Christopher Hughes

Email: abpgqj@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** ****

City: Little Mountain

State: SC

Zip: 29075

Country: USA

Phone: 843-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Christopher Raymond Hughes

Present Address: 419 Wendy Lane, Little Mountain, SC 29075, United States

Cell: 843-***-****

Email: abpgqj@r.postjobfree.com

Citizen of the United States of America

Objective:

As a recent graduate, I want to obtain an entry-level position within a forward-moving environmental or marine science organization requiring strong analytical and organizational skills. Positions that would best suit my experience would be centralized around coastal resource management, marine affairs, fieldwork/data extraction, event planning and or public outreach.

Qualifications:

Appropriate educational credentials 4 years of study in marine sciences, 6 months studying geosciences and botany while conducting research experiments, and 3 months doing extensive fieldwork and research.

Experience in intensive inquiry-based investigations combining field sampling with laboratory measurements of collected samples using modern analytical instrumentation, with analysis and integration of data.

I have continuously demonstrated skills in giving oral presentations, producing written reports, providing quality customer service, and using a variety of technical equipment and computer programs.

Most importantly I possess a strong work ethic, high levels of initiative, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Related Experience:

Open Water Scuba - Scuba Schools International

Certified Open-Water Diver (January 2012 - June 2012)

Head Dive Master: Andy Ogburn, Phone: 803-***-****, E-Mail: abpgqj@r.postjobfree.com

Obtained official divers certification license

Completed over 7 logged dives; knows safety precautions and emergency procedures

Previous diving experience in the Great Barrier Reef Port Douglas, Australia

Coastal Environments and Processes - University of Sydney

Field Research International Study Abroad Program (February 2011 - July 2011)

Associate Professors: Dr. Gavin Birch & Dr. Jody Webster

Described the major processes controlling the concentration and distribution of chemical pollutants in estuarine environments

Used various techniques for evaluating and interpreting chemical data in environment assessment

Created solutions to the threats and future of the Great Barrier Reef through research and actual onsite experimentation

Performed proper sampling techniques and strategies

Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

Field and Research Assistant (April 2010 - June 2010)

Professor - Erik Smith, Phone: 843-***-****

Produced accurate beach and salt marsh profiles

Compared benthic microalgal biomass concentrations between mud and sand environments

Performed nutrient limitation experiments

Experience catching biota using scientific equipment

Marine Science Lab: The Ocean Environment

Lab Volunteer (January 2009 - May 2009)

Lab Instructor: Ivetta Abramyan, Phone: 904-***-****

Assisted in lab set up and clean up for different experiments

Gained knowledge on basic laboratory procedures

Conducted study groups for other marine science colleagues

Analytical/Survey Tools: unbiased random sampling techniques, spectrometers, fluorometers, ISCO samplers, micro-filtration, O2 meters, secchi disk, PAR meters, long-lines, funnel traps, trammels, various seines, trawls, vibro/piston corers, sediment clamps etc.

Computer Software: PC and Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Internet Advanced Search Engines, ANOVA, HTML coding, and GIS

Employment Through College:

Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Bartender & Hibachi Server (September 2010 - Present)

442 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, SC 29212, USA

General Manager Sasaki Oliver, Phone # 803-***-****

Certified Trainer

Most recognized for outstanding customer service

Excels at multitasking and organizational skills

Simultaneously crafted drinks for bar, hibachi, and sushi-bar customers

Responsible for completing transactions accurately at a fast pace

Restaurant "Twelve"

Bar-Back & Server (March 2011 - June 2011)

222 King Street, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia

Owner Harry, Phone # (011) (61-02-951*-****

Completed Responsible Serve Alcohol Course through Australian Government (RSA Certificate in New South Wales)

Ability to obtain and maintain a job in a foreign country while attending Sydney University as a full-time student

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill

Main Occupations: Server, Expo, Host, & Carside (January 2008 - January 2010)

5185 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC 29212 & 88 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485

General Managers - Mike Richberg & Brian, Phone # 803-***-**** & 843-***-****

Neighborhood Expert as well as a Certified Trainer

Capable of working all front of the house positions

Strom Thurmond Fitness and Wellness Center

Intramural Sports Official (August 2008 - December 2010)

Corner of Assembly and Blossom Street, Columbia, SC 29225

Manager - Will Kramer, Phone # 703-***-****

Officiated Flag Football, Indoor-Volleyball, and Basketball

Attended additional training through the University of Georgia

Education:

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA 29201

Bachelor of Science, Graduation Date: May 5, 2012

Major: Marine Science Emphasis: Coastal Resource Management & Marine Affairs

Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Academic Advisor: Sasha Yankovsky - Email: abpgqj@r.postjobfree.com

Consecutively made Dean's Honors List

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship Recipient, Larry Tuzo Scholarship Recipient, Rotary Scholarship Recipient, and consecutive Smart Grant Recipient all of which financed 60% of education

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2006

Department of Geosciences, Attended: 2011 (February to July: Semester 1)

Major: Marine Science Emphasis: Coastal Processes, Ecological Methods, Rivers: Science, Policy,& Management, Australian Flora: Ecology & Conservation

Earned all passing marks, equivalent to 16 credit hours toward my major area of study.

Gained international experience and knowledge toward my major area of study.

Summerville High School, Summerville, SC, USA 29483

Official High School Diploma, Class of 2008

Distinguished Honors Graduate

Cumulative GPA: 3.78

Earned 2 Academic Letters

College Credit Earned Through Trident Technical College

Major Fields of Study: coastal zone management, science and policies of the ocean, open-water scuba, environmental economics, physical geography & oceanography, French, contemporary American art, marine ecology and statistical methods.

Activities: Current Licensed Open-Water Scuba Diver through SSI, Former Vice President of the Surf Club at USC, Former Captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Club Team, Consecutive All-Star Pick for Parks Field Baseball League, Received Athletic Letter for Varsity Football, Participates in Recreational Shrimping and Fishing in the Charleston Harbor, Volunteers at Tri-County Recovery Animal Shelter, Habitat for Humanity Restore, and Folly Beach.

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