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Alexandra Del Favero-Campbell

**** ******** ****, ********, ****** 96825, USA

Skype: alexandradfc • Mobile: +1-808-***-****

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Willing to Relocate • Citizenship: USA

Personal statement

Highly motivated native Hawaiian Bioeconomy postgraduate seeks an advanced and challenging position to develop my technical, research, and analytical skills in a practical and fast-paced environment. My diverse knowledge and background in agriculture, economics, engineering, and science-related fields, along with excellent interpersonal skills provides me the ability to develop relationships with professionals across various scientific and non-scientific disciplines. I work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments, while still being accurate, reliable, diligent, and focused on the timely, quality completion of assigned tasks. Through my passion for learning, I strive to use innovative, cooperative thinking to promote a better tomorrow. Having excellent research potential and an ability to interact with all researchers and analysts in a creative, constructive, and professional manner, I endeavor to actively contribute my technical and analytical skills, as well as my multi- and inter-disciplinary knowledge and research experience, to positively impact diverse communities and industries. Education

Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany October 2017 – August 2020 Masters of Bioeconomy GPA 1.3/5.0

o Recognition Certificate (with Distinction) in Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace

Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary international degree consisting of coursework, individual and group multi- disciplinary projects, and a research thesis project in the disciplines of Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Economics

Relevant Skills & Projects:

o Acquired a further background and better understanding of the process of innovation and the function and application of different technical engineering solutions; Acquired practical experience and knowledge surrounding the use of life cycle assessments and other sustainability-related supporting tools o Learned about the main motivations and drivers for innovation and how their economic, ecological, and social impact characterize the tension between an idea and sustainable market progress; o Learned to differentiate various strategic approaches and business models and conduct internal and external analyses relevant for strategic management within different industries; o Interacted with relevant companies and industrial players to learn about new innovations that are currently being developed; learned to apply and appraise technologies and equipment and how to optimize plant production by understanding and applying sophisticated models and software; o Orchestrated and headed a team that devised an assessment concerning the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) as an innovation and the new emerging market of IoT-based systems in the field of agriculture and other markets

L'Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy September 2018 – March 2019 ERASMUS Study Abroad Semester Exchange Program GPA 4.00/4.00 o Recognition Certificate in Mediation of Violent Conflicts and Power Imbalances o Full Scholarship to attend “Making Moves Creating Conservation Movements” Online Workshop Series

Attended law courses within the Sustainable Development (LL.M.) Law program, biotechnology courses within the Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy program, and courses from the Food and Environmental Economics program and Agricultural Sciences, to be able to receive the most well-rounded education possible in the field of Bioeconomy

Relevant Skills & Projects:

o Gained knowledge of sensor and automation technologies and gained an understanding of the operative impact of their engineering applications;

o Developed an understanding of the working principles of automation systems adopted for use in different industries and to be able to assess their main characteristics; o Gained an understanding of the role of automation systems in agricultural engineering and in the practical implementation of advanced field principles;

o Based on group interests, derived and developed own innovative agricultural engineering project and presented the final functioning product to the class 2

University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia June 2014 – December 2015 Masters of Conservation Science, Department of Biological Sciences GPA 6.81/7.00 o Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence for a semester GPA of 6.6 or higher (2014-2015)

Degree consisting of coursework, fieldwork, and a research thesis project in Australia

Masters Research Thesis: Sleeping through the storm: Exploring the patterns of diapause and cold tolerance in Helicoverpa armigera

Relevant Skills & Projects:

o Approaches to identifying customized energy and climate solutions; Providing evaluative written reports, such as environmental impact assessments, environmental impact statements, ministerial briefs, and a series of recommendations regarding sustainability and environmental challenges to respective host organizations; o Gaining further proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, including developing surveys, learning the Delphi method, and performing multi-criteria decision-making analyses, and acquiring experience on how to perform carbon accounting, greenhouse gas emissions accounting, and associated reporting frameworks that are currently being utilized Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA August 2009 – August 2013 Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Psychology GPA 3.73/4.00 o Honors and Dean’s List (2009-2013); Learning Beyond the Classroom Grant (2013); College of Science Ambassador

(2009-2013); Women In Science Program Mentor (2009-2013); Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi Scholarship (2009-2013); Harry Morrison Scholarship (2011); Shoemaker Cooperative House Most Involved Member Award (December 2012); Cooperative Housing Member of the Month Scholarship (February 2012); Purdue Cooperative Housing Council Study Abroad Scholarship (2013)

University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia February 2013 – July 2013 Study Abroad Semester Exchange Program GPA 6.75/7.00 o Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence for a semester GPA of 6.6 or higher

Relevant Skills & Projects:

o Planned and organized various interagency meetings with academic researchers and animal conservation organizations to collaborate and discuss the impact of different environmental issues on agriculture and the national economy, producing a visual media presentation to show to the general public to spread awareness; o Developed awareness of global economic, political issues and realities. Work Experience

