1. Melissa A. Meyer
184 East Duncan Street #19
Columbus, OH 43202
216.402.9884
mmeyer608@gmail.com
Education
-The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
-College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
-School of Environment and Natural Resources
-Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources: Cum Laude: May, 2014
-Minor: Theater
-Aurora High School, Aurora, Ohio
-Class of 2010, Cum Laude
Work Experience
-Cat Welfare Association
Volunteer Coordinator: April 2015-Present
Manages all volunteers at the facility. Volunteer orientations, tours,and volunteerrecruitment. Attends off
site adoption, community outreach, and fundraising events. Member of the social media marketing team,
manager of the Cat Welfare Instagram account. Manages volunteers completing Community Service
hours.Event and program planning
Animal Care Technician, Office Assistance:April 2014- Present
Member of a team to maintain a clean environment for the shelter animals. Acts as an adoption counselor
and assists in the office answering questions by phone,scheduling intakes, and performing adoptions.
-Cazuelas Grill
Server: May 2014-May2015
-Preservation Parks
Wetland Ecology Intern: May-August 2013
Invasive species removal, bird and plant identification, wetland/vernal pool monitoring, mitigation area
monitoring, Trail-Cam monitoring, Ohio Rapid Assessment Method,random point tree count,shorebird
trap construction and placement, postermaking for park programs.
-Ohio State University Dining Services
Student Lead: March 2014- May 2014
Student Assistant:October2012-March 2014
Member of dining hall staff, responsible for preparing and serving food, stocking, and customer service.
-Buckeye Donuts
Front Counter and Delivery: May-October 2013
Skills and Certifications
-Qualified Data Collector in Lake Protocols
-Ohio Environmental Protection Agency: Trained by the Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring Program
-License #00397
-Able to develop new skills and learn new programs quickly
-Internet and social media advertising and promotions (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Vine, YouTube)
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, Adobe InDesign, and ShelterBuddy
-Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills. Excellent organizational, computer, and people skills.
Organizations/ Leadership/ Awards:
-TerrAqua student chapterof the Soil and Water Conservation Society: 2013-2014, Recruitment Chair, Vice President
-Arthur P. and Ruth H. Moebius Scholarship Award: Academic Scholarship: 2010-2014
-Girl Scouts of America: 1996-2006, Bronze and Silver awards
-Environment Ohio: 2012- Volunteer
