MEREDITH R.

OWENS
6803 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA
70806
merryowens@gmail.com
https://meredith-owens.weebly.com
Education
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, LA May 2023
B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology & Management
Concentration in Wildlife Ecology
GPA: 4.00

Work Experience
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center Camp – Baton Rouge, Louisiana 05/21-08/21
Head Counselor
 Directed and helped design nature/swamp specific camp activities and educational programs for kids
ranging from 5 to 17 years old
 Lead and organized engaging activities that were aimed to get campers involved and informed about
the Bluebonnet swamp’s significance and importance
 Responsible for handling animals native and nonnative to Louisiana while also giving an educational
presentation to campers
 Handled behavioral issues and resolved camper conflicts
 Communicated with parents and administration when needed
 Led counselors in training and ensured that staff was on schedule and on top of their duties.

Wetland Plant Ecology Lab – LSU 09/20-05/21

Student Lab Worker
 Worked with other students on different project
 Prepared plant samples for data collection
 Performed data collection.

East Cobb Stables – Marietta, Georgia 07/18 - 01/19

Intern
 Worked with caring for the horses
 Fed the horses and made sure they had sufficient water
 Cleaned their stalls and did odd handy-man jobs around the barn and stables when needed
 Ensured the safety of horses and participants
 Volunteered for outside events by working with kids ages 3-12, led horses, painted signs, and led
activities.

Accomplishments and Skills

• Flagship Scholars Award • Team player with problem • Dean’s List: Fall ‘20
• Hard Working solving abilities • Excellent conflict resolution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office • Learn and adapts quickly skills
and Excel • President’s Honor Roll: Fall ’19,
• Flexible schedule Spring ’20, Spring ‘21