Noah Urbanek
Eureka Springs,AR
Summary
A seasoned field worker who has extensive experience working in a team environment in the outdoors. Tracking lemur populations in the field throughout Madagascar, extensive experience birding as well as identifying trees, and invasive plant species. Has been working alongside dangerous large carnivores in a team environment, often working with new team members and having to train them in safety. Situational awareness, patience and planning have been crucial for these experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Keeper
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Eureka Springs , AR
2023.02 - Current
- Provide care for exotic animals such as Tigers, Lions, Caracals, Servals, Bears, and Hyenas.
- Using keys, I shift animals from different holding areas. From their habitats, to night houses, and dens.
- Intensive diet preparation, lawn care, habitat construction, and maintenance.
- Habitat and den cleaning.
- Attention to changes in behavior of the animals.
- Assisting in moving tigers via roll cages to and from an on-site hospital.
- Assist in veterinary exams on sedated large carnivores and necropsies.
- Help new interns learn how to safely work around large predators.
- Provide educational tours to the public. Along with other public interactions
General Maintenance for Apartment Buildings
Delta Property Management
Wexford , PA
2019.12 - 2023.01
- Performed a wide array of tasks around several properties in and around Pittsburgh.
- These tasks included landscaping, demolition, waste management/removal, pest control, painting, and various installation processes.
- Good teamwork was needed while working with a variety of crews and managers at different properties.
General Landscaping and Hardscaping
Solutions Landscapes & Designs
Gibsonia , PA
2018.02 - 2018.08
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Good teamwork and communication were necessary to perform actions in a timely manner, and to avoid injury while operating machinery
- Operated heavy machinery such as dump trucks around material depots, as well as to and from job sites. Operated weed eaters and other smaller machines.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies - Fisheries And Wildlife
Pennwest University
California, PA2024-12
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Quality assurance standards
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Project Planning
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Animal Safety and Awareness
Field Experience
Intern, SAI farm, 05/01/22, 08/31/22, Refurbished and cleaned facilites and adjacent farmland., Installed fencing and tilled patches of land for crops. Identified and removed invasive plant species, as well as cut and cleaned new trails on the property.
Madagascar research, 08/15/2018, 10/08/2018. Identifying and measuring trees, including canopy cover, DBH, and height. Identifying an assortment of native birds, insects, trees, and other wildlife. Recording sampling and behavioral data for endangered primate populations while actively on the move. Functioning, enduring, and working with a team in harsh conditions at a variety of habitats for prolonged periods of time.
Technology Experience
- Can navigate, analyze, and transfer data through Microsoft Excel.
- Can operate Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Timeline
Animal Care Keeper
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
2023.02 - Current
General Maintenance for Apartment Buildings
Delta Property Management
2019.12 - 2023.01
General Landscaping and Hardscaping
Solutions Landscapes & Designs
2018.02 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies - Fisheries And Wildlife
Pennwest University
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