Taylor Crews is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University, anticipated to graduate in May 2017. They have relevant coursework including General Biology, Ecology, Earth Science Systems, Environmental Geology, and Oceanography. For experience, Taylor has worked as a part-time animal keeper at Maymont where they fed and cared for animals, as a volunteer also at Maymont where they assisted with aquariums and animal care, and as a research assistant studying birds and ticks at Old Dominion University. Currently, Taylor works as a server at Brauburgers.
1. Taylor Crews
1106 Grove Avenue • Richmond, VA 23220
434-238-4320 • crewste@vcu.edu
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies, minor in Biology
Anticipated graduation: May 2017
RELATED COURSEWORK
• General Biology
• Ecology
• Earth Science Systems
• Environmental Geology
• Oceanography
GPA: 2.45
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Maymont, Part-Time Animal Keeper, Richmond, VA, Jan. 2015- May 2015
•Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies
•Drove tractors to distribute feed to animals and discarded waste
•Examined animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics
•Mixed feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions
•Inspected, maintained, and repaired pens, yards, and fences
•Moved equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using carts
•Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps
Maymont, Volunteer, Richmond, VA, Sept. 2014-Dec. 2014
• Cleaned large and small aquariums using disinfectant solutions and brushes
•Conducted water changes in aquariums including water tank drainage and refilling
•Handled and moved turtles from one location to another
•Prepared raptor diets including weighing meat and adding vitamin supplements
•Prepared treats for the otters
•Socialized chickens, ducks and rabbits for human interaction
•Handled chickens, ducks and rabbits sometimes moving them from one location to another
Bird/tick research at Old Dominion University, Research Assistant, Norfolk, VA, Oct. 2013- May 2014
•Bird handling
• Data collection
• Mist netting set-up and break down
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brauburgers, Server, Lynchburg, VA, May 2015-Present
•Handled heavy packages
•Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
•Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station
taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom
•Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
2. •Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required