1. REBECCA M. BEERY
9551 Saline Waterworks Rd.
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 660-4226
beery.rebecca@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Kalamazoo College
Bachelor of Arts,June 2015
Major: Biology; Minor: Studio Art
GPA: 3.536
Lancaster University (October 2013-March 2014)
Studied in Lancaster,England with coursework in ecology and conservation, and animal behavior.
EXPERIENCE
Veterinary Assistant (February 2016-Present)
DownHome Moble Vet, LLC, Saline, Michigan
I am present during veterinary appointments to record information, to comfort and hold animals during
procedures, and to contact clients about upcoming appointments or procedures.
Bookseller (December 2015-February 2016)
Barnes & Noble Bookseller,Ann Arbor, Michigan
Create a friendly in-store environment by assisting customers, keeping items well stocked, and keeping
the selling area looking nice.
Stranding Investigations Intern (September 2015-November 2015)
Mote Marine Laboratory,Sarasota, Florida
Responded to calls regarding stranded dolphins, whales, manatees,and sea turtles. Provided 24-hour
support for rescues and participated in cetacean and sea turtle rehabilitation. Conducted numerous
necropsies.
Save Our Seabirds Volunteer (September 2015-November 2015)
Save Our Seabirds, Inc.,Sarasota, Florida
Tended to injured local Florida birds by cleaning enclosures, providing food, and assisting veterinary
staff.
Island Educator (August 2015)
Appalachian Mountain Club, Three Mile Island, New Hampshire
Created and led educational programs for both adults and children on Three Mile Island relating to native
New Hampshire wildlife, and the history of the island and Lake Winnipesaukee.
Senior Individualized Project (June 2014-June 2015)
Kalamazoo College, Biology Department
Conducted research in molecular physiology at the University of Michigan. Reported findings in a thesis
entitled Effect of Exogenous Leptin on the Body Weight of ob/ob and Leptin-Receptor Null Mice.

2. Ecology Teaching Assistant (September 2014-December 2014, March 2015-June 2015)
Kalamazoo College, Biology Department
Led weekly research in labs as well as developed leadership and teaching skills by helping students
understand ecological concepts.
Ecology Intern/Assistant (June 2013-August 2013)
University of Michigan
Assisted with surveying natural growth and cultivated trees for an urban forest ecological study.
Animal Infirmary Volunteer (June 2013-August 2013)
Howell Nature Center, Howell, Michigan
Provided care to wounded animals by feeding, enriching, and supporting veterinary staff.
Geology Intern/Researcher (July 2010)
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
Conducted research to determine the internal temperature of the extinct shark species Charcharodon
megalodon using stable isotopes and mass spectrometry.
Bird Division Volunteer (September 2007-August 2012)
University of Michigan Museumof Natural History,Ann Arbor, Michigan
Prepared museum-quality skins of donated birds.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sisters in Science (January 2013-June 2015)
Kalamazoo College, Northglade Montessori School,Kalamazoo, Michigan
Conducted experiments with 4th
and 5th
grade girls to both give them exposure to the world of science and
to act as a mentor.
Kalamazoo Philharmonia (January 2013-June 2015)
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Cellist in an orchestra comprised of students and community members. Participated in weekly rehearsals
and three concerts per year.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Mac OS X, R, ArcGIS
Wilderness First Aid – Emergency Care & Safety Institute Course (Valid through June 16, 2017)
AWARDS
Music Department Senior Award (Awarded June 13, 2015 at Kalamazoo College)