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8729 SW 56
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Avenue Rd Apt 589, 3 Brennan Circle
Ocala, FL 34476 Poultney, VT
516-398-5946 516-398-5946

EDUCATION

B.S. Natural Resources Management, B.A. Environmental Studies, Concentrations in Natural Sciences, Environmental
Education and Communication, Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT (130 credits)
Awards: AmeriCorps Education Award (2), Nominee, Young Leaders Re-Imagining Conservation, Green Mountain
College: Environmental Advancement Scholarship (3), Honors Award (3), Community Service Award (2), and Dr. J esse
Bogue Memorial Scholarship (3)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Vermont State Fish and Wildlife, Castleton, VT
NATURAL RESOURCES INSTRUCTOR, May 25
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2012 - August 20
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2013
Taught courses at residential camp ranging from forestry, aquatic ecology, fish and wildlife management, outdoor first
aid, hunter firearm safety. Mentored campers in educational, social, and personal matters. Taught 35 classes per week.
Developed and taught fish dissection class expanding and strengthening fish related curriculum
Amended the forestry curriculum to include experiential activities contributing to increased student attention and interest
based on feedback of returning instructors
Improved aquatic ecology classes by suggesting the purchasing of updated sampling equipment to improve practical
application and understanding

The School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies, Queensland, Australia
STUDENT RESEARCHER, February 3
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2013 May 15
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2013
Designed and supervised my own research project examining the connection between tree community change, logging and
erosion at riparian zones within a 25 hectare plot owned by Australias government agency CSIRO. Addressed local and
regional environmental problems such as habitat loss, loss of biodiversity and fragmentation.
Gained skills in experiment design, hypothesis testing, data gathering and analysis, and presenting results to diverse
audiences. Utilized ArcMap to analyze map riparian areas within the 25 ha plot
Developed field research skills such as measuring canopy cover, dbh, and completed a timber stand improvement
evaluation. Developed data management strategies and entered them into data management software

Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT
BIOLOGICAL LAB ASSISTANT, September 10
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2011 Present
Lead study sessions for introductory biology courses and assist in courses such as Aquatic Ecology. Maintain organization and
cleanliness of various laboratories. Monitor, feed and clean reptile, fish and mammal species utilized for instruction. Collect
scientific papers and literature for faculty research projects. Provide assistance during lab periods. Grade assignments.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of aquatic habitat on sections of Poultney River. Determine pool/riffle
locations using observations. Keep detailed records of biological sampling.
Utilize fish collection equipment such as dip nets, fish traps and electrofishers for faculty and student research
Estimated fish population size using electrofishing equipment

AmeriCorps, Various locations
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN INTERN, Tongass National Forest, J uneau, AK, May 15
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2011 August 20
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2011
Worked individually and as a team member to research and manage Salmonid species. Assisted with installation of fish weir
to collect video images of various salmonid species for data analysis. Participated in various biological projects requiring
remote fieldwork and overnight trips. Executed pre-production, filming and editing of 20-minute Fishes of Steep Creek
film. Managed database of fisheries footage.
Identified and determined species of fish, recorded lengths and weights of fish, obtained scale samples, collected fish
using gillnets and trapnets,
Retrieved video data from video weir, entered data into database used to track yearly salmon run populations
Balanced several biological projects including daily maintenance of beaver dam, maintenance of beaver lodge cameras,
recorded air temperature and air pressure readings from remote data loggers, and culvert construction

Kimberly Barrett, CIG



VISITOR SERVICES INTERN, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Basking Ridge, NJ , May 20
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2010 August 20
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2010
Developed and provided interpretive tours and environmental education programs for all ages. Represented the Refuge in
local outreach efforts to create new partnerships with local schools, nature centers etc. Oriented visitors to the Visitor Center
and Refuge. Coordinated special events and volunteer work groups. Collaborated with nonprofit organization, Friends of
Great Swamp to promote community involvement in environmental stewardship of Refuge. Participated in biological projects.
Used original photography to enhance and update electronic kiosks improving visitor education
Utilized Interpretive Guide Training and Certification to create 10 new interpretive programs
Contributed to several biological projects by utilizing radio telemetry to track adult endangered turtle species,
installing trackers and collecting measurements of hatchlings, and utilizing seine nets and electrofishers to
sample Refuge species
Assisted Canada Goose survey by weighing, banding, and measuring over 50 geese

MAMMAL DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT, Atlantis Marine World Riverhead, NY, May 2010 August 2010
Assisted Mammal Department with husbandry of California sea lions, harbor seals, gray seals, North American River
Otters, reptiles and J apanese snow monkeys. Prepared food, cleaned exhibit and kitchen areas, observed training
sessions and participated in production of sea lion shows.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT
STUDENT AMBASSADOR, September 2012 Present
Represent the college when interacting with prospective students and their families during events such as scheduled
tours and open houses to increase enrollment.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, September 2012 December 2012
Assisted professor in course entitled Images of Nature, which focused on exploring how the process of understanding the
environment, is determined by culture. Planned and discussed class topics with professor. Graded weekly assignments and
essays. Held office hours to provide mentorship and guidance for students.
Led thought provoking class discussions that drew upon literature covering environmental philosophy, natural science,
environmental issues and differing perspectives on the environment
Organized weekly trips including overnight retreat that expanded on class discussions

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, J anuary 2012 May 2012
Assisted with the development of an online-based community network focusing on responsible land
ownership. Conducted, filmed and edited interviews of private, state and governmental landowners to provide
information and support on website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certifications and Trainings: Vermont State Fish and Wildlife (2013): Wilderness First Aid, Vermont Boating Safety,
Hunter Firearm and Bow Hunter Education, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic. Forest Service Training (2011):
Boat Operator, Bear Behavior and Safety Training, Radio Use, Outdoor Survival, Firearm Safety, Defensive Driving, CPR.
Interpretive Guide Training, Adult CPR, Adult AED, Standard First Aid
Volunteer Experience: Created and performed a 10-minute interpretive program for VT State Fish and Wildlife Education
Coordinator targeting children between ages 6 and 11. Taught rural and low socioeconomic high school students about
watershed sampling methods as a Watershed Alliance Educator. Worked with fellow college students and various
stakeholders to create a community program to educate local elementary students about biodiversity.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Swimming, Snorkeling, Filmmaking, and Photography