Gina Zadrozny

135 Queens Brook Road Pembroke, MA 02359 Gzadrozny12@unity.edu | 781.974.7806

EDUCATION
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Captive Wildlife Care and Education
Minor of Psychology
Unity College, Unity, ME, May 2016
High School Diploma Received in Conservation Horticulture
Silver Lake Regional High School, Kingston, MA, May 2012

RELEVANT COURSEWORK EXPERIENCE

North American Wildlife
Discussed behaviors, range, and migration patterns of a wide-range of North American Wildlife
species
Learned distinguishing characteristics of over 100 North American wildlife species for field
identification
Introduction to Captive Wildlife Care and Education
Began to understand the issues and realities of caring for wild animals in a captive setting
Gained a foundation of knowledge about basic principles and ethics of animal care
Animal Training
Learned about the different types of operant conditioning
Learned to train domestic and exotic animals for medical procedures, animal husbandry, and animal
handling needs
Animal Behavior
Became familiar with genetics, physiology, and ecology of animal behavior in an evolutionary
context
Comparative Animal Physiology
Learned to compare different animals and how they function in different environments, developed
an understanding of the underlying principles of physiology
Had the opportunity to observe and collect data on a variety of organisms by conducting
experiments that illustrate how physiology can be influenced by stimuli in the environment.
Mammalogy
Learned taxonomic, morphological classification of all orders
Learned extensively about mammals that reside in the state of Maine
Enrichment and Exhibit design
Learned how to properly design exhibits according to AZA minimal standards
Gained knowledge on how to create specific diets based on different species specifics

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary, McCall, ID, May 2015-August 2015
Learned how to handle birds of prey
Participated in educational programs
Learned medical techniques and how to rear injured, sick, or orphaned animals
Learned the different species that inhabit Idaho
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart, Hanover, MA, May 2013- August 2014
Helped customers with animal and product related question questions
Cared for sick, quarantined & healthy animals: administer medications, feed & cleaned animals and
maintain records
Animal Care Taker
Farm Service, Plymouth County, MA, (Seasonal), 2008- Present
Feed, cleaned animals and administer medications as needed

Care for various species of farm and house pets: horses, pigs, goats, turkey, chickens, dogs, cows,
cats, sheep, etc.

Steward
Marshfield Fair, Marshfield, MA, (Seasonal), August 2006-2011
Fed and cleaned animals
Answered public questions about animals

Volunteer Experience
Guided Eyes for the Blind
Unity College, Unity, ME, January 2014-February 2014
Assisted in the training of potential guide dogs
Waterville Humane Society
Waterville, ME, August 2013- December 2013
Assisted in the training of dogs to help get adopted
Applied knowledge learned in Animal Training class to training
Dr. Karen Kaczorowski Traveling Veterinarian Services
Marshfield, MA, July 2012
Assisted with medical procedures and emergency calls

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Athletic Assistant
Unity College Athletics, Unity, ME, August 2013- current
Assisted with game management
Cleaned and maintain fitness center while supervising fitness center users
Assisted with the organization and management of intramural programs
Cashier
Morrisons Home and Garden, Plymouth, MA, August 2011-2012
Provided customer assistance
Responsible for care and uptake of greenhouse plants
Created floral arrangements and wreaths
Caregiver
Babysitting, Plymouth County, Ma, (seasonal), 2008- Present
Responsible for watching over children ages, infant- 10 years old
Responsible for planning activities, and preparing meals

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Photography Club
Marine Biology Club
Archery Club
Wildlife Club
Sugar Makers Club
Captive Wildlife Care & Ed. Club
Outings Club
Plymouth County 4-H Teen Council
Farmtastic 4-Hers
Hoof n Whiskers 4-H Club
Rocking Rabbits 4-H
Future Farmers of America

2013-2015
2012-2013
2013-3015
2012-2013
2012-2014
2012-2013
2012-2014
2007-2013
2010-2011
2004-2010
2001-2005
2008-2012

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Photography Club
FFA Silver medal
FFA Gold medal
Process
FFA Gold medal
Plymouth County 4-H Teen Council
Farmtastic 4-Hers
Hoof n Whiskers 4-H Club
Future Farmers of America

President
How to Make Goat Cheese presentation
Science experiment: Water Effects on the Incubation
Treasury book: record keeping of FFA funds
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Junior Leader
Historian
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
President- 2012

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Carolyn Walpole
Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator, President of the Board
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary, McCall, ID
Tel: (208)-315-2014
Osprey13@cableone.net

Sarah Cunningham, PH.D

Assistant Professor/ Director of the center for Experimental and Environmental Education
Unity College, Unity, ME
Tel: (207) - 509-7266
Scunningham@unity.edu

PERSONAL REFERENCES
Paige Pongratz, DVM
Woodland Farm & Vet Service
Pembroke animal Hospital, Pembroke, MA
Tel: (781)-293-7599
docpaige@yahoo.com