Kyle Kocher

P.O. Box 327 East Boal Avenue Boalsburg, PA 16935 (570) 439-1734 Kjk5209@psu.edu

Skills and Qualifications

Experience in handling of wild animals in ways that prevent possible injury to me and the animal itself and ways that reduce stress on the animal. Work extremely well in groups of people with similar or diverse backgrounds or independently. Very quick learner and have the ability to adapt to different circumstances. Effectively recognize and solve problems using varies resources. Handling wild animals since I was a little kid.

_____________________________________________________________ Experience
Pittsburgh Wildlife and Environmental Field Technician June to August, 2013
Removed birds from nets. Assisted in the capture and handling of bats. Assisted in the taking of measurements of individuals after capture. Captured a variety of amphibian species. Removal of flying squirrels from nets.

_____________________________________________________________ Education
Penn State University, University Park, PA
Expected Graduation, Dec 2013 Wildlife Science Major GPA: 3.01

Penn State Hazelton, Hazelton, PA

Attended: 2009 to 2011 Researched Pennsylvania River Otter latrine sites in Nescopeck State Park. Researched insulation possibilities for small mammals in man-made brush piles. o First time this subject was researched.

_____________________________________________________________ Other Work Experience

Pizza Hut 2011 to Present Cook to Shift Manager Assigned different task for employees to perform. Communicated with customers and resolved conflicts and concerns customers might have had. Trained new cooks and managers into respectable employees. Represented Pizza Hut in the communication with customers