Certifications

I attended a venomous snake handling course in Kalamazoo, MI in 2023, a one-of-a-kind training program through The Rattlesnake Conservancy.

After 16 hours of learning and hands-on experience, I was able to obtain my Level 1 Certificate in Venomous Snake Handling.

In February of 2025, I traveled across the country to Jacksonville, FL and Melrose, FL, receiving my Level 2C Certificate in Venomous Snake Handling in a Captive Setting.

Field Surveys

I have volunteered for Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Population Field Surveys for several years, collecting data used for assessing the health of the population and helping form a case for funding a wildlife corridor.

Experience

Growing up watching The Crocodile Hunter and Gator Boys, I’ve dreamed of working with alligators and venomous snakes since I was eight years old. Now, in my early twenties, I’m grateful to be one of the few who can say they’ve turned that childhood dream into reality.

In Fall of 2023, I obtained a position as a Zookeeper at the world famous Doc’s Zoo in Bonduel, WI. There, I cared for a range of species — from emu to kangaroos, alligators, pythons, camel, macaws and porcupines.

In Summer of 2026, I began hosting wildlife “encounters” at a Michigan facility. Working with bear cubs, otters, servals, foxes and other animals, my job was to facilitate safe, up-close interactions between the animals in my care and members of the public.

In May of 2023, I began working as an Executive Assistant at Local Result Marketing in Suamico, WI. Working with businesses all across the United States, I received a crash course in sales and digital marketing.

Skills Acquired:

Marketing and Sales

From booking meetings to attending in-person meetings with clients, this position has allowed me to step out of my shell and learn to take rejection with ease.

Digital Asset Management

Throughout my time in Marketing, I’ve successfully helped more than 50 local businesses with their digital assets. By working with a multitude of clients, I quickly learned the most efficient ways to organize and utilize those assets.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

It’s not what you say, but how you say it that counts. Before this position, I had no idea what SEO meant or how important it was to success, both in my personal and professional life. Now, I’m able to rank higher in search results, garnering more views and opportunities along the way. Like my online presence, I’m also able to apply many of these same skills to other areas of my life and work.