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S. Westrom

SEAN MICHAEL WESTROM

*************@*******.***

**** ****** **** 757-***-**** (Home)

Portsmouth, VA 23703 757-***-**** (Cell)

OBJECTIVE

An entry level position in an environmental field.

EDUCATION

Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, VA, Graduated May 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Related Courses: General Zoology, General Ecology, Evolution of the Earth, Public Policy Analysis:

Human Rights, Introduction to Business, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Introduction to Political

Science, Globalization & its Discontents, Belize Travel Course (January 2009), Conflict Management,

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Ethics, Environmental Writings,

Environmental Biology, Limnology, Meteorology

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Education and Animals Husbandry Intern, Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale, NY, Summer

through Winter 2009

• Cared for, feed and handled exotic and domesticated animals

• Handled outreach and in house animal and apple cidering programs

• Ran a week long summer camp for 20 children ages 5 to 9

• Assisted with birthday parties and special events

• Redesigned the the way the Center recycled, creating a teachable program for the public

Aviary and Education Intern, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach, VA,

Summer 2008

• Fed and provided medications to birds; contributed to maintenance of facility

• Assisted with summer camps for children ages 10-15

• Designed and set up educational carts for programs

President, SEAL (Student Environmental Awareness League), Virginia Wesleyan College, August

2008- May 2009

• Assist with campus cleanups, fund raising and recycling efforts

• Market club and recruit new members

Recycle Coordinator, Virginia Wesleyan College, August 2008- May 2009

• Maintain recycling presence around campus by engaging faculty, staff and students

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• Promote green efforts on campus

• Managed Recycle Mania

Member, Science Club, Virginia Wesleyan College, August 2007- May 2009

• Work with 30 children in grades K-5 on science projects such as gravity experiments

Secretary, Trail Finders, Virginia Wesleyan College, August 2008- May 2009

• Take and organize meeting notes

• Build and maintain trials on campus

Member, Circle K International, Virginia Wesleyan College, August 2008- May 2009

• Community Service activities. Northampton Blvd. cleanups, SPCA

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Laborer, America’s Best Building and Contracting, Chesapeake, VA, Summers 2003- 2007

• Assisted with construction of new and remodeled homes

• Worked with other employees to repair existing homes and add siding and windows

Daily Laborer/ Church Janitor, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, VA, Summers 2006-

2007

• Maintained clean and safe environment for church

Floor Worker, Dairy Queen, Chesapeake, VA, Winter 2005

• Prepared ice cream and food for customers in an efficient and friendly manner

• Made cash transactions using cash register

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Community Service/ Philanthropy Chair, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Virginia Wesleyan College, January

2008- May 2008

Alternative Spring Break, Oyster Restoration, Gloucester, VA, Virginia Wesleyan College, April 2008.

Group

Leader (2009)

Church Youth Group Member, Portsmouth, VA, 2007- present

Youth Soccer Coach, Recreation League, Portsmouth, VA, February- May 2007

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AWARDS

Step Up Community Service Award – 2009

Outstanding Service Award, Circle K International – 2009

The Sara Rose Award, Community Service – 2009

Nominated for Outstanding Campus Leader of the Year – 2009

Nominated for Outstanding Greek Member – Community Service – 2009

Nominated for Outstanding Volunteer of the Year – 2009

Greenest Marlin Award - 2009

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel, GIS

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