Nicolas James Cruz

**** **** *** * ***********, Minnesota 55422

Phone: 763-***-****; E-Mail: acdrb6@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in wildlife biology to gain valuable experience in research to reach my

goal of becoming a professional wildlife biologist.

Education

B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Major:

Fisheries and Wildlife; Minor: Sustainability); Graduation in May, 2013

• Study Abroad Field Program-Nepal: Ecosystem Services and Conservation in Nepal’s

Lowland Forests, January-May 2013

• Wildlife Immobilization and Handling-Wildlife Science Center, Columbus, MN: March

2012

• Study Abroad Field Course-Thailand: Vertebrate Research Techniques and Field Survey

Design (focus on large mammals and birds) January 2011

• Field Methods in Research and Conservation of Vertebrate Populations-Cloquet, MN

Forestry Center, August 2011

• Other Relevant Coursework: Ornithology, Mammalogy, Microbiology, Dendrology,

Ecology, Analysis of Wildlife Populations, Geographic Information Systems, Biometry

• Transfer student peer mentor, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology,

University of Minnesota January-May 2012

• Co-Chair, Queer Student Cultural Center May 2010-May 2011

Honors and Awards

• Study Abroad Scholarship, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology,

University of Minnesota 01/2013

• Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship, Study Abroad Office, University of Minnesota

01/2011

• Hugo J Hellen K Pawek International Study Scholarship, Study Abroad Office,

University of Minnesota 01/2011

• Dean’s List, University of Minnesota: Fall 2005; Spring 2006

Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota 01/2014 - Present

• Course: Ecological Services and Biodiversity in Nepal’s Community Forests

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• Assist students in cultural acclimation to rural Nepal

• Collaborate with professors on schedule, assignments, and projects

• Design and manage course moodle site

• Assist in logistical planning for group of 13 students

• Communicate with local and university stakeholders on participant needs

• Teach field research techniques, plant and wildlife identification, and occupancy

modeling

Piping Plover Monitor, University of Minnesota 05/2013 - 08/2013

• Piping Plover monitor at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

• Accurate data collection of Piping Plovers on North Manitou Island

• Assist National Park Service employees in monitoring mainland populations

• Assist banding team on capture and handling of adult plovers and hatchlings

• Monitor avian species for signs of botulism

• Interact with park visitors and employees in a manner that promotes trust in the

National Park Service and the University of Minnesota.

Intern, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 11/2011 - 11/2012

• Antlered Deer Management Project Intern in southwest Minnesota

• Accurate measurement and data collection of antlered white-tailed deer

• Extract lymph nodes, tissue, and blood samples for Chronic Wasting Disease testing

and teeth for aging of all adult deer

• Interact with local stakeholders in a manner that promotes trust in the Minnesota DNR

Mammal Nursery Intern, Animal Care Crew Member, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

10/2009 - Present

• Examine injured wildlife in the least stressful manner with minimal handling time

• Administer medications to new juvenile mammals upon admission and ongoing

treatment

• Assist veterinary staff by providing proper nutrition and monitoring the condition of

patients

• Maintain and improve center cleanliness and safety standards

Employment

Barista, New Barista Trainer, Starbucks Coffee Company 004/2012 - Present

• Train new baristas according to beverage making and company standards

• Assist guests in choosing at home coffee solutions to fit their preferences

• Create hand crafted beverages for each guest

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Wireless Sales Consultant & Best Buy For Business Ambassador, Best Buy 09/2006 - 01/2013

• Train new employees on company systems and standard operating procedure

• Create complete solution for individual customer’s unique needs through relationship

building

• Assist small business owners by recommending personalized business solutions

• Previously held positions in product process and as a Product Process Supervisor

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Apple iWork applications

• Knowledge of R, ArcGIS, program MARK, CAPTURE, DISTANCE, PRESENCE and

JMP

• Experience using GPS, GIS, and radio telemetry

• Research techniques: distance sampling, occupancy surveys, camera trapping, small

mammal trapping, and electrofishing; mist-netting; bird banding and handling, wildlife

immobilization, and safe mammal handling

• Ability to adjust to and work in new and challenging environments alone or in a group.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment

• Conversational Spanish, French, and Nepali

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