Natural Resource Manager
Resume:
CHERISH LALANIA YUKE
P.O. Box *****
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
******@*******.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an ambitious individual with a desire to scientifically analyze and synthesize data in the natural resource management or biological sciences. My goals are to work and collaborate with other like-minded individuals to pursue the management of our natural resources and the conservation of wildlife species.
KEY SKILLS
• Dependable, ability to work with little or no supervision, and a strong leader.
• Hands on experience with mammals and birds, including: black bears, grizzly bears, cougars,
bobcats, coyotes, deer, reindeer, raccoons, opossums, beavers, squirrels, rats, and mice, and a
variety of avian species, such as crows, jays, starlings, doves, waxwings, and robins.
• Computer skills: Fast typing speed (65/min), Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel, Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint.
• Hands on experience with hand tools, such as chain saws, brush cutters, and lawnmowers.
• Related Coursework: GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Ornithology, Mammalogy, Comparative
Anatomy, Wildlife Populations and their Management, Population Ecology, Animal Physiology,
Statistics, Introduction to Soils, Soil Biology and Landscape Ecology.
EDUCATION
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Degree seeking: Natural Resource Management
Anticipated graduate date: May 2011
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
2004-2007
Degree obtained: B.S. in Wildlife Biology May 2007
EXPERIENCE
August 2011 to present
Gina Yensen
Fox General Store
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Sales Clerk
• Assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Stock merchandise
January 2008 to August 2011
Timothy Erickson
Wal-mart
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Grocery Zone Merchandise Supervisor (ZMS) ($17.95/hr, 40/week)
• Supervise subordinates in making sure policy and procedures are followed
throughout the fresh departments of the store (i.e., bakery, deli, produce,
meat, seafood, dairy, frozen)
• Ensure proper inventory levels are followed by the department managers
July 2007 to November 2007
Brian Charlton
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska 99779
UAF Field Assistant ($11.11/hr, 40/week)
• Collection of data from vegetation plots in the field; data entry
• Counted various seeds from Interior Alaska and prepared for
germination
• Frost probing surveys
• Collection of precipitation data
• Research site maintenance
June 2006 to September 2006
Jeff Smith
Alaska Division of Parks and Recreation
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
Alaska Conservation Corps Park Technician I ($11.50/hr, 40/week)
• Maintenance of the front country in the Chena Recreational Area
May 2005 to October 2005
Jackie Kephart
Department of Fish and Game
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
College Intern I ($13.26/hr, 37.5/week)
• Issue licenses and big game tags to customers, answer phones
• Sealing of furbearers, bears, and sheep
May 2004 to December 2004
Dr. Milan Shipka
Jan Rowell
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska 99779
UAF Agricultural Research and Experimental Station Employee ($9.50/hr, 40/week)
• Monitor reindeer behavior and handling during blood draw and weighing
• Feeding, fencing, and various other maintenance duties
October 2003 to December 2003
Dr. Mike Webster
School of Biological Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington 99164
Research Assistant (Volunteer, 10 hours/week)
• Conducted DNA extraction from birds
September 2003 to October 2003
Dr. Charles Robbins
School of Biological Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington 99164
Research Assistant (Volunteer, 2 hours/week)
• Assisted in weighing grizzly bears and in mobilization of cubs for
surgery
• Cleaning and feeding of bear quarters
June 2003 to August 2003
Sue McGowan
Sarvey Wildlife Center
Arlington, Washington 98223
Volunteer (5 hours/week)
• Caring and feeding of injured or abandoned wildlife
• Monitoring of injured and/or abandoned wildlife
• Maintenance duties
PREVIOUS EDUCATION
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
2002-2004
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, Washington
2000-2002
Everett Community College
Everett, Washington
1993-1995
Marysville-Pilchuck High School
Marysville, Washington
Graduated June 1994
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCES:
Brian Charlton
Research Technician
Bonanza Creek LTER
Jackie Kephart
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Coordinator
Milan Shipka
University of Alaska Fairbanks Professor
Michael S. Webster
Washington State University Assistant Professor
AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIP
Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, University of Alaska Fairbanks 2005-2007
First Year Book Award (German), Washington State University, 2003
Deans List, Edmonds Community College, 2001
Student of the Quarter, Edmonds Community College, winter and spring 2001
Letters of Recommendation upon Request
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