1. Rachel Carson
carson10@purdue.edu
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-carson-30957880
Current Address Permanent Address
419 Harrison Street, Apt 2 205 Indian Springs Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906 Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 870-7440 (574) 583-4822
Objective
To gain employment in a zoological park as a zookeeper.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences GPA 3.4
Work RelatedExperience
Intern, Animalia, Inc. Thorntown, IN Summer 2016
 Provided support in animal care and handling
 Presented public shows and animal interactions
 Created training plans for fox species on location
 Assisted in rehabilitation work for local species
 Authored a research article proposing an environmental project
Intern, Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center, Delphi, IN Summer 2014
 Completed cleaning activities and maintenance of various animal enclosures
 Observed veterinary procedures
 Maintained and completed diets and enrichments tools for the facility’s animals
Junior Zoo Keeper, Columbia Park Zoo, Lafayette, IN 2008-2012
 Aided in cleaning and maintenance of main animal enclosures
 Participated in interaction and training of educational animals
 Assisted in diet preparation and nutritional care
 Cooperated in educational demonstrations for the public
Other Work Experience
Server, Sportsman Inn Restaurant Summer 2015
 Provided customer assistance for patrons
Activities and Honors
Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society 2015- Current
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority 2014- Current
 Philanthropy Committee Member
Columbian Park Zoo 2015-Current
 Volunteer
Caregiver Companion 2015-2016
 Volunteer