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Biological Research Student Profile

Kasey Jacobson is a student at Loras College pursuing a B.S. in Biological Research with a 3.36 GPA. She has work experience as an intern at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium caring for animals and water quality, and currently works at Petco advising customers and ensuring animal health and at the Loras College Neuroscience Lab caring for mice. She has also worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Her extracurricular activities include being a member of the Loras College swim team, holding several records, and volunteering with animal welfare organizations.

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Biological Research Student Profile

Kasey Jacobson is a student at Loras College pursuing a B.S. in Biological Research with a 3.36 GPA. She has work experience as an intern at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium caring for animals and water quality, and currently works at Petco advising customers and ensuring animal health and at the Loras College Neuroscience Lab caring for mice. She has also worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Her extracurricular activities include being a member of the Loras College swim team, holding several records, and volunteering with animal welfare organizations.

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KASEY JACOBSON

405 Concord Drive, Freeport, IL 61032


kasjo10@[Link] | (815)-291-3104

PROFILE An intellectually hungry, self-starter with problem solving skills, creativity, ambition, and a
strong work ethic. A flexible, dedicated worker who flourishes in a fast-paced, deadline-
oriented environment. Open to constructive criticism and feedback.

EDUCATION LORAS COLLEGE AUGUST 2015 – PRESENT


CANDIDATE FOR B.S. IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
GPA: 3.36/4.0 scale

Relevant Coursework
Vertebrate Field Zoology • Experimental Design and Bio Statistics • General Zoology •
Conservation Biology • Introduction to Biology I & II • General Chemistry I & II • Organic
Chemistry I • Research Writing  Public Speaking

WORK NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM JUNE 2017- MAY 2018
LIVING COLLECTIONS INTERN
 Worked hands on with Aquarists to care for the animals
 Conducted chemical analysis of water samples
 Created animal care sheets for new exhibits
 General custodial duties

PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES JUNE 2018- PRESENT


GUEST ADVISOR
 Knowledgeable on merchandise to assist patrons
 Monitor and assess health of animals in the store
 Educate customers on needs of animals
 Perform hourly animal health checks and aquatic care

LORAS COLLEGE NEUROSCIENCE LAB JUNE 2018- PRESENT


MOUSE LAB TECHNICAN
 Ensure health and well-being of laboratory mice
 Establish new breeding colonies and monitor health of newborns
 General custodial duties

FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT AUGUST 2015- JUNE 2017


LIFEGUARD AND SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR
 Accountable for the safety of patrons during Open Swim hours
 Liable for the general appearance and clean-up in and around the pool
 Tasked with instructing children on smart pool etiquette
EXTRA- LORAS COLLEGE SWIM TEAM AUGUST 2015- FEBRUARY 2018
CURRICULAR  Awarded Liberal Arts Swimmer of the Week (1st and 2nd year)
 Record holder in in 100 and 200 backstroke (2017-2018)
 Record holder in 200 freestyle and 200 medley relays (2017-present)
 Planned and attended bonding activities

OTHER
 Volunteer at Dubuque Regional Humane Society (2015- 2016)
 Volunteer at Freeport Humane Society (2012-2014)
 Volunteer at the Dubuque Food Kitchen (2016)

OTHER  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


SKILLS  Experience with social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
 A positive can-do attitude with good organizational and presentation skills
 Ability to collaborate closely with an eclectic group of experts in strategy and production
 Proactive and always reaching out to learn more, do more or volunteer more
 Comfortable working in social or event-based situations
 Eager to learn and take responsibility/ownership of tasks
 Passionate on animal welfare

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