1. Morgan Langan
87178 Chance Road O’Neill, NE 68763 | 402.340.1510 | langmor@bvu.edu
Education Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA
Junior in pursuit of Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Environmental Science
Minors: Communication Studies and History
Professional
Experience
Zoo Instructor | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | Omaha, NE | May 2016—Present
‣Engage students in interactive activities and adventures centered around animal conservation
‣Craft lesson plans for day camps & follow state science standards for classes
‣Serve as a tour guide following National Association for Interpretation guidelines
‣Teach and interact with children ages preschool to middle school
‣Previously served as an education intern December 2015—January 2016
Manager | O’Neill City Pool | O’Neill, NE | May 2014—Aug. 2015
‣Train and supervise staff of 23
‣Resolve concerns of patrons
‣Conduct weekly lifesaving drills and employee meetings
‣Organize staff and swimming lessons schedules
‣Manage crises
‣Previously served as lifeguard from 2012
University
Involvement
Student Worker | BVU Greenhouse
‣Care for plants in temperate, rainforest, and desert climate rooms
‣Sanitize soil, mix fertilizer, and treat plants infected with pests
‣ Create and execute programs for regional elementary and middle schools
Global Fellow
‣Participated in biocultural conservation discussions in Puerto Williams, Chile
‣Conducted field research at Omora Ethnobotanical Park
‣Small mammal trapping, mist netting, macroinvertebrate observation, water chemistry tests
‣Serve as environmental ambassador for the campus
President | Student Activities Board
‣Oversee $75,000 budget, executive board, general members, and committees
‣Lead meetings and facilitate discussion
‣Manage deadlines and motivate members
‣Contract entertainment and vendors for campus programs
‣Attend and present at National and Regional NACA conferences
Student Senator | Student Senate
‣Serve as chairperson and member of several university committees
‣Participate in conversations regarding campus enhancement
‣Re-write and revise policy (e.g. proposed co-ed suite policy)
Relevant
Coursework
‣Zoology
‣Remote Sensing and GIS
‣Biological Principles (I & II)
‣Interpersonal Communication
‣General Chemistry
‣Business and Professional Communication