| Objective
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Seeking a PhD candidacy, or full time employment in the area of aquatic or marine ecology.
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| Education
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Central Michigan University
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05/2004
expected
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Master of Science, Biology GPA: 3.5 with emphasis on aquatic ecology.
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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| 05/2000
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Bachelor of Science in biology, pre-professional option.
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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| Skills
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| Computers:
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Use of Windows, Macintosh, and Unix/Linux operating systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Minitab statistical software. Programming knowledge in Fortran 90, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), and also limited knowledge of Javascript in web design.
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| Technical:
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Use of boats and various fisheries and aquatic research equipment. Ability to design and carry out scientific experiments in fisheries and aquatic sciences.
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| Personal:
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Certification in SCUBA. Licensed Private Pilot (not commercially certified).
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| Experience
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5/2001
to present
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Michigan Water Research Center
Research Technician
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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· Collected electrochemical data and water chemistry samples
· Collected and Identified zooplankton, phytoplankton, and larval fishes
· Operated research boats
· Measured stream discharge
· Estimated biomass of phytoplankton taxa
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8/2001
to 12/2003
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Central Michigan University
Graduate Teaching Assistant (General Biology and Genetics)
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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· Taught General Biology and Genetics laboratories
· Prepared lab materials prior to class
· Corrected assignments
· Proctored exams in lecture courses
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8/15/1998
to 5/3/2000
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Central Michigan University, Office of Residence Life
Resident Assistant
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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· Helped residents solve problems in school, in the hall, or in any other area
· Presented programs to educate and enhance the well being of residents
· Provided leadership for residents
· Performed disciplinary actions and resolved conflict when necessary
· Other duties as assigned
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8/28/1999
to 5/3/2000
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Central Michigan University, Office of Residence Life
Senior Computer Technician Liaison
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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· Sold and installed ethernet adapters and cables
· Involved in hiring and training of Computer Technician Liaisons
· Supervised connectivity efforts, and troubleshot connectivity problems
· Connected residents to Central Michigan University’s ResNet
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4/25/1999
to 8/23/1999
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Central Michigan University, Department of Biology
Undergraduate Researcher
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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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· Set, retrieved, and over-hauled gill nets used to capture lake sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens, in Manistee Lake
· Built, set, and retrieved artificial substrate egg samplers for the capture of lake sturgeon eggs in the Manistee River
· Tagged lake sturgeon using floy, PIT, and sonic transmitter tags
· Tracked sonically tagged fish
· Recorded and analyzed data on by-catch of gill nets, sonic telemetry, and egg samplers
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| References
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Available upon request.
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