ANDREW

Winterville, NC, United States,

28590
andrewbaughman1105@gmail.

BAUGHMAN
com
252-375-2517

I am a dedicated wildlife professional of three years. Specializing in the care of avian species, I've taken a particular interest in the rehabilitation and
conservation of seabirds on the eastern seaboard. In the future, I aim to attend vet school and become a licensed veterinarian; working towards
improving the field of wildlife conservation and medicine.

Professional Experience
Wildlife Worked with a wide variety of native wildlife, exotic animals, and farm animals.

Rehabilitation Provided proper diets and nutrition to rehabilitation patients.

Volunteer Maintained the cleanliness and safety of patient’s enclosures.

Possumwood Acres
Wildlife Sanctuary,
January 2021 -
October 2022
Practiced proper handling and restraint of patients in rehabilitation.
Administered medical, wound, and intensive care to patients of all varieties.
Administered around the clock orphan feedings.
Admitted new patients into the facility.
Developed detailed medical and nutritional care plans for patients.
Helped rehabilitation staff improve and further develop intake protocols for different species.
Rescued and transported injured wildlife in need to the facility.
Provided husbandry and enrichment to the facility’s educational ambassadors.
Socialized and trained a multitude of educational ambassadors.
Educated adults and children on conservation and native wildlife via tours and field trips of the facility.
Attended educational outreach programs across ENC with a variety of educational ambassadors.

Volunteer Recruited new volunteers and community service workers.

Coordinator: Trained volunteers and assigned tasks.

Volunteer Hosted volunteer orientations.

Possumwood Acres, Communicated regularly with volunteers, assisting with issues and questions.
January 2022 -
Assigned volunteers to keep shifts properly staffed.
September 2022
Reviewed online volunteer applications and managed volunteer background checks.
Scheduled company working groups along with marine work groups.
Posted volunteer opportunities to online forums.
Managed volunteer database and volunteer service hours for inclusion in monthly and year-end volunteer reports.
Trained and supervised both volunteers and community service workers.
Solicited feedback from staff and volunteers to improve existing programs.
Developed and managed volunteer recognition, engagement, and retention practices.

Education
January 2023 - B.S in Wildlife Biology Lees McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina
Present
3.9/4.0 GPA
Accomplishments
April 2022 Golden Rule Lightkeeper Award - Youth Individual Category United Way of Onslow County

June 2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Award - Onslow County United Way of Onslow County

Key Skills
 Team Building
 Time Management
 Deductive Reasoning
 Communication

Interests
Birding
Herping
Hiking