Christine S. Balk
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Work Address: AKNHP 707 A street(Anchorage, AK 99501
Permanent Address: 420 Park Club Lane(Williamsville, NY 14221716-***-****
EDUCATION
St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, Bachelor of Science, May 2010
Major: Biology
University of West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, Marine Biology, May
2009
Honors: New York State Lottery Leadership Scholarship, Fall 2006-Spring
2010
Margaret E. Carnahan Memorial Award- Senior Service Award, Spring 2006
RELATED COURSEWORK & LAB SKILLS
Courses: Immunology, Eco-physiology, Endocrinology, Mycology, Medicinal
Plants, Ethnobotany, Marine Ecology, Coastal Ecosystem Management, Tropical
Ecology, Research Assistant.
Lab Skills: Pipetting, Centrifuging, Olympus BX50 Fluorescent Microscope,
Optronics photograph system, Evolution 60 Spectrophotometer, Field
collection.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Intern, Conservation and Land Management Internship Program and The Bureau
of Land Management, Anchorage, Alaska, June 2010- Present
. Plant identification and phenology in Alaska backcountry
. Coordinate travel and field logistics
. Collect seeds for Bureau of Land Management restoration projects
Research assistant/ MERCK Summer Fellowship, St. Lawrence University,
Canton NY, June 2009- August 2009
. Extract DNA from Coptis trifolia (Goldthread) using the MO BIO
PowerPlant DNA Isolation Kit
. Quantify and analyze DNA to determine whether or not it is genetically
different or cloned
. Present information to other fellows, advisors, and science fair
. Collect samples from different sites in the woods
Trinidad and Tobago Autistic Society, St. Helena, Trinidad, February 2009-
May 2009
. Aid autistic children in learning to interact with others by playing
with them
. Teach autistic children new skills using puzzles, math problems and
other mentally challenging games
Soarian Physician Trainer, Catholic Health System, Buffalo NY, Summer 2007-
fall 2007
. Educate physicians on how to use their new patient record system:
Soarian Computer System
Interior Fire Fighter, Canton Fire Department, Canton NY, Spring 2007-
January 2010
. Respond to fire calls
. Utilize Fire Fighter I skills
Exterior Fire Fighter, Snyder Fire Department, Amherst NY, Fall 2004-Summer
2006
. Attended and participated in fire and EMS drills
. Assigned to wash and maintain fire trucks
. Helped with Fire Prevention open house
. Attained Fire Fighter I certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
Solicitor, St. Lawrence University, Canton NY, September 2009-May 2010
. Call alumni to inquire about donations
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Member, Rugby team, St. Lawrence University, Canton NY, Fall 2006-2008
Member, Circle K, St. Lawrence University, Canton NY, Fall 2008- winter
2008
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Language: Beginner Spanish
Computer: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Minitab,
Fathom
Certifications: Fire Fighter I, First Aid/CPR/AED BLM Alaska Wilderness
Protocols, Defensive Driving, IAT