Paige Davenport
Gulf Breeze
Summary
A motivated, adaptable, and dependable individual seeking a position in the conservation and science communication eld to utilize the skills developed through previous work experience. I strive to connect others with the environment and wildlife to create hope for their future existence. I have hands on experience that has given me knowledge of working with a variety of groups as well as working with a team or getting tasks done individually
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Officer and Content Creator
Women in Wildlife
10.2024 - Current
- Create traditional posts and reels that follow the Women in Wildlife mission
- Give educational talks to different groups of people
Caretaker/Volunteer Coordinator
Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Daily care and check-ups on rhinos in ICU care as well as reservation released rhinos
- Game drives/animal health checks while educating volunteers
- Education with children from surrounding communities
Rescue and Rehab Mentee
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Aided CMA (Clearwater Marine Aquarium), FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission), and NOAA (National Marine Fisheries Service) biologists in the freeing of a stranded dolphin in a canal.
- Successfully rescued manatees in challenging waterways, and transferred to SeaWorld.
- Involved in the recovery of manatee and cetacean carcass and releases of rehabilitated manatees.
- Cetacean rehab on steno (rough-toothed dolphin); volunteered day and night shifts to help with respirations, observations, water quality, feedings, and medical procedures
- Assisted with tactile and stretcher training
Impact Campaigns Intern
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Review rough-cut of expedition with Days Edge Productions
- Develop and oversee mural ecotourism and gateway community itinerary project
- Create and carry out education curriculum for Community School of Naples Earth Day Events
- Work with the Impact Campaigns team to support expedition lm launch, Corridor mural activities, Corridor Connect Summit, Collaboratory, and our volunteer program.
- Conduct various administrative duties such as ambassador event tables, manage emails, data collection, reporting, and participating in outreach opportunities with conservation partners, as well as local, regional, and state stakeholders for conservation workshop planning, engagement
Marine Education Specialist
Tampa Bay Watch
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Develop and facilitated education programs for students of various ages including on-site school eld trips, traveling eld trips, camps, and outreach events
- Performed eld activities such as trawling, seining, species collection, water collection and animal identification
Associate Zoological Specialist
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Hosted and wrote segments for daily live animal shows to raise awareness about wildlife conservation
- Train and maintain behaviors with birds, reptiles, and mammals
- Worked with veterinarian team to ensure high quality health in individual animals
- Create stimulating environments for diverse African species through enrichment activities
- Ensure the pristine upkeep of animal habitats and facilitated toxic plant species removal
- Created and carried out feeding schedules for calves
Production Assistant/Assistant Camera
National Geographic
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted director of photography with handling and changing camera lens and carrying equipment, held lights and bounce during takes, and drove crew and equipment around to locations
- Located places to film in order to provide related scenery for a-roll and b-roll for different segments of the story
- Communicated with associate producers to coordinate daily-needs and permits throughout filming
Zookeeper
Gulf Breeze Zoo
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Lead keeper of farm area and assisting keeper in multiple areas with hoofstock, big cats, and primates
- Gave educational tours and lead encounters with different animal species interacting with a variety of groups of guests
- Learned quickly how to operate tractors, trucks, and trailers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animal Studies, Filmmaking, And Biology
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL05-2025
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Creative Writing
- Research
- Technical Field skills
- Critical Thinking
- Animal Husbandry
- Communication
- Leadership trained
- Team collaboration
- Production support
Certification
EcoTraining Field Guide Certification- Expected Completion July 2025
Languages
Afrikaans
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Caretaker/Volunteer Coordinator
Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary
05.2025 - 08.2025
Impact Campaigns Intern
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
01.2025 - 04.2025
Education Officer and Content Creator
Women in Wildlife
10.2024 - Current
Marine Education Specialist
Tampa Bay Watch
10.2024 - 04.2025
Production Assistant/Assistant Camera
National Geographic
09.2024 - 09.2024
Associate Zoological Specialist
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
08.2023 - 10.2024
Rescue and Rehab Mentee
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
08.2022 - 05.2025
Zookeeper
Gulf Breeze Zoo
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Animal Studies, Filmmaking, And Biology
Eckerd College
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