RODRIGUEZ, JESSA F

424 Ferenz, Crowley, TX 76036 | 817-915-5048 | jessa.rodriguez@go.tarleton.edu

EDUCATION
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX
B.A. Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences (expected May 2015)
Areas of Concentration: Wildlife Science
Minors: Biology, Business
Study Abroad
South Africa and Swaziland
Study wildlife resources of southern Africa, with a focus on wildlife
management and conservation in the context of continued development.
Address issues such as human-wildlife conflicts, the role of wildlife in
ecotourism activities, and the management of wildlife on both public and
private lands. Classroom and field component to understanding African
wildlife, ecology and management
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Fort Worth Zoo Career Camp, Fort Worth, TX
Zoo Career Camper
Learn about animal care, husbandry, maintenance and training and
accompany animal staff on daily schedules, participate in animal care
activities and attend presentations given by the Zoo staff.

2011-Present

Summer 2014

Summer 2010

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Member - Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Member - Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Member - Texas State Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Member - Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Residential Leader
Member - Tarleton Serves
Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity with Tarleton Serves
AWARDS
Distinguished Student
Deans List
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge with GIS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013

Fall 2014