Veronica Benjamin

1678 Callander Dr.

Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 998-3061
sk1symphony@love.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Puget Sound Wild Care September 2017- December 2017
Wildlife Care Intern
Worked in a small, non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center, caring for sick, injured, and
orphaned wildlife
Fed the animals, cleaned pens, and gave medicine during my daily routine
Assisted in the capture of a Great Blue Heron, and the release of 2 birds
Learned how to handfeed a hummingbird, and kept one alive past the first 24 hours of
intake
Took phone calls and answered questions from county citizens
Cold-called museums and educational centers, and visited 2 while conducting interviews
about their facilities space allocation
Directed volunteers in the tasks they were to perform
Took on weeks of time to tame a feral kitten
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy June 2017- July 2017
Trails Construction & Maintenance Intern
Worked on a crew of about 20, including NPS workers and other interns
Helped facilitate on National Trails Day with over 50 volunteers
Dug 5 post holes total to put in a new fence
Built 10 box steps for new staircase
Prepared land and inserted new staircase to connect to new trail
Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands Division, May 2016- August 2016
Seasonal Groundskeeper
Maintained natural lands within the city limits
Used multiple yard-working tools to groom and clean the parks
Picked up trash and took it to the city dump
Responded to citizen complaints and requests
Worked with about 17 men on yard work
Classic Additions Consignment Store, May 2014- August 2014
Retail Worker
Organized and cleaned the store to keep the merchandise accessible
Stocked the store with new clothes
Assisted customers with questions, finding merchandise, and retrieving valuables from
the glass cases.
Achieved smoother and more efficient operation by 50%

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Rapha House, Cambodia, 2014-2015
Campaign for human trafficking awareness
Sell merchandise made by rescued girls
Generated 10% more interest
EDUCATION
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, August 2014- December 2017
o Major in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism- Emphasis in Natural Resources and
Recreation Planning Management BA
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA, August 2012- May 2014
o No Degree

MEMBERSHIPS
National Recreation and Park Association October 2015-Present
Greenpeace October 2014-May 2016

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid Training
Wilderness First Aid training
Wildlife Care
Prepared to learn new things and a quick learner
I follow directions dutifully
Can work well under pressure
Highly adaptable to ever-changing circumstances
Participated in Christian Student Association through Salt Lake Christian Church
Much experience and interest in Outdoor Recreation, such as hiking, camping, sailing, and
horseback riding
Previous training in riflery and Pistol Marksmanship
Experience with yard-work tools and riding lawnmowers
Experience with power tools and construction equipment
Graphic design and Photography
Computer Proficiency: Internet, Social Media and Microsoft Office
2 semesters of Japanese language, College Level 200