Research Associate, Ecology, Genetics, Conservation

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - May 2012

B.S, Integrative Biology

. Concentrations: Botany; Horticulture; Systematics of Plants; Plant

Pathology; Genetics; Ecology; Entomology; Mathematics; Chemistry

. Skills: Data collection; Statistical analysis; Advanced laboratory

techniques; Evaluation of disease incidence and severity

Illinois Central College August 2008 - May 2010

Environmental Chemistry

. Concentrations: Mathematics; Chemistry; Physics

. Skills: General laboratory techniques; Use of Excel, PowerPoint, and

Word

Employment History

Lowe's April 2013 - Present

Kitchen Cabinets & Counter Tops Customer Service Assistant

. Provide quick and friendly customer service to all patrons to all

patrons who enter the vicinity.

. Restock shelves to keep merchandise easily accessible for customers

and employees.

. Assist specialists with kitchen designs by providing product

information and scheduling design appointments.

DuPont Pioneer May 2012 - January 2013

Professional Soybean Product Development Intern

. Facilitate efficient and accurate planting of test fields by

meticulously packing seed for use in planters.

. Monitor previous test fields for Pioneer soybeans to ensure security

of regulated materials.

. Manage a large team of temporary employees to compete tasks at Pioneer

research facility.

. Operate agricultural machinery to plant and harvest seed tests as well

as to organize and maintain the facility.

. Perform occasional vehicle maintenance to meet safety regulations and

maximize process efficiency.

UIUC Campus Recreation May 2011 - October 2012

Adventure Recreation Customer Service Assistant

. Staff outdoor store to sell additional climbing equipment,

refreshments, and climbing endorsements.

. Manage rental and return of recreational equipment.

. Inspect all returned equipment to ensure continued quality and safety.

. Staff rock climbing wall to oversee compliance with posted rules and

to belay patrons.

Additional Technical Skills

. Use of 2- and 4- row planters

. Use of 2- and 4- row combines

. Operation of standard laboratory equipment

. Statistical analysis through use of Microsoft office suite

Awards

. Fall 2008 - Spring 2010, Illinois Central College Dean's Honor List

. February 2009 - Present, Sigma Kappa Delta Honors Society member

. February 2009 - Present, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society member

. Fall 2010 - Spring 2012, UIUC Dean's Honor List

Competencies and Interests

. Spanish Ability: 4 years Spanish lessons at Morton High School

. Interests: Ecology; Conservation; Rock Climbing; Photography;

audio/video recording and editing

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