1. Jaclyn
O’Connor
2601
Hollister
Dr.
jaclynloconnor@gmail.com
Chesterton,
IN
46304
(219)
331-­‐1518
OBJECTIVE
To
obtain
a
position
that
will
allow
me
the
opportunity
to
utilize
my
biological,
organizational,
and
people
skills,
as
well
as
fuel
my
interest
in
resource
management
and
animal
husbandry.
EDUCATION
Purdue
University,
West
Lafayette,
IN
May
2015
Bachelor
of
Science
in
Agriculture
Department
of
FNR:
Wildlife
EXPERIENCE
Indiana
Dunes
State
Park-­‐
Volunteer
Chesterton,
IN
Fall
2015
• Took
responsibility
in
ensuring
the
wellbeing
of
animal
ambassadors
by
means
of
animal
husbandry
• Engaged
with
the
general
public
to
answer
any
inquires
and
to
welcome
them
to
the
nature
center
• Organized
and
maintained
the
nature
center,
its
library,
and
its
front
office
Freshwater
Mussel
Outreach
Program-­‐
Team
Member
West
Lafayette,
IN
Spring
2015
• Developed
a
community-­‐based
social
marketing
campaign
• Utilized
public
speaking
skills
to
directly
communicate
with
the
public
and
engage
with
stakeholders
• Created
outreach
materials
for
target
audiences
including
brochures,
educational
signs,
and
lesson
plans
• Adapted
to
working
independently
under
set
and
self-­‐made
deadlines
• Utilized
collaborative
skills
to
work
effectively
and
efficiently
as
a
team
• Provided
graphic
design
skills
for
a
number
of
outlets
including
logos,
mascots,
and
a
website
(www.heartofthetippy.org)
Animalia,
Inc.
-­
Intern
Thorntown,
IN
Summer
2014
• Assisted
and
lead
outreach
programs
for
the
public
at
parks,
schools,
and
libraries
• Provided
for
100+
different
species
of
animals
through
the
daily
cleaning
of
enclosures,
preparation
of
meals
and
providing
needed
medications
• Responsible
for
socialization
of
animals
to
be
used
for
outreach
programs
• Took
initiative
in
the
organization
and
upkeep
of
intern
space
as
well
as
grounds
projects
• Designed,
expanded,
and
rebuilt
modernized
habitats
for
incoming
and
existing
animals
• Rehabilitated
Wild
Animals
for
reintroduction
into
their
natural
habitat
• Developed
education
program
for
the
public
on
how
to
teach
children
the
interaction
with
nature
In-­field
Experience
-­‐
Student
Iron
River,
MI
Summer
2014
• Experienced
and
skilled
in
the
use
of
a
compass,
maps,
telemetry
units,
and
GPS
tools
• Utilized
powder
tracking,
spool
tracking,
and
motion-­‐sensor
units
for
behavioral
studies
of
small
mammals
• Trapping
and
identifying
of
small
mammals
and
birds
using
tomahawk
traps,
Sherman
traps,
and
mist
nets
• Mentored
by
various
wildlife
professionals
in
areas
for
wildlife
and
public
interaction,
ecological
systems,
and
invasive
species;
including
participation
in
the
tagging
and
data
collection
of
a
black
bear
• Conducted
field
surveys
on
herptofauna
and
macro
invertebrates
Wolf
Park
-­
Volunteer
Battle
Ground,
IN
November
2013-­‐Present
• Collected
data
on
courtship
rituals
of
Gray
Wolves
• Assisted
with
organization/instructions
on
public
safety
during
special
events
with
the
wolves
• Supported
and
executed
the
planning
of
side
projects
within
the
park
• Responsible
for
escorting
visitors
in
the
Education
Center
during
special
events
Washington
Park
Zoo
-­‐
Education
Director
Assistant
Michigan
City,
IN
Summer
2010
• Coordinated
and
lead
“out-­‐of-­‐zoo”
shows
for
the
public
at
parks,
day
care
centers,
and
libraries
• Organized
and
maintained
the
organization
of
the
entire
education
center
• Led
“Zoo
Walks”
for
children
(8-­‐12
years
old),
guiding
them
safely
through
the
zoo
• Provided
80+
different
species
of
animals
through
daily
cleaning
of
habitats,
preparing
of
meals,
assisting
with
needed
medications,
and
friendly
interaction
for
socialization
LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS
Women
in
Science
(WISP)
Taekwondo
(2nd
Degree
Black
Belt)
WISP
Sophomore
Learning
Community
(SLC)
XWorks
Dance
Club
SKILLS
Geographic
Information
System
Public
Speaking
Japanese
Language
(6
Years)
Microsoft
Office
Suite
Invasive
Species
Removal
Certified
in
Scuba