Mikkaela Scott is a student at Unity College expected to graduate in May 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Science with a major in Captive Wildlife Care and Education. She has over 7 years of experience caring for and working with various animal species. This includes internships at Buttonwood Park Zoo and Stone Zoo as well as volunteer work caring for livestock. Mikkaela has a 3.7 GPA and relevant coursework in animal behavior, health, and husbandry. She is skilled in animal welfare practices and educating the public. Upon graduation, Mikkaela seeks a full time position in captive wildlife care and management.

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Mikkaela Scott
Unity College Unity, ME 04988 | 978.793.2833 | Mscott13@unity.edu
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE IN SCIENCE | EXPECTED: MAY 2017 | UNITY COLLEGE, UNITY, ME
Major: Captive Wildlife Care and Education
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Captive Wildlife Care and Education, North American Wildlife, Animal Behavior,
Animal Health, Ichthyology, Mammalogy, Animal Training, and Wildlife Techniques
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.7, High Honors Student
Skills & Abilities
· Knowledge of animalwelfare practices and safety regulations for keepers and the generalpublic
· Ability to multitask, prioritize , work independently or within a group
· Experience in educating students and the publicon a variety of species and conservational techniques
· Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
· Ability to read and formulate ethograms and observational data
· Knowledge of basic animalhusbandry practices including cleaning, safety, and enrichment
· Over 7 years’ experience in English style horseback riding, including vaulting competitions
Relevant Experience
KEEPER ASSISTANT INTERN| BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO | NEWBEDFORD, MA | SUMMER 2016
· Worked beside lead keepers in overseeing the proper care, husbandry,and welfare of animals within the “North
American West” and “Elephant Area”
· Helped provision all nutrition, enrichment, and medicalprocedures for zoo animals
· Maintained biosecurity along with guest and animal safety
· Managed zoo guests with keeper talks that included naturalhistory and conservation practices
STABLE HAND| UNITY COLLEGE BARN| UNITY, ME | SPRING 2015, Fall 2015, Spring2016
. Provisioned all nutrition, enrichment,and supplements for goats, rabbits,pigs, and sheep
. Assisted in medical care such as birthing’s and castrations
. Managed waste disposal and cleaning
ASSISTANT KEEPER VOLUNTEER | STONE ZOO | STONEHAM, MA | SUMMER 2015
· Assisted lead keeper in the maintenance and husbandry of severalsections of the zoos
· Provisioned diets/nutritional supplements to all zoo animals
BIOLOGIST | MOOSE CHECK STATION| SOLON, ME | FALL 2014
. Specialized in blood sampling used in testing for diseases
. Assisted in tooth sampling, antler measurements,and tick counts
. Oversawall note keeping

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EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER | STONE ZOO | STONEHAM, MA | FALL 2013
· Assisted zoo personnel with porcupine exhibit design through Introduction to Captive Wildlife Care and Education
Course
· Provisioned all nutrition and supplements to an average of 40 horses
· Provided living assignments and proper medical care ex.) Caring for abscesses or colic, blanketing, grooming, tacking,
watering, etc.
STABLE HAND| BEAR SPOT FARM CONCORD, MA | 2008-2013
· Provisioned all nutrition and supplements to an average of 40 horses
· Provided living assignments and proper medical care ex.) Caring for abscesses or colic, blanketing, grooming, tacking,
watering, etc.
· Managed orders and calls for tack shop and boarding arrangements
· Exercised/ trained horses using lunging and free lunging techniques
· Cleaned/ sanitized of all facilities
Additional Experience
LIVESTOCK VOLUNTEER | MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS AND GARDENERS ASSOCIATION | UNITY, ME | FALL 2014
. Educate Common Ground Country Agriculture Fair attendees on livestock care and husbandry
. Oversaw interactions between fair attendees and the livestock; keeping visitors and animals safe
. Reinforced fairground rules and regulations
. Mucked stalls and managed waste disposal
FOOD SECURITY VOLUNTEER | VEGGIES FOR ALL | UNITY, ME |2014
. Harvested vegetables to be cleaned and sent to local food pantries
Training and Professional Affiliations
. OSHA Certification in GeneralIndustry Safety and Health 2012
. ServSafe Certification 2012
. National Honor Society 2012- Present
References
Sarah Cunnigham
Associate Professor in Captive Wildlife at Unity College
90 Quaker Hill Road Unity, ME 04988
Office: 207.509.7266
SCunningham@unity.edu
Janet Preston
Instructor in Mathematics and Experientialand Environmental
Education at Unity College
90 Quaker Hill Road Unity, ME 04988
Office: 207.509.7258
JPreston@unity.edu

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