Hi, I’m
Savannah Gibbs
Staunton,VA
Summary
Motivated environmental biology student seeking to gain hands-on experience in the field. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed. Hardworking and reliable ethic with strong abilities in out-of-the-box ideas and problem-solving. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, Virginia
Physical Activities Center Attendant
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Filming sporting events and writing statistical reports on the event
- Greeting and taking temperatures of students, faculty, and guests when entering the building
- Cleaning and managing equipment when a sporting event is in progress
- Speaking with students, faculty, and guests over the phone, giving them accurate information on how the facility works and what equipment we have available.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created a welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
Staunton Plant NurseryStaunton, Virginia
Gardener
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Properly identifying plants and maintaining healthy plants by being able to identify disease and pests.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
- Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
Mary Baldwin UniversitySan Juan, Costa Rica
Neotropical Ornithology, Study Abroad
04.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Proficiency in identifying various bird species and their distinguishing features
- Understanding of bird behavior and migration patterns
- Capability to conduct bird surveys and population assessments
- Experience with field research techniques including mist netting and banding
- Familiarity with tropical ecology and awareness of conservation issues
- Capability to communicate scientific findings to a diverse audience
Headfirst Summer CampWashington, DC
Camp Safety Coordinator
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
- Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote a safe and productive workplace.
- Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Established professional relationships with team members and other coaches.
Appalachian Ski Resort, Beginners and IntermediateBoone, North Carolina
Head Snowboarding Instructor
11.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Maintaining and managing four terrain parks, ensuring they were fully snowed and had no hazards present in the park.
- Showed students how to complete effective maneuvers according to established techniques.
- Applied a wide range of snowboarding techniques to convey knowledge to students with an individualized approach.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid, and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Watched weather forecasts and avalanche risk assessments to keep students safe.
College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME
Ecology Research Intern
07.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Collecting data on Gulls, Petrols, and Crows at Great Duck Island
- Tagging Gulls to document migration and population growth
- Taking water samples and documenting species found
- Cataloging different species of plants on Great Duck Island
- Volunteering at Acadia National Park teaching about Leave no Trace Behind.
Homosassa Wildlife ParkHomosassa, Florida
Wildlife Conservation Intern
05.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Worked with larger mammals, raptors, reptiles, amphibians, and marine life
- Cleaned enclosures and maintained them to represent the animal's natural habitat
- Gave tours around the park to the public and educated them on the different species at the park
- Facilitated transportation of animals to the rehabilitation center, with the rescue team.
- Communicated effectively with the public to answer questions about forestry, conservation, and sustainability.
RanchLecanto, Florida
Rymar, Trainer, Rider, Stable Hand
06.2015 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Trained show horses both in English and Western
- Ranging from Hunter Jumper to Reining and Barrel Racing
- Maintained the barn and stables by cleaning stalls, moving bales of hay, feeding the horses, cleaning horse tack, and any other physical tasks that presented themselves.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized.
- Groomed horses to keep them clean and maintain good health
- Rode and competed as one of their riders in over 50 horse shows
- Placing in the top 5 and qualifying for higher level shows.
Education
Mary Baldwin University
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Biology
05.2024
University Overview
- Minoring in Film Studies and Dance
- Additional Coursework and research in Field Biology, Botany, Ecology, and Ornithology.
Lecanto High School
High School Diploma from Environmental Science Specialty
05.2020
Academy of Environmental ScienceCrystal River, FL
High School Diploma
05.2020
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Boating License
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
Extracurricular Activies
- Virginia Native Plant Society Member (July 2022-Present)
- Mary Baldwin University Track & Field Team NCAA (May 2022-Present)
- Mary Baldwin Performance Dance Team (August 2022-Present)
- Mary Baldwin University Film Club (August 2021-Present)
- Environmental Issues Club- Mary Baldwin University (August 2020-Present)
- Wilderness Adventure Club- Mary Baldwin University (August 2020-Present)
- Mary Baldwin University Women’s Soccer Team NCAA (August 2020- 2022)
Additional Information
- Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership Academic Award- Mary Baldwin University (December 2020, December 2021, August 2022)
- Environmental Science Scholar Award- Academy of Environmental Science, Crystal River, Florida (May 2019, May 2020)
- Academic Varsity Letter- Lecanto High School, Lecanto, Florida (August 2018-May 2020)
Timeline
Neotropical Ornithology, Study Abroad
Mary Baldwin University
04.2023 - 05.2023
Camp Safety Coordinator
Headfirst Summer Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Gardener
Staunton Plant Nursery
05.2021 - Current
Head Snowboarding Instructor
Appalachian Ski Resort, Beginners and Intermediate
11.2020 - 01.2021
Physical Activities Center Attendant
Mary Baldwin University
08.2020 - Current
Ecology Research Intern
College of the Atlantic
07.2019 - 08.2019
Wildlife Conservation Intern
Homosassa Wildlife Park
05.2017 - 03.2020
Rymar, Trainer, Rider, Stable Hand
Ranch
06.2015 - 08.2020
Mary Baldwin University
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Biology
Lecanto High School
High School Diploma from Environmental Science Specialty
Academy of Environmental Science
High School Diploma
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