Provide support in lab or field position in order to utilize and expand my range of skills and abilities in a biological/chemical career setting.
EDUCATION:
Murray State University, KY 2004
Major: Biology (Ecology) GPA 3.88/4.0
Minor: Chemistry
William Paterson University Wayne, NJ
National Exchange Student 2001-2002
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Quintiles Phase I Pharmaceuticals Lenexa, KS
Research Assistant Jan. 2006 - Present
University of Puerto Rico Caribbean National Forest, PR
Field Tech/Canopy Trim Spring 2005
University of California Plumas National Forest, CA
Field Research Assistant/Technician Summer 2004
USDA Forest Service Kane Experimental Forest, PA
Field Research Assistant/Technician Summer 2003
Biology Department Murray State University, KY
Biology Office Asst./Professor Asst. Aug. 2002 - Dec. 2004
Biology Department William Paterson University, NJ
Biology Lab Tech./Tech. Assistant Sept. 2001 - May 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Animal Kingdom, MSU Walt Disney World, FL
F and B/Custodial Cast/Campus Rep Aug. 2000 - Dec. 2004
SSLD Office Murray State University, KY
Tutor / Mentor Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004
Murray-Calloway County Hospital Murray, KY
Food Services Aide June 2002 - March 2003
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Office -- Internet and Email -- GPS/GIS computer work -- CPR Certification (exp) -- Wild-land Fire-fighting type 2 red card (exp) -- First Aid Certification -- Open Water Scuba Certification -- Many types of field equipment -- Wildlife trapping/treatment -- NJDP Volunteer Supervision -- Elementary Spanish -- GPS and navigation skills -- Clean Driver’s License -- Microbiological/chemical applications -- Mammal, Bird, and Forestry Fieldwork
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Eagle Scout Association -- MSU Wildlife Society -- Alpha Phi Omega -- Alpha Chi Honor -- Society Beta Beta Beta (Bio Society) -- Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society -- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society -- Regent's College Honor Society -- MSU Academic Team Quick Recall -- International Student Ambassadors -- Order of the Arrow -- Boy Scouts of America -- MSU Fencing Club -- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
HONORS AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
World Conservation Award (BSA) -- Eagle Scout Award -- John W. Carr Scholarship -- Tri-Beta Historian -- Gamma Beta Phi Treasurer -- Academic Team Treasurer -- Wal-Mart Community Scholarship -- All-District Choir -- WDW-CP Alumni Org. President -- Fencing Club Secretary/Treasurer/Armorer with several competitive awards.
RELATED COURSEWORK:
Dendrology -- Systematic -- Botany -- Limnology -- Wildlife Techniques -- Horticulture -- Ecology -- Ornithology -- Chemistry I, II -- Microbiology -- Organic Chemistry I, I.V, II -- Biochemistry
