1. Elise McDonald
ebm21253@uga.edu * 678-572-2245 * 375 Cambridge Way Covington Ga, 30016
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
University of Georgia – Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources Athens, Ga
Majors: Fisheries and Wildlife & Forestry Expected May 2019
Current GPA: 3.5/4.0
Alcovy High School & Newton College and Career Academy (NCCA) May 2015
Salutatorian, Pathway completer for Natural Resources, Forestry, and Wildlife
Scholarships: Zell Miller Scholar, H.O.P.E Scholar, Snapping Shoals “All-Around-Student” Scholar Spring 2015
Certifications: CPRO, AED, First Aid Feb. 2015
RELEVANT NATURAL RESOURCES FIELD EXPERIENCE
Georgia 4-H Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Summer Camp Counselor Eatonton, Ga, Feb. 2015 – Present
 Teach groups of 20 4th
and 5th
graders, environmental education topics including entomology,
herpetology
 Received Georgia 4-H “Outside of the Box” Award for creative teaching methods
 Youth Obesity Undergraduate Research & Extension (Y.O.U.R.E) Fellowship Researcher
Georgia 4-H, 6 hrs volunteer Jan. 30, 2016
 Taught environmental education to children of all ages during Ga 4-H District Project Achievement
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Youth Conservation Corps June 17 – July 16 2013
 Constructed and maintained bridges, trails, buildings, and other refuge infrastructure
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, 56+ hrs volunteer Summer 2012
 Assisted in removal of beaver dams to restore flatlands for migratory birds and eliminate harmful
flooding
 Assisted with summer camp activities in which campers were educated about wetlands, aquatic wildlife,
and aquatic management practices
 Assisted with survey in which hydrilla and other invasive aquatic plant species were chemically treated
 Participated in a bat survey in which ANABAT technology was used
 Aided in scouting and removal of felled trees obstructing refuge roads
 Established an updated filing and organization system
Mississippi State University, 100+ hrs volunteer Summer 2011
 Assisted with Wildlife, Entomology, and Botany camps
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alcovy High School Band, Leadership Coach Covington, Ga, Jan. 2015- Present
 Conduct a series of 9 seminars on leadership, pertaining specifically to band
 Topics include leadership theory and techniques, conducting, responsibilities and expectations of a
successful leader, and position-specific skills
 Coach each student leader throughout marching season
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
The Wildlife Society, UGA student chapter, member Spring 2016 - Present
UGA Women’s Rugby team Spring 2016 - Present
UGA acapella group “With Someone Else’s Money” Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Drum Major of Alcovy High School band Summer 2013-Spring 2015
Marching, symphonic, concert band; All-county Honor band Fall 2011-Spring 2015
FFA Fall 2012-Spring 2015

2. Elise McDonald
ebm21253@uga.edu * 678-572-2245 * 375 Cambridge Way Covington Ga, 30016
Competed in and served as Team Captain each year for the following Career Development Events
throughout high school:
 Wildlife Management, Aquatic Management (Senior Division) & placed at the Area level:
1st
spring 2015, 2nd
2014, 3rd
2013
 Environmental Natural Resources
 Forestry
 Floriculture
Leadership/Drum Major camp Summer 2012
President of Tri-M Music Honors Society Spring 2014-Spring 2015
S.T.E.M Mentor at NCCA Fall 2014-Spring2014
Key Club/Kiwanis Fall 2012-Spring 2013
OTHER VOLUNTEER
Tri-M Music Honors Society, 30+ hrs Spring 2014-Spring 2015
 Service through the arts, such as performing for nursing homes, orchestrating
youth performances, repairing performance spaces
Key Club, 20+ hrs Fall 2012-Spring 2013
 Assisted with Special Olympics, school sponsored events, creating and donating gift
and care packages for South American orphans
AWARDS
UGA Moran Portfolio Award Nominee **winners not announced yet** Jan. 2016
 University of Georgia professors select most outstanding writing portfolios of the semester
Georgia 4-H “Out of the Box” counselor award Eatonton, Ga, Summer 2015
 Awarded to summer camp counselor (out of apprx. 55) who demonstrates most innovative teaching
strategies to campers during the 6 week season
S.T.A.R Award for highest SAT score of my graduating class Spring 2015
Director’s Award for outstanding service to Alcovy High School Band Spring 2015
Georgia Certificate of Merit Spring 2014

3. Elise McDonald
ebm21253@uga.edu * 678-572-2245 * 375 Cambridge Way Covington Ga, 30016
REFERENCES
Charlie Wurst
Georgia 4-H Camp Coordinator/ Extension Camp Specialist
(706) 484-2843
Email: cwurst@uga.edu
Kimberly Sykes
Assistant Manager of Clarks River National Wildlife Complex
(662) 418-6749
Email: kimberly_sykes@fws.gov
John Gomez
Director of Bands at Alcovy High School
(404) 376-2228
Email: gomez.john@newton.k12.ga.us
Marcus Pollard
Wildlife/ Forestry Science/ Agriculture/ Ag. Mechanics Instructor at NCCA
(229) 886-6546
Email: pollard.marcus@newton.k12.ga.us