Hawaii Stream Field Research Team Lead, U.S. Army & Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 06/01/2016 – 08/30/2017

Assisted with data preparation and analysis using tools, such as MS Excel and R, for peer-reviewing manuscripts and reports

Supervised other research assistants, ensured proper maintenance of existing equipment, and maintained consumable supply inventory

Authorized use of project funds and engaged in departmental purchasing, departmental petty cash funds, departmental budgets, and financial management of other assigned accounts

Participated in bi-monthly virtual meetings with collaborators from other states and updated supervisors weekly on project progress

Pharmacy Technician, CVS Pharmacy, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 11/01/2013 – 09/30/2017

Simplified complex medical information for clients and colleagues to better understand; Communicated stakeholder needs

Assisted pharmacists in managing and organizing workload; Collaborated with pharmacy superiors and colleagues to uncover potential strategic energy management and climate solutions to environmental challenges that could be addressed, applied within the pharmacy and store, and help spread further awareness of solutions to environmental challenges that customers can also employ in their own households Moggill and Cubberla-Whitton Creek Catchment Group Worker, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 05/01/2013 –07/30/2013

Performed data analyses on portions of larger scientific investigations; recommended future proceedings for each tested creek catchment site based on biodiversity and restoration success results, as well as discussed other sustainability-related aspects with corresponding stakeholders

Analyzed scientific data statistically, summarized results, and prepared reports Undergraduate Researcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA 08/01/2010 – 12/31/2012 3

Identified behavioral syndromes by programming and analyzing different behaviors via the use of a computer- based analysis tool called JWatcher

Analyzed scientific data statistically, summarized results, and prepared reports BEACON Research Experiences For Undergraduates (REU) Program Intern, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, Michigan, USA 05/01/2011 – 08/30/2011

Gathered, organized, and assured the accuracy of data from field and laboratory research in variable weather conditions and in sometimes remote locations, including various Hawaii sites

Analyzed scientific data statistically, summarized results, and prepared reports Major Completed Independent Projects

University of Hohenheim, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Markus Frank 2018 Projects in Bioeconomic Research

Decoding the “Hard Disk” of Life: Validation of Biodiversity Assessment Tools in Agriculture o Project done in collaboration with BASF, an internationally renowned chemicals company o Project presentation chosen to be televised on German National News Channel for public education purposes University of Queensland, Supervisors: Dr. Myron Zalucki, Dr. Michael Furlong, and Dr. Darren Kriticos 2015 Masters Research Thesis (Manuscript in preparation for publication)

Sleeping through the storm: Exploring the patterns of diapause and cold tolerance in Helicoverpa armigera o In collaboration with CSIRO, Australia’s governmental research organization, developed and improved the biological reliability of the pre-existing predictive species distribution modelling software program, CLIMEX, to be able to establish more effective and cost-efficient future management plans. o Built around 8 different relevant models using advanced coding in R to improve the reliability of predictive distribution models and decrease misconstrued estimates of pest risk, depreciating costs associated with this insect pest and similar invasive species. Carefully reviewed related agricultural policies and agricultural biotechnology, synthetic biology, and new breeding technologies to evaluate their efficacy in pest management and impact on agriculture and national security. Based on these results, we would be able to use this knowledge and more accurate modeling to establish more effective and cost-efficient management plans for the future of national security. Purdue University, Supervisors: Sarah Thomason and Dr. Richard Howard 2012 Undergraduate Honors Research

Differences in boldness throughout lifespan of zebrafish (Danio rerio) Michigan State University, Supervisors: Dr. Idelle Cooper and Dr. Tom Getty 2011 National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Bio/computational Evolution in Action CONsortium (BEACON) Research Experiences For Undergraduates (REU) Program Independent Research Project

Role of wing spots in damselfly mating success

o Presented REU research project at the Beta National Biological Honor Society Conference (2012) Interests & Other Skills

Travel and Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish; Elementary proficiency in French, German, and Italian

Research and Lab: Cell culture and advanced biological lab techniques; experimental design and project management; statistical analysis and quantitative/qualitative modeling; database management; animal handling and lab safety skills; intermediate to advanced GIS skills; strategic planning and policy analysis

Computer: Proficient in JWatcher behavior analysis program, Minitab, SAS, and R statistical programs, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for Windows and Macintosh, Adobe and Photoshop for Macintosh, ArcGIS, QGIS, CLIMEX, DYMEX; Basic skills in MARXAN decision-support software and MS Access; Programming using MATLAB and Repast Simphony modeling program; preliminary knowledge of Python programming

Basic knowledge of grant writing; Ability to interpret scientific writing as well as to communicate scientific information clearly to diverse audiences

Knowledge of the Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources in the Pacific Islands

Sports and Hula: Selected Captain of La Pietra Tennis Team and Most Inspirational Player in Volleyball and Basketball for 4 years in a row, which has helped further develop my teamwork skills. Second Degree Black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Member of Hula Hālau and performed hula for over 12 years.

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