Raven Spice
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Field Work
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
08.2024 - Current
- Helped identify birds, insects, plants, and other animals during field observations.
- Studied habitat growth and seasonal changes and how they affected wildlife.
- Practiced banding techniques in field settings and accurate species recording procedures.
- Employed appropriate tools for accurate documentation for banding and species documentation.
Animal Groomer
Elkhart Career Center
Elkhart, IN
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Groomed pets upon arrival, ensuring cleanliness and comfort.
- Washed, dried, brushed, and clipped nails according to owner preferences.
- Monitored pets for health issues during grooming sessions, ensuring prompt reporting of any concerns.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners regarding grooming procedures and care tips.
- Monitored animal behavior during grooming to enhance safety for pets and groomers.
- Performed basic health checks on animals prior to grooming sessions.
- Inspected animals for external parasites such as fleas or ticks before beginning each session.
- Assisted veterinarians with animal care by restraining animals for exams and treatments.
- Maintained detailed service records for each animal, facilitating consistent care and follow-up.
Farm Hand
Elkhart Community Schools
Elkhart, Indiana
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Feed animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens on a regular basis.
- Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Built coops and structures for animals as well as labor intensive jobs for roads and farm management.
- Planted vegetables and herbs for seasonal harvests and campus distribution
- Cultivated school farm plots for food donations to Elkhart Community Schools.
- Operated hand tools and farm equipment for daily field work
Construction Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
Elkhart, IN
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated with team members to meet project timelines and uphold quality standards.
- Supported construction tasks, including framing, roofing, and drywall installation, contributing to project completion.
- Operated power tools safely on construction sites. safely to accomplish various building tasks on construction sites.
Comic Con Volunteer
Comic Con Volunteer
Elkhart, IN
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted attendees with registration and provided event information.
- Communicated and led guests around.
- Managed exhibitor booths and ensured proper setup throughout the event.
- Assisted in managing and operating vendor stands while directing guests.
- Facilitated merchandise sales and supported on-site inventory management.
- Managed logistics for events held at Northern Indiana Event Center.
- Cleaned and organized event spaces during and after guest departures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana05-2027
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business
Ivy Tech Community College
Elkhart, Indiana05-2023
High School Experience With Career Center - Vet Careers 1
Elkhart Area Career Center
Elkhart, Indiana05-2023
High School Diploma -
Elkhart High School
Elkhart, Indiana05-2023
Skills
- Field data collection
- Species & Wildlife Identification
- Field research
- Species Recording
- Animal Behavior & Restraint
- Health monitoring
- Emergency care
- Documentation
- Sanitation protocols
- Bone Identification
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical terminology
- Animal care
- Team collaboration
- Public Engagement
- Event coordination
- Problem-solving
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Girl Scouts Gold Award - Eagle Scout Equivalent
- 21st Century Scholar
- NTHS - National Technical Honors Society
Leadership Experience
- Helped lead a Girl Scout troop and taught skills to younger scouts.
- Helped guide guests in Comic Con and helped lead stands.
Communication Skills
Works best with familiar and friendly people. Really patient with people and will still communicate with others.
Affiliations
- Wildlife Club Member - ISU (March, 2026 - Present)
Timeline
Construction Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
06.2025 - 08.2025
Wildlife Field Work
Indiana State University
08.2024 - Current
Animal Groomer
Elkhart Career Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Comic Con Volunteer
Comic Con Volunteer
09.2021 - 03.2024
Farm Hand
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana State University
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Experience With Career Center - Vet Careers 1
Elkhart Area Career Center
High School Diploma -
Elkhart High School