1. Elizabeth Jones
2116 Liberty Court, Norristown, PA 19403
frogflop5@gmail.com • (470) 625-2122
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (2012-14)
Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources (December 2014)
Major: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (Wildlife and Fisheries emphases)
Overall GPA: 3.64/4.00
Cum Laude
Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia (2011-12)
Bachelor of General Studies (not completed)
Certifications
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (May 2016)
Employment & Professional Positions
Research Technician III, Warnell School of Forestry (UGA), Athens, Georgia (January 2015 – May 2016)
Responsibilities/Skills:
• Maintained databases for several thousand tissue and egg samples for the loggerhead turtle
Northern Recovery Unit
• Maintained and organized laboratory resources and hourly workers for a large, multi-
investigator research project
• Structured data in various formats and for online databases
• Performed techniques such as DNA extractions, PCR amplification, cloning, genotyping,
sequencing and De Novo assembly of multiple species
• Performed pilot studies for various projects
• Collaborated with graduate students in their lab work and field work
Lab Technician, Warnell School of Forestry (UGA), Athens, Georgia (July 2013 - December 2014)
Responsibilities/Skills:
• Maintained databases for several thousand tissue and egg samples for the loggerhead turtle
Northern Recovery Unit
• Performed DNA extractions, including marine turtle and forensic quality samples, using
manual and automated methods
Warnell Orientation Worker: Warnell School of Forestry (UGA), Athens, Georgia (May - August 2013)
Responsibilities/Skills:
• Assisted with the registration of new students
• Performed guided tours of Warnell and Whitehall Forest’s facilities
• Represented Warnell at UGA orientation events
• Served as a Warnell representative for the 2013 QDMA convention
• Presented with live animals and other wildlife and plant artifacts, usually in a one-on-one or
small group setting
Internship in Ecology: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (UGA), Athens, Georgia (June - August 2012)
Responsibilities/Skills:
• Sieved and sorted substrate samples for macroinvertebrates

2. Childcare Assistant: Christ Community Church, Columbus, Georgia (January 2012-May 2012)
Responsibilities/Skills:
• Worked with infants, toddlers, and children grades K-5
• Assisted with activities such as crafts and short lessons
Special Projects
Senior Project: Herpetology Citizen Science Project at Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, Georgia (2014)
Description:
The purpose of this project was to assist Sandy Creek Nature Center in improving their
herpetological citizen science program. I worked with a team to research citizen science
programs and surveying techniques that could be implemented at Sandy Creek Nature
Center. We also surveyed the participants in order to gain a better idea of their backgrounds
and interests. We wrote up a proposal and created a presentation to communicate our
findings.
Leadership & Service
University of Georgia Herpetological Society:
Outreach and Animal Care Volunteer (2012-14)
Description:
I assisted weekly in the feeding and maintenance of UGHS’s outreach herpetofauna. I also
volunteered at club outreaches, presenting with live animals and other wildlife and plant
artifacts in a one-on-one or small group setting.
Animal Care Coordinator (2013-14)
Description:
I organized volunteers and resources needed to maintain our outreach animals. This also
involved training and supervising new volunteers.
Chi Alpha (University of Georgia Chapter)
Student leader (2014)
Description:
Chi Alpha is a campus ministry group whose goal is to create a Christian community
on campus. I worked with a team of students to plan and implement events,
organize regular meetings, and expand participation opportunities in the club.
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
Volunteer (2010-12)
Description:
I was involved with organizing information and activities at public outreach events as well as
creating and giving presentations. I also presented with live animals and other wildlife and
plant artifacts, usually in a one-on-one or small group setting.