Piper Sleider
Makawao
Summary
Hard-working conservationist skillful in sample collection, environmental education, research methods. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions, as well as working collaboratively and gaining knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Naturalist
PacWhale Eco Adventures - Pacific Whale Foundation
06.2025 - Current
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, in field experiences, and hands-on workshops.
- Teamed on delivery of informative educational programs on area history, geological environment, and wildlife.
- Promoted conservation strategies to different community and children
- Collected data regarding North Pacific humpback whale population
- Aided in study conducted with Hawaii Institution of Marine Biology
- Worked together collaboratively with other crew onboard vessel
Park Ranger
Florida Department of Environmental Protection- Skyway Fishing Pier
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Educate public using the Skyway Fishing Pier on regulations, conservation, and proper ways to mitigate bird hooking
- Create useful informational packets and pamphlets to aid in educating anglers
- Rescue, Rehab, and Release seabirds and any other animal hooked
- Collect data on rescues conducted
- Manage habitat at state parks in southwest Florida
- Work with coworkers to develop successful conservation initiatives and put them into play
- 40 hours/week
Server
The Reef
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Take orders and communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction
- Work with other servers and employees to keep restaurant in good condition
- Performed closing duties including mopping, cleaning kitchen, closing picnic tables, taking inventory, creating my sales report, and preparing the cash drawer
- Communicate with the kitchen staff curate desired meals
- 20 hours/week
Veterinary Technician
Baycrest Veterinary Hospital
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Communicate with clients and coworkers to understand best treatment plans for pets
- Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injection, blood drawing, and anesthesia monitoring during surgery
- Analyzing bloodwork, urine samples, and ear cytology’s
- Creating treatment plans and discussing best plan of action for pets
- 50 hours/week
Study abroad student assistant
Painted Dog Research Trust
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the collection of trail cam data and analysis of images
- Formatted and re-worked word documents for environmental education to local community
- Assisted in spay and neuter of local animals
- Discussing future conservation initiatives regarding road mortality
- 30 hours/week
Bird Steward
Audubon Florida
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored Black Skimmer Colony at St Pete beach
- Collected population estimation of adults and chicks
- Educated public on black skimmers and the importance of their conservation
- Analyzed data collected by trail cams, documented bird behavior and people present within colony on excel for a professor’s research
- 20 hours/week
Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored and patrolled over 1,000 new and existing sea turtle nests and activities
- Educated public about sea turtles, nesting, rehabilitation, and what they can do to help
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets while working with other interns and senior biologists
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about conservation of sea turtles
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques and data collection
- 50 hours/week
Peer Mentor
Eckerd College
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Worked with other mentors to develop presentations and help students learn about inclusion, diversity, opportunities at Eckerd, and proper study habits
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension, and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Counseled 20 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
- 30 hours/week
Head Hostess
Pier 290
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
- Documented reservations alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
- 35 hours/week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies and Biology
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2024
Skills
- Detail oriented and hard working
- Flexible and adaptable
- Levelheaded and positive outlook
- Strong Verbal and communication skills
- Works well in groups and as a leader
- Determined and motivated
- Analytical Ability and foresight
- Curious and Inquisitive
Timeline
Naturalist
PacWhale Eco Adventures - Pacific Whale Foundation
06.2025 - Current
Park Ranger
Florida Department of Environmental Protection- Skyway Fishing Pier
09.2024 - 05.2025
Veterinary Technician
Baycrest Veterinary Hospital
05.2024 - 09.2024
Study abroad student assistant
Painted Dog Research Trust
01.2024 - 06.2024
Bird Steward
Audubon Florida
05.2023 - 10.2023
Server
The Reef
02.2023 - 05.2025
Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
05.2022 - 09.2022
Peer Mentor
Eckerd College
06.2021 - 05.2022
Head Hostess
Pier 290
05.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies and Biology
Eckerd College
ABROAD EXPERIENCE
Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, 01/2023- 02/2023 – Eckerd college winter term program
- Went to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands with a professor and a group of students to study the natural history of South America
- Backpacked, camped, and hiked in rigorous conditions through the Amazon Rainforest
- Expanded my Spanish skills and ability to communicate in a foreign language
Zimbabwe, Africa 01/2024-02/2024 – Eckerd college winter term program
- Assisted Dr. Greg Rasmussen in his current painted dog research
- Assisted in spay and neuters
- Analyzed trail cam data