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Mackenzie Beck-Gibson
Location:
Columbia, SC
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Kenzie Beck 30525 State Rd. 70 E., Myakka City, Fl., 34251 727-313-XXXX ● XXXX@gmail.com EDUCATION Florida Gulf Coast University , Estero, Florida Graduation: May 2023Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies , concentration in Environmental and Ecological AssessmentMinor, BiologyGPA: 3.9Dean’s List, FGCU Foundation Scholarships, Whitaker Center Research Awards RELEVANT COURSEWORK Environmental ChemistryOceanographyWetland EcologyEnvironmental PhilosophyClimate Change EcologyEnvironmental ScienceInvertebrate ZoologyChildren’s Literature RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Aquarium and Reptile Swing Keeper; Reptile Swing Keeper, Columbia, SC. July 2023 – Present ▪ Complete daily maintenance of a variety of aquarium systems including feedings and tank/equipment maintenance (as an ARC swing, July 2023-September 2023)▪ Complete daily and weekly maintenance of a variety of herp. taxa including exotic and native snakes, venomous snakes and lizards, monitors, tortoises and turtles, and amphibians▪ Routinely feed an alligator, snakes, tortoises and turtles, frogs/toads, sirens/salamanders, and lizards▪ Speak daily with guests and perform keeper chats during events, answering questions about our animals and conservation practices▪ Help manage crowds and tours, give directions and guidance throughout the zoo▪ Daily upkeep of all rooms and enclosures to ensure they are “guest ready” Conservancy of Southwest Florida , Education/Husbandry Intern, Naples, Fl. June 2022 – May 2023▪ Full time internship with a focus on husbandry, education and public outreach, August - December 8 hrs a week, volunteer work (during the school semester)▪ Led several intern projects to develop new enrichment for snakes, fish feeding methods, and creating outlines and information hubs for incoming interns.▪ Developed and led lesson plans for elementary-aged children.▪ Led field trips, public talks, animal encounters, and hands on learning activities for students elementary-middle school age.▪ Hands-on experience with many varieties of aquatic systems and several snake species including burmese pythons and eastern indigo snakes, turtles, raptors, toads, and aquatic systems. MOTE Marine Laboratory , Guide Volunteer, Sarasota, Fl. August 2019 – August 2021▪ Ensure the safety of all guests and marine animals on exhibit.▪ Work with guests and give information on the animals on display. ▪ Teach about marine environmental safety, regulation, and importance to the public. NGS + TNC Marine and Community Conservation, Extern, Remote. September 2021 – November 2021▪ Conducted primary and secondary research on an environmental issue, loss of habitat in the Everglades and salt degradation. ▪ Researched the effect of climate change on the Everglades ecosystem and prepared a story map presentation geared toward college students.▪ Surveyed a wide variety of students at my school on their knowledge of the Everglades. Florida Gulf Coast University, Undergraduate Parasitology Research Assistant, Estero, Fl. February 2022 – May 2022▪ Dissect and examine samples, keeping track of all specimens and the parasites found within them.▪ Kept colonies of beetles, snails, and crickets ensured they had clean enclosures, food, and water.▪ Ran a Hymenopteran research project, including both lab and field work.▪ Kept records of data and trained onboarding lab volunteers. Florida Gulf Coast University , Horticultural Lab Technician, Estero, Fl. October 2021 – May 2022▪ Keep records of data both on paper and created and kept digital records of not only my data but also the data of other technicians.▪ Test water samples using multiple types of equipment; primarily Hanna instruments.▪ Run multiple samples at a time using time management skills and attentiveness. SKILLS Science education Testing water qualityAquaria daily maintenance Equipment upkeepReptile daily maintenance Animal handlingPublic speaking AttentivenessField education Organization Record keeping Animal diet administration Tank treatment administration Time management GRANTS AND AWARDS Dr. and Mrs. Peter M. Sidell First Generation ScholarshipAudubon of Southwest Florida, Inc. Scholarship Sheryl and Donald A. Lesch Scholarship Endowed FundJohn Herman Biodiversity AwardWhitaker Center Mini GrantBlaire Foundation Scholarship
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