GENEVIEVE PERDUE
Santa Rosa CA
Cell: 707-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Work History
Fall 2012- Laboratory Assistant
Summer Earth and Physical Sciences Dept.
2013 UC Davis
Weighed designated amounts of various native and invasive plant
seeds, planted seeds at field study sites, monitored for weeds.
Assisted graduate student in freshwater ecology surveys.
•Exercised skills in precision
•Handled assignments with care and attention to detail
•Conducted tasks in timely manner
Summer Camp Counselor (Barn Director Summer 2013)
2012, 2013 Bar 717 Ranch
Hayfork, CA
Organized activities for 8-16 year old children, lead camping
overnights, taught children about outdoor living.
Summer of 2013 directed horseback riding program. Monitored
heard health, managed veterinary and farrier appointments,
instructed five staff members during riding preparations,
lessons, and trail rides.
•Utilized leadership skills
•Practiced conflict resolution methods
•Demonstrated ability to work closely with others
July 2010- Valet Parker
Aug 2011 Bohemian Grove
Monte Rio, CA
Greet members, survey damage on vehicles, park, rearrange and
retrieve vehicles in an accurate and timely manner.
•Provided courtesy and respect to members
•Identified tense situations and calmly alleviated them
•Completed tasks with a sense of urgency
Aug 2010- Laboratory Assistant
Sept 2011 Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
Care for animals in biology department, clean scientific
glassware, clean and prepare labs, assist professors in requested
tasks.
•Exercised good time management skills
•Executed tasks without instruction
•Followed precise directions closely
Unpaid Experience
Sept 2012- Farm Intern (2 quarters) and Volunteer (1 quarter)
June 2013 UC Davis Student Farm
Davis, CA
Planted, tended, and harvested fruits and vegetables at the UC
Davis Student Farm. Helped organize produce baskets for
customers and calculate fair prices for harvested goods. Sold
items for the Student Farm at the local Farmers’ Market.
•Generated interest in locally grown organic goods to public
•Communicated enthusiastically and politely with customers
•Gained knowledge of specific produce life history and uses
June 2012- UC Davis S.E.E.D.S. (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity
June 2013 and Sustainability) Co-President
UC Davis
Davis, CA
Lead biweekly meetings, promoted club on campus, organized
field trips and activities to involve club members and the greater
community. Coordinated UC Davis 2013 BioBlitz: an outdoor
event that engaged over 40 students and Davis residents, and
lead to the identification of over 90 species of plants and
animals.
•Coordinated with speakers and tour guides for field trips and
presentations
•Headed club meetings and events
•Delegated tasks to club members when officers required
assistance
Education
Sept 2011- University of California, Davis; majoring in evolution, ecology
June 2013 and biodiversity
•Final GPA of 3.61, member of Golden Key and Phi Sigma Honor
Societies
Jul 2008 to Santa Rosa Junior College; majoring in biological science
Aug 2011
•Transfer GPA of 3.67; Dean’s Highest Honors 2008-2010, Dean’s
Honors 2011
Certifications
May 2012- Wilderness First Aid
May 2015
Jun 2012- American Red Cross Lifeguard
Jun 2014
References
Laura Higley
Julie Spear Clark