James E. Cross, III
**** ********* ****. ***. ****
San Antonio, TX 78230
832-***-**** *********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
Recent Biology Masters degree graduate seeking to start a full -time
career.
EDUCATION:
. Masters of Science in Biology with an emphasis in ecology - May 2013
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduated with GPA of 3.66
Masters Thesis entitled "Competition between Bouteloua curtipendula
and Bothriochloa ischaemum"
. Bachelor of Science in Biology - May 2011
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduated with GPA of 3.0
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
. Two years biology teaching experience
. Four years college laboratory experience
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
. Skilled in manipulating and presenting research data
. Skilled in preparing research publications
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
YMCA 2006 - 2007
. Coached 7-8 yrs old basketball
HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY 2004 - 2005
. Walked dogs
. Worked with potential owners in viewing dogs
. Prepared potential dog adoptions
SERVE (through Shell Oil) 2003 - 2005
. Weeded and planted flowers at Houston Zoo
. Galveston Beach Cleanup
HOPE 2004
. Prepared dogs for adoption viewing
. Assisted potential owners in viewing dogs
WORK HISTORY:
University of Texas at San Antonio August 2011 - Present
Teaching Assistant
. Teach and grade Principles of Ecology Lab
. Introduce and teach various field ecology survey techniques to
students
Pizza Hut August 2010 - 2011
Cook
. Prepare and cook food according to orders
True Care Lawn Service April 2010 - April 2011
. Provide lawn care service to customers, including regular mowing and
requested projects.
Fun Tiki 2007 - 2008
Supervisor
. Supervisor over 30 employees
. Assist with scheduling
. Assist in hiring of potential employees
. Open up business in mornings and close and lock up at night
. Maintain inventory
. Cook at coconut caf
. Maintenance of go-karts, mini-golf course and arcades
Irvine's Couriers 2007
Courier
. Delivered small packages across Houston
Lake Olympia Animal Hospital 2002 - 2006
Animal Caretaker
. Clean kennels
. Feed animals
. Walk animals
. Administer medicine to animals
. Assist veterinarians in treatment rooms
. Greet pet owners
. Maintain clinic (sweep, mop, laundry, trash)