Cormac McCarthy
631-***-**** adjpez@r.postjobfree.com
Babylon, NY 11702
Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Dec 2020 Concentration in Conservation Sciences with a Minor in Biology GPA: 3.28 Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia Fall 2016 NU.in program first semester study abroad
Relevant Courses
Dynamic Earth, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry 1 & 2, Biology 1, Introduction to Evolution, Environmental Science, Environmental Ethics, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Physical Biology of Marine Organisms, GIS, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, Biostatistics, Sustainable energy and climate solutions (Grad)
Work Experience
The New England Aquarium Boston, MA
Penguin Husbandry Specialist June 2019-March 2020
● Prepared vitamins, medications and looked over the general health of over 100 penguins total
● Spoke publicly and educated groups of groups of over 250 people
● Helped facilitate the management and training of dozens of volunteers and interns Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA
Laboratory Technician June-October 2018
● Processed blood, urine and saliva samples to test sleep schedule impacts on metabolic functions
● Pipetted and centrifuged samples while working autonomously in a research laboratory
● Labeled and froze up to 200 samples every shift
Aquatech Lindenhurst, NY
Lifeguard/Pool Chemical Technician Summer 2017
● Ensured the safety of the residents at several pools by close observation of the pool area and enforced rules meant to maintain a safe environment
● Tested the pools PH and chlorine levels every hour and checked the pool computer hourly Ocean Beach Youth Group Fire Island, NY
Swim Instructor and Camp Counselor Summer 2015, Summer 2016
● Led groups of up to 25 children from ages 3 to 13 in activities such as swimming lessons and recreational activities making use of conflict resolution, creativity and communication skills Skills, Certifications, Interests
Skills: Distillations, Pipetting, Thin Layer Chromatography, Vacuum Filtration, Titrations, Bacteria Plating; Geographic information systems, Familiar with: Organic Syntheses, Preparing Buffers and Reagents, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, Rotary Evaporation, Background in coding in R, Proficient in GIS Certifications: PADI Scuba Certified
Interests: Scuba Diving, Traveling, Swimming, Hiking, Playing Guitar and Ukulele