I have experience in a few different areas, but nature is my true passion. Whether it would be through education, field research and lab work, or renewable energy. I have worked as an Environmental Instructor with University of Iowa Wildlife Camps for 2 years (children age 4-13). I have worked in a carpet and tile warehouse driving forklifts and filling work orders largely unsupervised, and most recently I have worked for Iowa State University and the Iowa DNR performing wildlife surveys.

 In my school work, my classes have been centered on Evolution, Biology, and Ecology. I have more specific coursework in these areas in the forms of Ornithology, Biogeography, and Animal Behavior (Evolution) to name a few. I have extensive experience working generating my own statistics for scientific papers, and ArcGIS experience from my more specific environmental classes. 

I am a very hard working and obsessive over things that capture my interest, or areas I can be successful in. I believe that this attribute combined with my sensitive attention for detail, and not my natural ability made me into a better athlete who was able to be a part of 2 different sports at 2 Big Ten schools. Hard work and knowledge of the sport got me there through intent interest.

I am a fast learner and feel I could be successful in many areas, I have sold artwork at the Iowa City Arts Festival, and play guitar and banjo. My Person-to-Person skills are something I am very proud of, and wanting to go out of my way to create good relationships with individuals. I have always felt that I can have a good conversation with just about anyone.If your company is looking for someone who will go the extra mile to meet others’ needs, and to get the job done correctly, I can do that for you!Please contact me to discuss your favorite species of bird! Alex Balke