James E. Cross, III

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San Antonio, TX 78230

832-***-**** ab3f17@r.postjobfree.com

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)

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