and Overabundance
- Zoo Biology and Management - Animal Welfare
The Wildlife Society Conference 2024 - Baltimore, MD
Presented a Poster for individuals attending the conference.
- "Small Mammal Community Characteristics and Habitat Use Along an Herbivory Gradient in the Central Kalahari Desert, Botswana"
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Guest Service
- 3+ years of Restaurant Service
- 2+ years of Retail Experience
- 2+ years of Wildlife Tour Guide Experience
- 1.5+ years of Leatherworking
- ~4 months of Direct Field Experience
- ~1 year of Research Compliance
Volunteer History
Volunteer
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - Glen Rose, TX
2022 - 2024
- Assisted Animal Care occasionally with day-to-day work tasks.
- Mucked stalls and enclosures to free of excretions and spoiled items and delivered to the advised area.
- Followed a feeding route and directions, along with medications as advised.
- Retrieved fecal samples and delivered them to the Veterinary clinic.
- Loaded and distributed hay and other feeds.
Volunteer
Erath County Humane Society - Stephenville, TX
04/2020 - Current
- Collaborated with shelter staff to develop new initiatives to improve animals' quality of life.
- Provided excellent customer service to visitors, promptly answering questions to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Washed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
- Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations and walks outside of the shelter.
- Provided engaging walks as a primary task.
Veterinary Volunteer
Hansford County Animal Clinic - Spearman, TX
06/2017 - 08/2017
- Run testing machines with prepared specimens and samples for analysis.
- Assisted with animal care during appointments
- Bathed and brushed dogs when needed.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
Lecture Experience
Tarleton State University - Teaching and Learning Practicum
- Wildlife Management Techniques - Today's Hunter in Texas: Chapter 4 - Texas Hunting Laws and Regulations
- Zoo Husbandry - Environmental Engagement: Educating Entertainingly
- Zoo Husbandry - Proctoring Student End-of-Semester Presentations "Keeper Talks"
- Principles of Wildlife Conservation and Management - Managing Large Populations and Overabundance
- Zoo Biology and Management - Animal Welfare
The Wildlife Society Conference 2024 - Baltimore, MD
Presented a Poster for individuals attending the conference.
- "Small Mammal Community Characteristics and Habitat Use Along an Herbivory Gradient in the Central Kalahari Desert, Botswana"
Reviews
Source: Google Public Reviews
Business: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Tx
Alexia Banos Perez
★★★★★
"....Our guide Natasha was so knowledgeable and fun, we were lucky to have her on our tour, SO MANY different animals, which have so much space to roam and seem very happy (unlike at the zoo). Really great, important, conservation work being done here with zebras, rhinos, and cheetahs.... An amazing family outing for sure we hope to return for the behind the scenes tour.""
Source: Google Public Reviews
Business: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Tx
Brent Flaming
★★★★★
"What an incredibly fun experience! We opted to take the guided tour and had the priveledge of being guided by Natasha - she was wildly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly, but best of all, FUN! .... My only wish is that there was a way to tip the tour guides via card. (I unfortunately forgot to bring cash and hated that I couldn't tip Natasha - she was phenomenal!)"
Source: Google Public Reviews
Business: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Tx
Rebecca Bloom
★★★★★
"We tool the safari. Natasha was a great guide, very informed and gave us great insight.... Natasha made sure we got to see all of the animals. We even learned the difference between an Ostrich and an Emu. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour."
Source: Tripadvisor Public Reviews
Business: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Tx
Date of experience: October 2022
OB703HMrebeccab
★★★★★
"Natasha was our Safari Guide. She was very informative and knowledgeable. ...."
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