Imani Bell

Durham,NC | 9191-452-3576 | ibell@mail.usf.edu | linkedin.com/in/imani-bell-wildlifeprotector/ |

http://imanibell.weebly.com/

Objective
· An efficient, results-oriented, achievement-driven individual seeking to develop, implement and coordinate, problem-
solving skills while interacting with people and expanding knowledge. Someone who is people oriented, self-motivated,
dependable, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining total focus. Animal science
professional with successful leadership experience in research project management, data collection and analysis.
Education
B.S. | AUGUST 2017 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
· Major: Environmental Science
· Minor: Psychology
· Related coursework: Comparative animal Psych, Economic Geography, Environmental Regulation, Introduction to
Urban Studies, Global Environmental Perspectives, Sustainability and Development, Environmental Ethics, Hazards of
Earth Surface, Climate Change, Human behavior/Environmental Select, Wetland Environments, Global conservation
Library & internet Res skills, Cultural Anthropology
Skills & Abilities
· Friendly demeanor · Data entry
· Goal-oriented · Outstanding interpersonal skills
· Gps · Effective leader
· Critical thinker · Consistently meet goals
· Reliable · Efficient multi-tasker
· Plant demography/vegetation surveying · Organized
· Field restoration · Self motivated
· Excellent communication skills · Fecal, urine and blood testing
· Strong work ethic
· Attention to detail
Work Experience
FIELD TECHNICIAN

FORT BRAGG | MICHIGAN STATE | MAY 2018- JULY 2018

During this field season, the Saint Francis Satyr and Appalachian brown butterfly were being monitored for survival. The
Saint Francis satyr is an endangered butterfly species. Field crews are to monitor species abundance and butterfly
behavior via surveying and thus make efforts toward rebuilding populations.
· Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
· Surveyed for butterflies
· Entered collected data
· Built enclosures for marked butterflies
· Field restoration of monitored sites
· Flagged vegetation poles and surveyed vegetation in marked plots
· Greenhouse and host plant maintenance; planting flowers, weeding, watering plants, etc.
FLORIDA EVERGLADES | NC STATE | FEB 2018-MAY 2014
During this field season Bartram’s Hairstreak butterflies were being monitored and measured daily. Doing this helped
measure survival based on the size of caterpillar and gestation period (turning from pupae to butterfly). The Hairstreak
butterfly species and its host plant, the Croton linearis, served as climate proxies, because their survival is thought to be
heavily dependent upon climate change; we studied in which ways they are affected.
· Hiked 5 miles a day, 25-30 miles a week
· Collected then entered data
· Searched for and measured found caterpillars daily
· Monitored daily growth and death of found caterpillars
· Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
· Surveyed for butterflies
· Built enclosures for monitored butterflies
Research experience
ATTENDEE | EPA | JUNE 2012 | RALEIGH, NC
Week long climate change workshop. Networked and did critical thinking activities related to environmental justice and
climate mitigation techniques. Heard climate change expert speakers and learned about new data and effects of global
warming, in relation to public and environmental health.

RESEARCH INTERN | COMPANY | MAY 2017-TIL

· Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and their environment.
· attended scientific meetings.
· Worked with several teams on wildlife research.
· Communicated research results to individuals in the industry, government, and general public.
· Collected and processed specimens for clinical protocols.
· Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository.
Volunteer Work
KENNEL ASSISTANT/VET ASSISTANT | HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PET RESOURCE CENTER | OCT 2016-MARCH 2017
 Captured stray animals, provided housing and care of homeless animals and coordinated adoptions.
 Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, playing, and tending to dogs.
Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues.
 Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading
facilities.
 Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
 Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures.
 Bring dogs back and forth from kennel
 restrain animals
 Developed dietary and nutritional plans to reach optimal weight, stimulate healing and increase quality of life.
STAMPEDE OF SERVICE | USF | 2015
City wide community service project; did community cleanup and beautification
ELMIRA’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | 2013
Networked and learned about the animals as well as the background of the conservation center. Helped build animal
habitats, clean animal cages, and feed animals