Canva & Photoshop, Illustrator,

To find creative solutions to InDesign, & Dreamweaver in Adobe CS

problems while preserving SKILLS
environmental stewardship, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook,
animal & human welfare. & Publisher in Microsoft Office and
their equivalents in Google Social Media:
OBJECTIVE
Website building and a working

Lauren
understanding of HTML
Sterile technique, blood draw, data
collection and analysis, use of
compound and specimen microscopes,

Watson
sample collection and preservation
BFA in Graphic Design, cum laude
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA May 2014
DESIGNER SCIENTIST LIFELONG LEARNER EDUCATION
BS in Environmental Science
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA Dec. 2008
CONTACT
Cross-Cultural Program
lauren.n.watson@gmail.com Switzerland & Italy
linkedin.com/in/lauren-watson-6545941a/ Fall 2006
lnwatson.weebly.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

INTERNSHIPS
Volunteer Coordinator/Humane Educator Planned & lead volunteer training classes
Harrisonburg, VA . Developed programs for classroom visits,
Assist with exhibition preparation and Gallery Assistant Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA field trips, & kids groups . Researched and
organization . Aid the director and Harrisonburg, VA June 2014Present implemented public education campaigns
assistant director with daily maintainence Institute for Visual Studies
Adoption & Rescue Facilitator Organized adoption events . Conducted canine
of educational materials Spring 2014
Harrisonburg, VA behavior assessments . Administer vaccines,
Organized and lead service groups of Stewardship Outings Leader Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA blood tests, medications . Follow vet instruc-
all ages to remove non-native invasive College Park, MD March 2013May 2014 tions . Recruited foster homes & rescue groups
plants in local public spaces . Utilize Sierra Club: MD Chapter Veterinary Assistant Assisted with wellness exams, surgeries, and
media to attract volunteers Fall 2008 Timberville, VA emergencies . Receptionist duties using
North Fork Veterinary Hospital Impromed . Ran routine diagnostic testing,
Sept. 2011March 2013 bloodwork panels, and filled prescriptions
PUBLICATIONS Kennel Attendant Care & behavior management of 1,000+
MEMBERSHIPS & ACHIEVEMENTS Harrisonburg, VA pets per year . Cleaning and sterilization of
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA kennels & equipment according to SOPs
Articles: Educational Workshops:
June 2009Aug. 2011 . Administered vaccines & medications
. FamilyTalk Magazine, Aug/Sept 2015 . Living & Learning With Animals
Our Furry Family Dr. Susan Friedman, June 2017 Lead Animal & Plant Care Tech Managed care and breeding schedule for lab
. Daily News Record, June 13, 2015 Harrisonburg, VA mice . Plant care and husbandry . Cared for
Consider Adopting A Pet Continuing Education: Suter Science Center snakes, frogs, and fresh & saltwater aquaria .
. Human Anatomy & Physiology Spring 2006, Jan. 2007May 2008 Faculty research & teaching assistant
Professional Memberships: . Survey of Chemistry
Volunteer Care for injured and orphaned wildlife such
. Virginia Alliace for Animal Shelters . Beginning Beekeeping
Roanoke, VA as fawns, opossums, beavers, birds, etc.
. AIGA Blue Ridge Chapter
Roanoke Wildlife Rescue Mix appropriate nutrient formulae for
Achievements:
Summer 2005 various species Administer feedings
Student Memberships: . RHSPCA.org site redesign, 2016
. Dame Theory, WXJM Talk Show . Gardy Loo Literary & Arts Magazine Commercial Greenhouse Tech Care for flowering plants and garden
JMU, 201314 Cover art & contributions, 2014 Salem, VA vegetables . Assisting in stocking, manag-
. Earthkeepers Club Riverside Nursery ing, and growing inventory
EMU, 200708 Volunteering: Spring 2005 . Customer service & money handling
. Washington Community Scholars Center . Fostered elderly, behaviorally
Semester in Washington D.C. challenged, & pets with medical needs
EMU, Fall 2008 for the R-H SPCA
. Student Government Association REFERENCES
EMU, 2007
Available upon request.