Analyzed and managed data using R and ArcGIS and presented information to manager.Sampled water quality using various field sampling techniques from boats and canoes.Studied past research papers on freshwater, landscape and fire ecology.Assisted in workshops and collaborated with team members from MSU and other institutions to successfully achieve tasks.

Explored the economic impacts that the illegal wildlife trade, as well as ecotourism plays, in wildlife conservation.Learned how South Africa is dealing with the onslaught of poaching and other wildlife crimes.Learned how local communities are working for, and against, protecting wildlifeDiscussed human-wildlife conflicts, examined the role of hunting and the hunting industry, culling and diseases have on wildlife conservation and protectionCompared the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation to South Africa’s model. Interacted with government officials, scientists, researchers, land managers and game rangers.Spent 3+ weeks in the greater Kruger ecosystem.

Trained dogs, employees, and assisted trainers in group obedience classesMinimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.Protected animals by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags.Maintained clean boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

Fed, cleaned and nurtured injured/orphaned fawns, squirrels, rabbits, and birds.Performed physical therapy and administered medication.Cheerfully answered phone calls and questions from the public.Released healthy animals back into their natural habitat.