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David Bell Cell: 714-***-**** Portland, Maine

04102

Education: St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY

Bachelor of Arts Graduated: May 2013

Majors: Environmental Studies, Sociology Minors: Biology, Outdoor Studies

Overall GPA 3.123 / 4.000 Major GPA 3.120 / 4.000

Awarded four year Community Service Scholarship

Relevant Coursework

Courses in Advanced GIS, ornithology, biology, land use, environmental policy, field ecology, global climate change, botany,

air pollution, natural history, global policy, geology, economics, and writing.

Independent Research

GIS analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale

North Country Avian Caloric Consumption Patterns

Submerged aquatic vegetation in the pelagic zone at Lake Massawepie

Geocoding and network analysis of Adirondack food deserts.

Off campus Study Adirondack Semester Fall, 2010

Explored environmental issues deep in the Adirondacks with four professors and eleven students.

Studied ecology, field research methods, land planning, historical context, sustainability, footprint analysis, environmental

policy making, political theory, and nature writing

Developed a deeper understanding of the ecologic forces within the Adirondack ecosystems, the impact of human activity

upon the natural environment, and how global climate change may affect these relationships

Thrived living in the remote wilderness for four months. The Adirondack Semester emphasized conservation, detailed

observation, reflection on nature, and hands on experience

New Zealand University of Otago Spring, 2012

Studied Botany of New Zealand, environmental policy, and took courses in GIS

Work Experience Housatonic Valley Association –GIS Analyst& RiverChemist Summer, 2013

Cornwall Bridge, CT

Deployed probes and conducted water chemistry analysis within the Housatonic watershed

Produced GIS maps of data analysis based on surveyed crossections and land use

Conducted geomorphic assessments as well as PCB + nutrient loading testing

Summer, 2011

Sequoia ForestKeeper

Kernville, Ca

Prevented deforestation and provided data that is being used in court cases and efforts to turn the Sequoia National

Monument into a National Park

Conducted research on Pacific Fisher in potential management sites with camera traps

Collected data for GIS comparison of forest health

Monitored alpine meadows for degradation

Munroe Family Climbing Wall

Canton, NY Fall 2011 present

Taught students and children how to safely climb in an indoor rock climbing gym

and provided positive reinforcement. Led a pre trip for incoming freshmen

Monitored gear for wear. Setter for new routes

Manager Fixer Seller

Barn Good Thrift Store St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY (8hrs/wk) Fall 2009 Present

Developed and opened a thrift store on campus to reuse and recycle goods. The program is a great success with both

students and the extended Canton community. I am also connected with the Green Bike Initiative.

Resident Staff Outdoor Education Leader

Camp Stevens Julian, CA (84hrs/wk) June Aug, 2009; June Aug, 2010

Mentored new counselor trainees to guide them through the rigors of counseling

Taught team building, modeled peer conflict resolution, led incident simulations

Led activities overnight hiking/ rock climbing trips, ropes course, and organic gardening, etc.

Guided children in discovering nature while camping outdoors

Taught environmental awareness & earth stewardship

Responsible for the care of eight campers 22 hours/day, six days per week

Internships Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Lab Sierra Nevada, CA Summer 2012

Looked at macroinvertabrates in the eastern Sierra as bioindicators

Collected data and backpacked throughout the Eastern Sierras

Monitoring global climate change. Working towards protecting the mountain yellow legged frog

Pedal Power Engineering Essex, NY (30hrs/wk) Winter, 2010

Engineered and constructed functional electricity generating dynapods

Analyzed prototypes in SolidWorks design software

Generated electricity with working machine in capstone presentation to faculty and peers

Volunteer work Irvine Ranch Conservancy Irvine, Ca, (40hrs/wk on call at all times) Winter, 2010

Conducted Cactus Wren restoration projects Removed invasive Tree Tobacco and Artichoke Thistle

Aided on Butterfly count assessments Collected natural seeds for repopulation of native species

Training / Skills Wilderness First Responder Photography & woodworking hobbyist

Solar Boat Champion

GIS/ArcMap10/ ArcScene

Member of the St. Lawrence Outing Club Innovation Grant Finalist

GPS, map reading & navigation

Strong canoe, climbing, rappelling skills

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