Michael Pagano
* ***** ***** ~ Merrick, New York 11566 ~ 516-***-**** ~
***************@*****.***
Education:
State University of New York at Cortland - Bachelors of Science in
Biology, 2011
Experience:
Dune, Wetland, and River Steward - May 2011 - June 2011
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Sandy Pond
Beach and Salmon River
. Habitat restoration and public education of dune, wetland and river
ecosystems
. Invasive species removal along riverbanks and dunes
. Data collection of wild salmon and invasive fish
. Monitoring and recording threatened and endangered species
Sales Representative, Public Educator and Canvasser - May 2010 - January
2011
Citizens Campaign for the Environment at Farmingdale, New York
. Educating the public on environmental issues and topics throughout
New York State
. Performed community outreach and canvassing directed towards
fundraising for conservation
efforts on Long Island
Special Summer Police Officer - Summer 2008 and 2009
Long Beach Police Department under Lieutenant Tagney
. Enforced Long Beach code on the boardwalk and surrounding streets
of the City of Long Beach
. Conducted traffic control during parades, marathons, and crowded
beach days
. Assisted in public safety throughout the city of Long Beach
Assistant Manager - 2005-2007
La Cucina Italian Delicatessen Merrick, New York
. Maintained store upkeep and kept supplies in stock
. Accommodated customers and prepared food
. Handled money and worked the register
Certifications:
. CPR/AED for Adult and Child plus CPR for infant - December 2009
. First Aid - Responding to Emergencies - December 2009
. IMapInvasives - Geotracking invasive exotic species - Summer 2011
Clubs/Activities:
. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Team Representative 2009-
2010
. Wrestling Team 2008-2010
. Rugby Team 2010-2011
. Co-hosted radio show on WSUC 90.5 The Dragon - 2010
Research Reports:
Hydro-Fracking
Researched the effects of Hydro-Fracking on New York's ground
water - 2010
Sex Determination in Amphibians
Researched the mechanisms that determine gender in amphibians
- present