Corey Elizabeth Sample
Education University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
o Bachelor of Science: Biology, May 2009, GPA: 3.47
Scholarships: Puget Sound Trustee Scholarship
Puget Sound Grant
Ruth Preston Scholarship
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, Spring 2008 (Study Abroad Program)
University of Southern California, Wrigley Marine Institute for Environmental Studies, Summer 2004
Student Research
University of Puget Sound Independent Research Projects, Tacoma, WA. 2006 2009
Animal Behavior: Captive Beluga audible acoustic responses to sound enrichment, Point Defiance Zoo &
Aquarium and University of Puget Sound.
Animal Physiology: Metabolic rate of white mice voluntarily running on wheels at cold and warm ambient
temperatures, University of Puget Sound.
Ecology: The effect of human activity on the flight initiation distances of American Crows, University of
Puget Sound.
Marine Biology: The distribution and diversity of Chitons within three intertidal zones on the Kaikoura
Peninsula, University of Canterbury.
Work Data Technician
Experience Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT. August 2013 Present
Create patient record files, add test data, check demographics, and generate test result reports.
Work in a fast paced environment and continuously find ways to improve quality and efficiency in processes.
Collaborate and communicate with other departments to troubleshoot errors and resolve issues.
Wildlife/Livestock Grazing Research Technician, Assisting Kyle Nehring (M.S. Candidate Utah State Univ.)
Utah State University, Logan, UT. Field work took place around Moab, UT. May 2013 August 2013
Monitored the effects of livestock and wildlife grazing on a sagebrush steppe ecosystem.
Used transects and point-line intersect vegetation sampling methods to compare differences inside and outside
wildlife and livestock exclosures.
Mountain Plover Field Research Technician, Assisting Maggie Riordan (M.S. Candidate U. of Montana)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fort Collins, CO. March 2012 July 2012
Study examined chick mortality and potential factors influencing recruitment of mountain plovers on private
lands in eastern Colorado.
Located and monitored nests on private land using maps and GPS.
Captured, handled, banded, and obtained blood samples from adults and chicks.
Attached radio transmitters to adults and chicks and monitored movement using radio telemetry.
Monitored weather events, temperature, and humidity using weather stations and ibutton data recorders.
Pika Citizen Scientist
Front Range Pika Project, Denver, CO. August 2011
Hiked to designated Pika habitat sites using a GPS to observe animal presence and record habitat data.
Submitted data to assist with a collaborative research project organized by Amy Masching at the Denver Zoo.
Conservation and Land Management Intern, Assisting Scott Jensen, Wildlife Biologist
USFS-RMRS Shrub Sciences Lab, Provo, UT. May 2010 January 2011
Collected, mapped, and conducted germination studies of native seed to help enhance habitat for deer, elk,
antelope and other herbivores in the Great Basin ecosystem.
Collaborated with wildlife biologists, botanists, and range technicians from the U.S. Forest Service as well as
the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to identify target plant species to collect for germination studies and
accurately map their distributions.
Performed physical work involved in planting, weeding, and harvesting seeds as well as collecting field data
from germination sites to assist with plant research.
Built a new master database for the Shrub Lab using Microsoft Access.
Mastered importing and exporting GPS information and other collection site characteristics from HanDBase
and BG-Base data software, Microsoft Excel, and DeLorme Topo 5.0 mapping software.
Worked in the lab testing the pH, texture, and color of about 300 soil samples, mounting herbarium vouchers,
and cleaning seed.
Wildlife Care Assistant
Progressive Animal Welfare Society, Lynnwood, WA. October 2009 April 2010
Fed, handled, and rehabilitated sick or injured wildlife rescued from the local area.
Maintained healthy living conditions for animals including cleaning cages and outdoor enclosures, building new
enclosures, and enhancing existing enclosures with habitat enrichment items.
Prepared proper meals for the dietary needs of animals and administered proper medications if needed.
Educational Interpreter
Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA. October 2009 April 2010
Interpreted the life history, physiology, behavior, and ecological value of marine life to the public to help them
understand the value of conserving marine environments.
Handled and fed several species of marine animals including crustaceans, echinoderms, cnidarians, and the
Giant Pacific Octopus in front of the public in order to demonstrate their eating habits and behaviors.
Burying Beetle Research Technician, Assisting Dr. Rosemary Smith, Professor of Biology
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Gothic, CO. June 2009 August 2009
Researched the ecology and behavior of three species of burying beetle (Nicrophorus investigator, N. guttula,
and N. defodiens).
Trapped, measured, and marked beetles and small rodents in the field for population censuses.
Performed controlled laboratory breeding experiments with N. investigator to understand mating behaviors and
survival statistics for overwintering pupae.
Used Microsoft Excel to enter all data and further understand data relationships.
Environmental Science Teaching Assistant
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Advised students by answering questions, helping them with papers, and holding office hours weekly.
Set up necessary equipment for lab classes and instructed students on lab protocols.
Organized all lab equipment to make the environmental science lab a more efficient place to work.
Additional Dog Caretaker, Camp Bow Wow, Fort Collins, CO. June 2011 March 2012
Work Outdoors Trip Leader, University of Puget Sound Outdoors Program, Tacoma, WA. 2006 2009
Experience Head Lifeguard and Swim Team Coach, Mount Vernon Country Club, Golden, CO. Summers 2006 2008
Computer Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook
Skills ArcGIS 10 Desktop (Completed ESRI web course)
Delorme Topo 5.0 mapping software
HanDBase 4.0 and BG-Base database software
SPSS statistics software
Thermodata and Hoboware Software for weather and temperature monitoring
