Project Management

Corickney Barnes

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Huntsville, Al 35816

Home Phone: 251-***-**** cell 256-***-**** *********@*******.***

Objective

To obtain a challenging position in the field of environmental or urban

studies that allows me to express my passion for the environment.

Education

B.S. in Urban Studies/ Specialization in Environmental Science

December 2004

Alabama A&M University

Normal, AL

Work Experience

Admissions Counselor/ Alumni Relations

Alabama A&M University

04/2008 - 11/2009

Normal, Alabama

. Made follow-up personal, telephone, and letter contacts to prospective

students, and arrange visits of prospective students to the campus.

. Responsible for working with Alumni Affairs, and academic departments for

various recruitment efforts.

. Assisted in collecting data, compiling reports, conducting research, and

in planning relative to the University's program of student recruitment

and admissions.

. Prepared publications to support the student recruitment program.

. Rendered admissions decisions in accordance with established policies and

procedures. Visited churches, civic organization and other agencies to

attract prospective students to the University.

. Entered student data into computer system.

. Provided students with their status of admissions applications.

Clinical Support Specialist Computer Programs

and Systems Inc.

06/2006 - 08/2007

Mobile, Alabama

. Provided over the phone customer support to previously trained medical

staff.

. Performed tasks and duties assigned by division director, assistant

directors as needed.

. Independently performed writing of work requests, release notes, and any

other assigned documentation task.

. Served as a resource person for new trainees and fellow support staff.

. Effectively taught nursing staff the system from a power point, while

answering any question that they may have.

Environmental Analyst Dry Creek Study Site at

Southland's Forest, International Paper

05/2005 - 11/2005

Bainbridge, Georgia

. Worked with research staff and graduate students on Dry Creek Long-term

watershed study with emphasis on vegetation and water sampling.

. Served as an integral part of project planning with the goal of

protecting natural resources of the project.

. Prepared and maintained field notebooks, laboratory logs and records on

sampling and analyses, including proper documentation of all actions for

possible future inspection by regulatory agencies.

. Assisted with aquatic macro invertebrate, amphibian and bird surveys.

. Monitored stream gauging station and water sampling devices.

. Inspected project stations to determine if mitigation commitments are

implemented and maintained.

. Monitored laboratory test equipment for calibration accuracy.

. Accomplished sampling and analytical tasks using OSHA-approved safety

equipment and clothing, and EPA-approved instruments, and testing

procedures.

. Responsible for lab chemical analysis and data entry that needed to be

entered into the database systems.

. Used Anemometer to measure the wind speed.

. Used the turbidity meter to measure the levels of turbidity caused by

suspended particles in the water.

. Used the Gravimetric Pre Weighed Cassette devices to weigh both before

and after sampling to determine the amount of contaminate collected.

. Collected monthly grab samples taken from a homogenized composite sample

(bottle) for total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorous (TP) analysis.

. Collected and analyzed for total suspended solids (TSS) and suspended

sediment concentrations (SSC)

. Moved and store pallets of raw materials, packaging materials and

finished goods safely and efficiently to prevent mechanical damage

Soil Sampling Team Member Alabama A&M University HSCaRS:

Soil Moisture Experimentation

07/2003 - 08/2003 [HSCaRS (Center for

Hydrology, Soil, Climatology & Remote Sensing)

07/2002 - 08/2002

. (SMEX03) - Field location in North Alabama, hosted by Alabama A&M

University & (NASA) (SMEX02)

- Field locations in Ames, by Iowa State University

. Monitored soil roughness and recorded surface temperature.

. Selected test site by using GIS software and performed soil analysis.

. Used theta probe to measure soil moisture.

. Collected tower-based Flux Measurements

. Recorded and entered data samples

. Transferred temperature and other requested data

. Monitored, and maintained reporting on the day-to-day implementation of

the Laboratory Management operations

. Ensured that safety practices are followed in the laboratory all the

times.

. Used pH probe to measure the acidity/alkalinity of the soil.

Soil Conservationist Trainee USDA/

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

05/2000 - 08/2000

Storm Lake, Iowa

. Performed administrative duties.

. Operated and maintained laboratory equipment.

. Performed map compilation and interpretation.

. Collected soil samples and performed percolation and soil fertility

testing.

Specialized Courses Taken

. Introduction to Environmental Science/ Principles of Wildlife Management

. Environmental Planning/ Environmental Assessment/ Wildlife Forest

Relationship

. Introduction to Geographical Information Systems/ Introduction to

Forestry

. General Chemistry 101/ General Chemistry 102

Skills

. ARCView software . Soil Testing

. Arc Map Site Investigation . Project Management

. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) . Scientific

Researching

Affiliations

. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

. American Planning Association

. *References available upon request

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