EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science Degree, Departmental Honors, December 1996
Major: Systematics and Ecology
Overall GPA: 3.71 / 4.00
Biology GPA: 3.95 / 4.00
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Completed and defended honors thesis entitled "Chemical analysis of abdominal
glands of a cleptoparasitic bee, Triepeolus distinctus (Hymenoptera: Apidae):
investigation of possible uses of pheromones in postnest-visitation behavior".
Received an undergraduate research award to fund my honors thesis.
Invited to present my research to the Undergraduate Research Committee at the University
of Kansas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Program Assistant (full-time)
Coordinate the tagging and recovery effort of
Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies
Map out locations of recoveries and produce maps and spreadsheets of
data for the website
Correspond with participants and Monarch Watch Coordinators
Education of participants about Monarch biology and the migration
Analyze data collected by participants across the Eastern United
States
Develop visual displays for posters used at overwintering roosts in
Mexico
Responsible for accounts receivable and collections
Supervise student workers assisting with tagging efforts
| May 1997–June 1997 |
Mark’s Veterinary Hospital |
Lawrence, KS |
Receptionist and Assistant (part-time)
Assist customers with sales and update patient
files
Perform some laboratory tests
Prepare vaccinations and prescriptions
Assist doctor with patients when needed
| Summers 1995, 1996 |
US Army Corps of Engineers |
Lawrence, KS |
Park Ranger (Temporary, full-time)
- Planned and scheduled all summer interpretive programs for 1996
- Performed interpretive talks and assisted in visitor center
- Instructed visitors on policy and wildlife questions
- Conducted monthly inspections and checklists for safety of facilities
- Enforced Title 36 laws
- Received an outstanding service award for planning interpretive programs
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
| Summer 1997–Present |
Wildcare |
Lawrence, KS |
Volunteer
- Determine the appropriate action to take with newly admitted animals
- Feed young birds in the busy spring and summer seasons
- Experience tube feeding baby mammals and birds
- Raise juvenile squirrels and cottontails in my home
- Administer fluid through subcutaneous injections to dehydrated mammals and birds
- Prepare food and treatments for a number of different animals
- Clean cages of all animals housed at the facility
- Maintain records on animals, including recording food intake and weight