Conservation and Management
Sai Akshita Bhattiprolu
Student
Wellesley Hills,MA
Summary
Dedicated biology student with a profound commitment to pursuing a career in marine mammal conservation. Currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology with minors in Chemistry, Ecology, and Conservation. Aspiring to secure a position within the ecology and conservation department to acquire valuable experience and actively contribute to the protection and sustainable management of ecosystems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Resident Advisor
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - Current
- Solved concerns and complaints by collaborating with first year residents and housing department.
- Supported over 25 students personal needs of residents dealing with diverse living conditions
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.
- Conducted regular wellness checks and coordinated with housing department to meet resident needs.
- Acquired useful leadership skills
- Create, market, and lead student centered hall programs to educate students about critical issues
- Manage building administrative duties such as room transfers and incident reports
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents
Front Desk Clerk
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Greeted 20 residents upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention every shift
- Helped new residents settle into college and dorm life by connecting them to appropriate departments when questions were asked
- Handled about 80 packages and organized mail every shift
- In charge of room reservation and keys for building
- Responded to emergencies during late night shifts when professional staff was not available
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Wellesley High School
Wellesley, MA 08.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Interests
Lab work
Research
Presentations
Research Experience
- Fall 2022: Worked as a lab assistant in Dr. Joseph Parkos' aquatic ecology lab at INHS involving microbe separation from benthos to test the effect of artificial structures on the ecosystem
- Spring 2024: Worked as a lab assistant in Dr. Carla Cáceres' aquatic ecology lab involving multiple experiments about anthropogenic effects on daphnia. This position involved maintenance of samples, equipment, and use of scientific technology.
Leadership Roles
August 2022 - Present: Outreach Committee Chair for the University of Illinois Chapter of American Fisheries Society
August 2023 - Present: Social Chair for Illini Equestrians Sports Team
August 2023 - Present: Member of Staff Development and Community Building under University of Illinois Housing Department
Involvement
August 2022 - Present: Illini Wildlife and Conservation Club Member
August 2022 - Present: The Wildlife Society at University of Illinois Club Member
August 2022 - Present: American Fisheries Society at University of Illinois Executive Board Member
August 2023 - Present: Illini Equestrians Sports Team Executive Board Member
Awards
January 2019: Wellesley High School Student of the Semester Award
March 2023: University of Illinois Housing Employee of the Month Award
October 2023: University of Illinois Housing Resident Advisor of the Month Award
Timeline
Resident Advisor
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - Current
Front Desk Clerk
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Vermont
08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Wellesley High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
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