Assistant Sales Representative
Resume:
Chad E. Converse
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Houston, TX 77096
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BA in Communications/Marine Science: Willing to relocate
University of Hawaii at Hilo
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Protected Species Observer
RPS Group
1800 West Loop
Houston, TX 77027 September 2013 to Present
713-***-****) Supervisor: Stephanie Milne
Offshore work on seismic vessels and oil platforms. Multiple week rotations, ensuring clients and offshore facilities follow mandated BSEE environmental policies and mitigation actions taken for the protection of marine species during seismic operations. Prepare technical reports and manuscripts, 0perate acoustic equipment for the detection of marine mammals during night time and low visibility hours. Visual equipment is utilized during day light hours to identify and report any protected marine species locations to seismic personnel. Worked with hydraulic equipment and deployment procedures for PAM (passive acoustic monitoring) equipment on vessels and platforms. Winches, PPE, hydraulic equipment. BOSIET (helicopter safety training), CPR, offshore vessel and platform safety courses.
Padre Island National Seashore: U.S. National Park Service: Park Ranger
20420 Park Rd. 22
Corpus Christi, TX 78418 May 2013- September 2013
361-***-****) Supervisor: Jim Lindsey; Science Research Natural Resources Division
As a team member of the Science Research Natural Resources Division, I utilized survey and research tools to enhance, protect species, and park property of the Padre Island National Seashore. Archeological surveys, water quality assessments, species identification, land reclamation, protective measures for land safety, and utilizing park equipment to accomplish all tasks assigned.
Research/ lab assistant
The University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 W. Kawili Hilo, HI 96720
Hilo, HI June 2011 to December 2012
614-***-****) Supervisor: Dr. Norman Arancon
Assist in horticulture labs and classroom settings with students. Assist Dr. Arancon with experiments involving vermicompost teas in green house settings. Collect specimens in the field for analysis in the lab. Caretaker of vermiculture projects and vermiculture bins. Grant writing and manuscript preparation.
Lab Assistant University of Hawaii at Hilo
The University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI June 2012 to July 2012
200 W. Kawili Hilo, HI 96720
808-***-****) Supervisor: Dr. Jason Turner
Teaching assistant with fishing, shark tagging, bait-handling, and equipment for sharks and rays class and lab. Assistant to Dr. Turner and the students on large and small boat operations in Hilo Bay for shark research lab. Drive vans, students, and equipment to the boat harbor for labs. Use fishing techniques to for shark research and tagging purposes. Coordinate with Dr. Turner on lab locations, times, and students. Assist vessel captain and deckhands with duties and functions of vessels.
Saia Motorfreight: Freight Handler
1300 Franklin Way
Sparks, NV 89431 July 2008 to January 2009
775-***-****) Supervisor: Josh Cochran
Operated forklifts, load and unload trucks, handle hazardous materials and procedures. Operate hostling tractor to transfer trailers around facility.
Conway Freight: Driver Sales Representative
1340 Spice Island Dr.
Sparks, NV 89431 September 2000 to July 2008
775-***-****) Supervisor: Jimmy Geck
Carried a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Worked long hours in all weather conditions, under time constraints. My job duties included driving long haul, city pick-up and delivery, and customer relations while on duty. Operated forklifts, heavy machinery, and hostling tractor. Hazmat certified. Driver- trainer in long-haul, city delivery, and dock operations.
Grants Funded
Substitution of the hydroponic nutrient solution with "vermicompost tea", to increase yields of lettuce and tomatoes. County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development. Funds requested $7, ooo.oo with a work match of $7,000.00.
Publications
Arancon, N.Q.. Schaffer N., Converse, C. 2015. Effects of coconut husk and sphagnum moss-based media on growth and yield of Romaine and Buttercrunch lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in a non-circulating hydroponics system. Journal of Plant Nutrition. (in press).
Arancon, N.Q. Pant, A., Radovich, T., Nguyen, V.H., Potter, J., Converse, C. 2012. Seed germination and seedling growth of lettuce and tomato as affected by vermicompost water extracts (teas) HortScience 47(12): 1722-1728.
SKILLS
Offshore, Heavy equipment, Hydraulics, Small boats, Travel, Communication, Writing Skills, Science research, Field research, Grant writing, Management and training skills, Computer, Scanning Electron Microscopes, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV’s), Journalism, PR skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
TWIC,BOSIET, Rig Safe, CPR, SCUBA, Passport
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