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Whitney White

Boulder,CO

Summary

Motivated and passionate student currently working towards a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a desire to assist wildlife conservation. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate information pertinent to various working fields. Extensive background in both animal husbandry / knowledge and research.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kennel / Doggie Daycare Attendant

Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - Current
  • Attending up to 60+ dogs in a day - feeding, giving water, setting up kennels, and walking 4x/day
  • Increase pet safety through vigilant monitoring of play areas, promptly addressing any conflicts or issues.
  • Maintain detailed records of each pet's history, preferences, and medical information, promoting individualized care for every dog in our facility.
  • Assist in maintaining a hygienic environment for pets by performing daily cleaning tasks of kennels and yards
  • Observe signs of distress and anxiety in pets who have separation anxiety and take extra care to alleviate their stress

Wag! Caregiver

Wag!
05.2022 - Current
  • Completed 100+ services of dog walking and sitting
  • Enhance pet well-being through regular exercise, playtime, and companionship during walks.
  • Provide basic training reinforcement for dogs during walks, improving behavior both on-leash and at home.
  • Monitor health of pets during walks, reporting any concerns or changes in behavior to owners promptly.
  • Maintain professional relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service at all times.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Colorado Boulder
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted faculty on disease ecology research.
  • Euthanized and dissected 230+ amphibians and identified and counted parasites (trematodes, nematodes, protozoans) within each individual.
  • Organized laboratory materials and maintained equipment for efficient daily operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
  • Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines when working with animal subjects throughout all stages of the given project.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

Ecology Mentor for Undergraduates [EMU]

University Of Colorado Boulder
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Improved student retention rates by providing personalized support and implementing effective learning strategies.
  • Participated in a corresponding class to remain current on best practices in teaching methodologies in education
  • Assisted faculty in grading carefully following set guidelines

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major

University of Colorado Boulder – College of Arts And Science
Boulder
12.2024

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Animal Handling & Husbandry Expertise
  • Canine Behavior Knowledge
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Excellent Communication
  • Research Experience
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dissection & Microscopy Skills

Certification

  • Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice (CITI)
  • Responsible Conduct of Research for Undergraduate Research (CITI)
  • Wildlife Research (CITI)
  • Working with the IACUC (CITI)

Accomplishments

  • Biological Sciences Initiatives Scholar [Awarded $3000 in Summer 2023]
  • UROP Funding [Awarded $2000 in Summer 2023; declined]

Community Involvment

  • Humane Society of Boulder – Kennel Cleaning [June 2022]
  • Special Olympics — Awarded medals, Score Keeper, Event Escort [Fall 2016 - Summer 2020]
  • Feed My Starving Children — Prepared meals, Labeled Bags, Warehouse [Fall 2014 – Summer 2020]

relevant coursework

  • IPHY 3410: Human Anatomy
  • EBIO 4460: Wetland Ecology and Management
  • SOCY 4017: Animals and Society
  • WRTG 3030: Writing on Science and Society
  • BCHEM 4611: Principles of Biochemistry
  • CHEM 3311 & 3321: Organic Chemistry 1 (+ lab)
  • EBIO 4370: Genetically Engineered Organisms
  • FREN 4700: Encountering Animals (senior seminar)
  • EBIO 3400 & 3410: Microbiology (+ lab)
  • EBIO 3240: Animal Behavior (+ lab)
  • EBIO 3040: Conservation Biology
  • EBIO 2070: Genetics - Molecules to Populations
  • EBIO 3080 Evolutionary Biology (+ lab)
  • EBIO 2040: Principles of Ecology (+ lab)
  • EBIO 1220 & 1240: General Biology 2 (+ lab)
  • EBIO 1250: Intro to EBIO Research (+ lab)
  • AP Statistics (Eden Prairie High School)

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Colorado Boulder
05.2023 - 08.2023

Ecology Mentor for Undergraduates [EMU]

University Of Colorado Boulder
08.2022 - 12.2022

Kennel / Doggie Daycare Attendant

Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Wag! Caregiver

Wag!
05.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major

University of Colorado Boulder – College of Arts And Science

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