Abigail Meissner

Abigail Meissner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BSc (Hons) Zoology Student and Aspiring Veterinarian

  • Education

    • Hingham High School

      2017 - 2021
      High School Diploma 4.14 (out of 4)

      Activities and Societies: Member of National Honors Society, 4 years on Honor Roll, sang in select choirs (Choral Spectrum, Jazz Spectrum, SEMSBA and Districts Music Festivals), drama (acting/singing and sound design), graphic design and photography electives. 5 Advanced Placement (AP) credit (5/5 English Language, 5/5 English Literature, 4/5 Chemistry)17 honors level classes (including Psychology, Biotechnology, Botany, English, and Biology). All grades, A's and B's.

    • University of Aberdeen

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Science - BS Zoology/Animal Biology

      Activities and Societies: Convener for School of Biological Sciences - Student Council - University Senate Schools Ambassador of Zoology Society Editor for the Science & Environment section at the Gaudie newspaper Manager of the student-led a cappella group Aberpella President and co-founder of Capture the Flag Society University Chamber Choir Show Choir Figure Skating Society previous Secretary of University Roleplaying Society Studies include biology, conservation, chemistry, behaviour, ecology, statistics, physics, French, archaeology, history, and more. Elected class representative for various biology courses.

  • Experience

    • JM Productions

      Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
      Usher

      - Delivered excellent customer service to guests before, during and after performances. - Handled ticketing, guided guests to seats, and settled seating disputes.

    • Wee Walk & Play

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

      - Supervising hour-long play groups of up to 14 dogs of various breeds.

      • Dog Daycare Attendant

        Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      • Social Media Manager

        Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
    • Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen

      Mar 2024 - now
      Food And Beverage Assistant

      Customer Service Champion Award

    • Aarhus University

      Jun 2024 - Jul 2024
      Ecological Genetics Intern

      Overseeing of an on-going project considering the immune priming effects in lab-cultured and wild collembolans (springtails)- Lab work including: Preparing spore suspensions of fungal pathogen, infecting and caring for collembolans, agar plate preparation, microscopy, lab safety/cleanliness, etc.- Field work including: Arthropod sampling around Denmark, butterfly sampling, caring for malaise traps- Writing detailed risk assessments for the field and the lab.- Learning from experts in the Center for Ecological Genetics at Aarhus University, considering how the genetic diversity of beneficial arthropods is affected by land-use and habitat fragmentation. Show less

    • Albyn School

      Mar 2025 - Mar 2025
      Science Teaching Assistant

      As part of the Biologists’ School Ambassador Scheme, I planned, prepared, and delivered a week of engaging practicals and lessons to two Primary 3 classes comprising 28 students with resounding success. I also assisted specialist science teachers in weekly labs for the students, all while staying passionate, knowledgable, and managing behaviour.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Track & Sign - Level 2 (88.1%)

      CyberTracker
      Aug 2023
    • Emergency First Aid at Work

      Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
      Sept 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tour Guide

      Issued by University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum on Feb 2023
      University of Aberdeen Zoology MuseumAssociated with Abigail Meissner
    • Animal Care Associate

      Issued by HULL SEASIDE ANIMAL RESCUE INC on Aug 2022
      HULL SEASIDE ANIMAL RESCUE INCAssociated with Abigail Meissner
    • Art and Finance Teams Coordinator for Massachusetts Branch

      Issued by Fridays For Future USA on Aug 2019
      Fridays For Future USAAssociated with Abigail Meissner