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United States

Utica, New York, United States

-Assist keeper staff in the Carnivore department, engaging in daily animal care, diet preparation, and enrichment activities while ensuring clean and safe habitats for various species: Canada Lynx, Mexican Wolves, Striped Hyena, African Lions, African Painted Dogs, Pallas's Cat, Barn Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Trans-Caspian Urial. -Presenting keeper talks about various animals, informing the public about species conservation and natural history.-Shadow veterinary staff during rounds and procedures, gaining hands-on experience in animal restraint and health assessments, while contributing to effective record-keeping and communication within the team.

-Engage with peers, faculty, and healthcare professionals through club events, fostering valuable connections while gaining insight on healthcare trends by participating in workshops and guest speaker events -Organized an international Zoom virtual session regarding UK health care system and presented at ASGBI 2024 International Surgical Congress, showcasing leadership and organizational skills

-Maintain a rigorous 20 hour per week training schedule, balancing athletic and academic responsibilities, demonstrating exceptional discipline, time management, and dedication to the sport-Contribute to the team's success in regional and national competitions, showcasing exceptional physical fitness and strategic collaboration with teammates-Thrive in a challenging and competitive environment, adapt to race dynamics and evolving team strategies

-Provide care and feeding for a diverse range of rescued abused farm animals increasing awareness about animal welfare-Ensure clean and comfortable living conditions, contributing to the overall well-being of rescued animals

Riverhead, New York, United States

-Assisted in care of California sea lions, harbor seals, gray seals, North American River Otters, prehensile tailed porcupines, Geoffrey’s marmosets, and white nose coati-Facilitated food preparation, cleaning exhibits and kitchen areas, observing training sessions, and helping orchestrate sea lion shows

-Observed veterinarian and technicians while learning how to manually restrain domestic pets, conduct a wellness check, administer vaccinations, draw blood, and take x-rays-Processed blood and fecal samples through various lab techniques to ensure adequate diagnosis of conditions

-Identified and mitigate aquatic hazards, execute swift water rescues, and administer CPR and First Aid to keep patrons safe-Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns professionally with an approachable demeanor

-Performed comprehensive data collection and analysis through Excel, employing various methodologies to investigate the impact of sex differences on susceptibility to drug addiction-Communicated research findings effectively through presentations at academic meetings and Regeneron Science Talent Search competition

-Ensured the well-being of domestic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and livestock through cage cleaning, proper feeding, and health monitoring-Conducted interactive sessions for campers, teaching knowledge on animal behavior and habitats, while instilling a sense of responsibility and empathy

Education record

Activities and Societies: Colgate Women’s Rowing, Pre-Health Pathways GroupMajor: Biology Double Minor: Chemistry & Anthropology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Spanish Honors Society, Math Honors Society, English Honors Society, Science Honors society, Science Research.