CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in an environmental and/or business related field that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills of business administration, human resources management, natural resources or environmental sciences.

EDUCATION

Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA

Candidate for Bachelors of Science in Urban Forestry and Natural Resources

Cumulative GPA: 3.17

Graduated: May 13, 2016

Ashford University (Online), San Diego, CA

Candidate for MBA Specializing in Environmental Management/Project Management

Expected Graduation date: December 19, 2017

Current Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Freshman Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Sociology, Psychology, GIS, Environmental Science, Forest Management, Silviculture, Urban Recreation and Park Management, Arboriculture, Applied Economic Principles, Soil and Water Management, Urban Law and Management, Biometrics, Management Communications with Technology Tools, Organizational Behavior, Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Strategies in Human Resource Management, Operations Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Forester Technician- Pathways Internship (Summer 2015)

USDA Forest Service

Developed contract specifications for future site prep stands

Assisted in the monitoring of fuel plots for prescribe burns

USDA Red Card for Wildland Firefighting

Crew member on a 20-person fire suppression crew in Alaska

Marked and visited timber sale units

Observed site prep and hardwood pre-commercial thinning contracts

Used GIS to development projects and contract maps

Silviculture examinations of mix hardwood stands for potential logging units

Undergraduate Research Assistant (January 2015 – May 2016)

Southern University A&M College

Received research training in monitoring protocols on UV-A and UV-B radiation measurements

Use the UV-AlB mobile station to measure tree canopy interception to UV radiation

Communicated with the USDA UV-B monitoring network

Perform data downloading and processing from Southern University monitoring station

Attended and demonstrated in various seminars

Sales Associate (March 2012- August 2014)

Wal-Mart Supercenter

Utilized my skills and knowledge in Wal-Mart’s departments

Certified forklift, electric pallet jack and stock picker operator

Operated a cash register

Replenished stock from the warehouse

Wear PPE appropriately, follow emergency rules and regulations

Inventory

Changed Prices

Set/Make Displays

Managed area and associates

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Team Player, Adept Decision-Making, Planning and Prioritizing, Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Highly Self-Motivated, Strong Leadership Skills, Strong Organization and Time Management Skills, Effective Communicator/Strong Interpersonal Skills

VOLUNTEERISM

Pointe Coupee Recreational football (June 2013-Present)

Volunteer coach of 12&13 years old football players

Teach leadership skills, team work, and work ethics on and off the field

Recruit kids in the community to play recreational football

Recruit players for the area high school football program

Smokey Bear program (June 2015)

Provided public interpretation services through Smokey the Bear

Taught fire safety protocols to the youth

Baton Rouge Green (October 2014)

Demonstrated to volunteers how to properly plant a tree

Assisted in transforming undeveloped land into a community garden

Campaign for Louisiana (October 2014)

Helped register new voters and encourage voting

Educated and empowered voters in local communities

AWARDS AND HONORS

Southern University A&M College Dean’s List (Fall 2015)

Southern University A&M College Dean’s List (Spring 2015)

Outstanding Performance in the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (2015)

Southern University A&M College Dean’s List (Fall 2014)

Southern University A&M College Dean’s List (Spring 2014)

Outstanding Performance in the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (2014)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention, Baton Rouge, La (November 2015)

Training at Alabama A&M for Type 2 Wildland Firefighter (May 2015)

Career Fair (September 2014)

Sustainable Natural Resource in a Changing Climate Seminar, Southern University (March 2013)

Bioenergy and Biofuel Workshop, Southern University (March 2013)

Career Fair (September 2012)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

International Society of Arboriculture Southern Chapter, Student Member present

Society of American Foresters (SAF), Student Member present

Southern University A&M College Urban Forestry Club, present

MANRRS (Minorities in Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences), present

References

Andra’ D. Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Research

School of AREAS

Alcorn State University

1000 ASU Drive #330

Lorman, MS 39096-7500

Phone: 601-***-****

Cell: 601-***-****

Fax: 601-***-****

Email: acwyji@r.postjobfree.com

Demarron Leif Meadows Zone Assistant FMO (Supervisor)

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service, Daniel Boone National Forest

761 South Laurel Road

London, KY 40744

Phone: 606-***-****

Cell: 606-***-****

Email: acwyji@r.postjobfree.com

Yadong Qi, Ph.D. Environmental Science & Forest Ecology

Southern University Agricultural, Research and Extension Center

Ashford O. Williams Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Phone: 225-***-****

Cell: 225-***-****

Email: acwyji@r.postjobfree.com

David Brewerton Head Football Coach/Athletic Director

Zachary Community School Board

Zachary High School

4100 School St

Zachary, LA 70791

Cell: 225-***-****

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