Zoe Edlund
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Outgoing with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, with leadership capabilities. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Customer service, multitasking, and time management experience. Thrives under pressure and skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Turtle Researcher
Cedar Point Biological Station
Ogallala, NE
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted research regarding Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata).
- Developed and executed a research project in the summer of 2023 and tweaked it for a second season of the project in 2024.
- In 2024, seven new researchers joined the nine-person team, three of which were assigned to assist me in my project. I showed them the ropes, and helped lead them, answer questions, and help with their individual 'sub-projects' throughout the season.
- Experience in data collection, data entry, and data analysis.
- Experience with radio telemetry, home range analysis, microhabitat assessment, iButton/thermochron analysis.
- Experience in conference presentations.
- Collaboration with a PI and other researchers.
- Extensive experience setting up trail cams and analyzing trail cam footage.
- Proficient in borescope usage.
- Ask me for more details! I would love to share!
Server/Bartender
Olive Garden
Lincoln, NE
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Create positive short-term relationships with guests.
- Take and accurately recall orders in a timely fashion.
- Appropriately manage time in order to take orders, make drinks, refill soups, salads, and bread, and complete side work.
Kitchen Intern
Cedar Point Biological Station
Ogallala, NE
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepare ingredients for recipes and for the salad bar.
- Cook meals for research station in collaboration with other interns.
- General kitchen cleanup, several times each shift.
- Followed recipes accurately to prepare menu items according to established standards.
- Observed proper food handling techniques when storing, prepping, and cooking foods.
- Helped create daily specials based on available ingredients.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
Hutchinson, MN
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Pick items for guest orders accurately and quickly.
- Properly prepare, pack, and sort orders.
- Follow all safety guidelines when handling chemicals and food items.
- Ensure a positive shopping experience for guests.
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John's
Hutchinson, MN
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Deliver orders in a timely manner.
- Prep sandwiches and orders in a timely fashion.
- Take orders efficiently in the drive-through.
- Effectively communicate with customers and solve any conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries & Wildlife - Conservation Biology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12-2024
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN12-2020
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Winsted, MN05-2020
Skills
- Conflict-Resolution Skills
- CPR Certified
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Strong Leadership Capabilities
- Enjoy Working with People
- Customer Service Experience
- Experience in Data Collection, Data Entry, and Data Analyzation
- Safe Food Handling
- Supply Restocking
- Beverage Preparation
- Guest Engagement
- Food Delivery
- Liquor, wine, and food service
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- IACUC Certified, last updated July 2024
- CPR Certified, last updated March 2021
Affiliations
- I am involved in Sustain UNL, an on-campus environmental activism club at UNL. I was an executive member for the 2022-2023 school year.
- I'm a rock climber!
- I love a good hike!
- In high school, I was involved in Student Government, NHS, Track & XC, and theatre.
Accomplishments
- UNL Dean's List 2024
- High School Salutatorian
Research
Presented By Me:
- Edlund Z, Speer T, Reed BM. 2023. Burrow characteristics and Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata) occupancy. North American Box Turtle Conservation Workshop. University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA.
- Edlund Z, Speer T, Reed BM. 2023. Burrow characteristics and Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata) occupancy. Kansas Herpetological Society Meetings, Kansas University, Lawrence, KS.
Other:
- Speer T, Brighton K, Edlund Z, Gulder E, Kim S, Munsell K, Trautman A, Wagner P, Wilson B, Reed BM. 2023. Movement ecology of Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata) across different life stages. North American Box Turtle Conservation Workshop. University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA.
- Guldner E, Munsell K, Brighton K, Trautman A, Wilson B, Wagner P, Speer T, Edlund Z, Reed BM. 2023. Examining factors that may affect nesting times of Ornate Box Turtles in Western Nebraska. Kansas Herpetological Society Meetings, Kansas University, Lawrence, KS.
- Lewis M, Schenk C, Speer T, Pierre R, Prout-Benoit M, Graham T, Kearn C, Brighton K, Edlund Z, Gulder E, Kim S, Munsell K, Trautman A, Wagner P, Wilson B, Reed BM. 2023. Comparative analyses of microhabitat associations across different populations of Terrapene ornata. Kansas Herpetological Society Meetings, Kansas University, Lawrence, KS.
- Speer T, Brighton K, Edlund Z, Gulder E, Kim S, Munsell K, Trautman A, Wagner P, Wilson B, Reed BM. 2023. Movement ecology of Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata) across different life stages. Kansas Herpetological Society Meetings, Kansas University, Lawrence, KS.
- Guldner E, Munsell K, Brighton K, Trautman A, Wilson B, Wagner P, Speer T, Edlund Z, Reed BM. 2023. Examining factors that may affect nesting times of Ornate Box Turtles in Western Nebraska. Day of Transformation, Washburn University, Topeka, KS.
Soon to be Published:
- Wilson B, Kim S, Trautman A, Brighton K, Guldner E, Edlund Z, Wagner P, Speer T, Munsell K, Mercader R, Reed BM. 2024. Investigation of field and labratory-based personality traits in wild Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata).
References
References available upon request.
Software
Excel
MARK
Google Earth PRO
GIS
Interests
Wildlife Biology
Wildlife Education
Environmental Education
Wildlife Research
Herpetology
Rangeland Studies
Quote
"No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced."
Sir David Attenborough
Timeline
Turtle Researcher
Cedar Point Biological Station
05.2023 - Current
Kitchen Intern
Cedar Point Biological Station
05.2023 - 07.2023
Server/Bartender
Olive Garden
10.2021 - 04.2024
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John's
03.2021 - 07.2021
Fulfillment Expert
Target
09.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries & Wildlife - Conservation Biology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Ridgewater College
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
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