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Ruth Fem-David

@ruthie

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Biology graduate focused on biodiversity, animal behavior, and avian conservation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking entry-level roles in biodiversity, conservation, or field research that offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to support species and habitat restoration.

I am a recent Bachelor of Integrated Studies graduate with concentrated programs in Biology and Chinese, grounded in coursework spanning biodiversity, genetics, animal behavior, and ornithology.

I have hands-on laboratory and research-design experience, and coursework emphasised conservation, habitat rehabilitation, species reintroductions, and methods for studying biodiversity and animal behavior.

My work history includes front-line customer service and library circulation responsibilities where I developed strong communication, record-keeping, and patron education skills, as well as teamwork and operational reliability.

I bring a detail-oriented approach, practical lab experience, and a commitment to conservation and biological research, and I am eager to apply these strengths in roles that support biodiversity study, field research, or community-focused environmental education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Circulation Desk Worker

Current

Kent State Library

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Managed circulation desk operations, processing check-ins/check-outs and maintaining accurate lending records while assisting patrons with reference sources and automated systems.

Customer Service Records Management Confidentiality Front Desk Monitoring

Team Member

Lowe's

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Provided customer carry-out service, processed returns per policy, and maintained clean, well-stocked checkout areas to support store presentation and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Returns Processing Merchandising Cash Handling Communication Teamwork

Team Member

Zaxby's

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)

Trained new hires, processed orders in-person and via comms, performed basic equipment inspections/repairs, and maintained cleanliness to support safe, efficient operations.

Training Food Service Order Processing Equipment Maintenance Team Collaboration Safety Procedures

Cashier

Arby's

Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)

Operated register to process payments, ensured product quality and station coverage, and maintained clean work areas to meet production and customer satisfaction goals.

Cash Handling Point of Sale Quality Assurance Multitasking Order Processing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kent State University

Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Integrated Studies (Biology and Chinese)

Completed a Bachelor of Integrated Studies with programs in Biology and Chinese, including coursework in biological diversity, genetics, animal behavior, ornithology, and biodiversity studies.