Objective: To obtain a full-time position with benefits.
Qualifications: Hard-working, quick learning, reliable, talented
individual with excellent interpersonal skills, and strong
written and oral communication skills.
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Dec., 2009), New Mexico State
University
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Wildlife Science
Work History:
4/10 - 7/10 Research Associate, RDD Field Services, Las Cruces,
NM
Conducted research for an independent contracting
firm via telephone.
1/08 - 4/09 Animal Welfare Officer, Humane Society, Colorado
Springs, CO
Investigated suspected cases of animal neglect/abuse,
issued tickets for animal-related violations, caught
stray animals, wrote/entered reports, made court
appearances, ran dispatch, coordinated with other law
enforcement agencies. Worked independently from
supervisors.
Fall, 2007 Sales Associate, The Silver Smith, Inc., Las Cruces,
NM
Worked as cashier and sales associate in specialty
store.
Fall '05-Summer'07 Full-time Student, NMSU, Las Cruces, NM
Focused on undergraduate studies and extra-
curricular
activities (intramural soccer) and caring for
shelter dogs.
Summer, 2005 Biological Science Technician, USDA Forest Service,
Cloudcroft, NM
College student position: Hiked long distances to
perform diurnal and nocturnal surveys for Mexican
Spotted Owl, Northern Goss Hawk, and Sacramento
Salamander. Worked independently from supervisors.
Summer, 2004 Seasonal Maintenance Worker, US National Park
Service,Tumacacori, AZ
College student position: Maintained the grounds at
the National Historic Park mission in Tumacacori.
Fall/Spring 2003-04 Respite Provider, Hope Group, Div. of Developmental
Disabilities, Scottsdale, Az.
Provided basic habilitation services and respite care
for a student with mental retardation and autism.
Summer/Fall 2003 Sales Associate, Pacific Sunwear, Scottsdale, AZ
Worked as a customer service representative
operating cash registers, greeting and aiding
customers.
Summer/Fall 2002 Student errand worker, U of A Alumni Assoc., Tucson,
AZ
Work study job; ran errands for the Alumni
Association across campus.
Summer, 2001 Student Mentor, Child/Family Resource Center,
Nogales, AZ
While in high school, was a student mentor for an
abstinence/drug-free program for middle school
students.