Kali E.

Gibbons
kgibbons@email.sc.edu • North Wales, PA • (215) 738-5254

Education University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Bachelor of Science • Biological Sciences • May 2021
GPA: 3.78; Dean’s List: 3 semesters; Presidential Honors List (4.0 GPA): 2 semesters
Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Professional and Civic Engagement - ePortfolio

Study Abroad: Deakin University; Melbourne, Australia; Spring 2020

Relevant • Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory • Principles of Ecology

Coursework • Pest Plants and Animals • Plant Biology and Laboratory
• Math Modeling for the Life Sciences • Organic Chemistry I & II and Laboratory

Experience Manomet, Plymouth, MA

U360 Business Sustainability Intern, August 2020 – present
• Attended weekly trainings about aspects of climate change and ESG business practices.
• Improved professional written and spoken communication skills through training and practice.
• Contacted 60 business owners by both email and phone during the fall semester.
• Successfully scheduled and conducted Root360 interviews with 13 business owners during the fall
semester to learn about their business and discuss the management of ESG matters.

American Eagle Outfitters, North Wales, PA

Sales Associate, August 2018 - present
• Worked both the sales floor and the register, supporting daily team efforts to meet customer sales
and loyalty goals.
• Assisted with floor sets, processing shipments, and fulfilling online orders in a timely manner.
• Interacted with customers to ensure a positive guest experience and build customer loyalty.

White Shark Africa, Mossel Bay, South Africa

Research Intern, July 2019
• Assisted field specialists with data collection for various research projects related to Great White
Sharks; for example, contributing to the creation of an artificial intelligence tracking system.
• Crewed a boat during ecotourism cage-diving trips and collected data on the local shark population.
• Educated 10-20 clients daily about Great White Sharks and ensured comfort during cage dives.
• Volunteered weekly at the Seabird and Penguin Rehabilitation Center (SAPREC).
• Worked alongside Chris Fallows, shark expert, and various National Geographic film crews.

Additional Alpha Xi Delta Panhellenic Sorority, 2017 – present Panhellenic Recruitment Staff, 2019
Activities • Leadership: Autism Speaks WALK Chair, Events Director • Recruitment Counselor

University of South Carolina Dance Marathon, 2017 – present University 101 Programming, Fall 2019
• Leadership: IGNITE leadership program, MORALE staff • Student Peer Leader

Skills Desktop Software: Microsoft Office, Google applications, R Statistical Software

Programming: Basic proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Languages: Basic proficiency in French
SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver SCUBA Certification (ID: 801402R601785828270-US)

Awards and Societies & Programs: Scholarships:

Recognition • Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society • Woodrow Merit Scholarship
• Order of Omega National Honor Society for Greek Life • Anne Mehus Verbon Scholarship
• Beta Beta Beta National Biological Sciences Honor Society • Sorority Council Scholarship
• Close Family Emerging Leaders Program • Remembrance Fund Scholarship