Kayla

McNeilly
14105 Bridgetown Ct, Chester VA, 23831
(804)-380-8213 kayla.mcneilly@comcast.net

EDUCATION
M.S. Environmental Studies University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Expected Graduation May 2019
B.S. Biology Radford University, Radford, VA Graduated May 2016
Minors: Chemistry and Dance
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Radford University, Supervisor: Dr. Matthew Close Fall 2014-2016
o Researched estimates of ingestible size from native mammal prey species
o Collected, analyzed and presented data
Radford University, Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy Wojdak Spring 2016
o Conducted independent project comparing fish species richness and diversity among
different marine substrates, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
o Collected, analyzed and presented data
Radford University, Supervisor: Dr. Jason Davis Spring 2016
o Conducted own project on the effect of atrazine treatments on hemolymph-specific immune
response in the Panhandle pebblesnail, (Somatogyrus virginicus)
o Collected, analyzed and presented data

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
McNeilly, K. and Close, M. 2016. Estimating ingestible size from native mammal prey species.
Virginia Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Fredericksburg, VA.
McNeilly, K. 2015. History of mammal taxidermy (Online), Radford University, College of
Science and Technology Web.
http://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/biology/facilities/natural-history-
collection/student-opportunities/history-of-mammal-taxidermy.html
McNeilly, K. 2014. Etheostoma caeruleum (Online), Animal Diversity Web.
http://animaldiversity.org/site/accounts/information/Etheostoma_caeruleum.html

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Manatee Research Program at MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sarasota, FL
o Photo Identification, of manatees January- March 2017
o Proper use of field equipment, environmental meters, boat and trailer
o Collected and analyzed data
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program at MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium,
Sarasota, FL May- October 2016
o Day time sea turtle patrol, Research Intern
o Responded to all Sea turtle activity, of adult and hatchling, Loggerhead and Green Sea turtles
o Over 35 miles of beach, Educated public
o Collected and analyzed data
Dolphin Research Center, Marathon, FL May- August 2015
o Animal Care and Training Internship
o Prepared daily food diets for 26 Bottlenose dolphins, 4 Sea lions, 1 Atlantic Spotted Dolphin,
and 8 exotic Birds
o Assisted the trainers in new training and husbandry behaviors, Educated public
o Insured proper cleaning of fish house and facility grounds
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 IACUC Student Representative, Radford University 2015-2016
Animal Care Technician, Close Lab, Radford University 2014-2016
Winter Frost Farm, Radford VA. 2014-2016
o Volunteer, prepared food diets for multiple rescued horses

WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Admissions Representative, Radford University August 2014- 2016
o Led campus tours for parents and potential students
o Provided information to help students and parents prepare for the college experience
Pool Manager & Lifeguard, SwimMetro Management, Inc. 20112014
o This position that included dealing with all age groups and managing many different kinds of
situations for the protection of guests
o Planned meetings and created schedules for staff
Assistant Substitute Swim Coach, Oka Hollow Sports Club May-July 2014
o Teaching children how to swim competitively
Dance Instructor, Chester Performing Art Studio 20102012
o 17 years of dance, performance and competition experience including several years of
teaching

HONORS AND AWARDS
Best Student Poster, Virginia Chapter of The Wildlife Society Meeting 2016
Deans list, Radford University 2015-16
Two MOTE Internship Scholarships, Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 2016 & 2017

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society 201416
o Office held: Treasurer, 2015-2016
Radford University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society 201316
o Offices held: Treasurer (2015), Vice President (2016)

CERTIFICATIONS
Boating Safety Certification, NASBLA January 2017
CPR for Professional, First Aid, and AED (Currently updating for 2017) 2011-2015
Scuba Certification Open Water, Scuba School International (SSI) March 2015
Completed trainings for reptile and amphibian research (IACUC, CITI, OSHA) January 2015

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, JMP Statistical Software, ACDsee, Apple and PC
Library skills: Literature review, utilization of on-line search engines, scientific writing
Laboratory Skills: Trained in the use of microscopes and micropipettes, PCR
Independent Field Skills: Identifying & locating sea turtle nests, mammal trapping, Sherman traps
Communication Skills: Public speaking, Outreach, Educating public

Reference available upon request

Personal e-portfolio (Online) http://kaylamcneilly.weebly.com


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