Grace E. Laughlin
Fredericksburg
Summary
Hardworking Environmentalist passionate about conservation, education, and promoting the local area and animals. Well-versed in planning and executing events, knowledgeable about animal husbandry and skilled in leading hikes and other outdoor activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Cashier
Giant Food Stores
Fredericksburg
09.2021 - Current
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the checkout counter.
- Handled cash, credit, and electronic payments accurately.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experiences.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
Certified Virginia Master Naturalist
Central Rappahannock Chapter
Fredericksburg
08.2019 - Current
- Facilitate the native herpetology educational presentation and interpretive walk to new Virginia Master Naturalist - Central Rappahannock Chapter trainees.
- Facilitate native herpetological interpretive walks for community members of diverse ages and backgrounds at Downtown Greens. Located a Spadefoot Toad.
- Developed educational materials on native reptiles and amphibians for public outreach programs.
- Collaborated with Chapter leadership to create engaging environmental education activities.
- Five years experience conducting monitoring of Spotted and Marbled Salamanders populations, along with other local amphibian species on the Ni River Trail.
- Set-up herpetology monitoring stations at Caledon State Park with the Virginia State Herpetologist
- Collect native plants and shrubbery for Virginia Master Naturalist program final examination.
- Participate in native bird interpretive walks and bird monitoring events.
- Conducted research on local species populations and habitats.
- Organized environmental outreach activities such as beach cleanups and tree planting events.
- Adhered to safety protocols while leading outdoor activities in remote areas.
- Identified plants, animals, birds and other wildlife in the area.
- Built relationships with Chapter members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted a positive experience.
- Engaged with community members, answering questions and providing insights about local ecosystems.
- Conducted research and gave presentation on American Naturalist Grace Wiley to 24 people.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count Volunteer
Rappahannock Chapter
Spotsylvania
01.2019 - Current
- Participate with family in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count as Sector 5 leaders.
- Count birds seen in sector and report any rare or unusual species sightings.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Paleontology Program Volunteer
Stratford Hall
Westmoreland
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with staff to maintain visitor engagement through interactive tours.
- Facilitated paleontology interpretive walks for guests. Educated guests on the historical significance of the area and assisted them in finding fossils.
- Developed promotional materials to enhance program visibility and outreach efforts.
- Engaged with diverse groups, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards governing volunteerism activities.
- Educated participants on general safety practices of fossil hunting on the Potomac River.
- Participated in kayak led fossil hunting programs.
- Discovered a historic axe head that is now part of the Stratford Hall relics collection.
- Served as volunteer for other programs such as the paleontology educational booth at the annual Wine and Oyster Festival and engaged with guests during the Christmastide event.
- Helped with the preparation, set up, and breakdown of paleontology team public events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology With Emphasis On Wildlife Biology
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA 08.2021 - 01.2026
Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, VASkills
- Environmental education
- Data collection
- Public speaking
- Research analysis
- Guest experience
- Wildlife identification
- Educational material development
- Group activities
- Animal behavior observation
- Presentations expertise
- Ornithology
- Wildlife monitoring
- Field research techniques
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Self motivation
- Local history knowledge
- Relationship building
- Bird watching
Certification
- Certified Virginia Master Naturalist - December 2019 to present. Participate in 40 hours of volunteerism annually to maintain certification.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Customer Service Cashier
Giant Food Stores
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - General Biology With Emphasis On Wildlife Biology
Germanna Community College
08.2021 - 01.2026
Certified Virginia Master Naturalist
Central Rappahannock Chapter
08.2019 - Current
Audubon Christmas Bird Count Volunteer
Rappahannock Chapter
01.2019 - Current
Paleontology Program Volunteer
Stratford Hall
08.2017 - 07.2019
Riverbend High School