Employment Skills
Work Experience
1. Research and Development Intern, Dow AgroSciences, Fowler, IN, Supervisor: Paul Neese. Requirements: Review and research project background and status with mentor, Proficiency with laboratory equipment , participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, application, evaluation, data analysis, maintenance, make novel observations, draw sound scientific conclusions
May 2007 - Present
Support Staff, YMCA, Evansville, IN, Supervisor: Brandy Kuhlenschmidt. Requirements: Supervision of children ages 5-12, organized and development of projects/activities, communication with parents.
May 2006-August 2006 and May 2005-August 2005
Hostess, Applebees’s Restaurant, Evansville IN, Supervisor: Requirements: Scheduled seating Assignments, greeted customers, assisted servers developing teamwork skills
May 2005-August 2005
Lifeguard, Burdette Park, Evansville, IN, Supervisor: Charlie Lawrence Requirements: Maintained safety and supervision of park,
May 2004 – August 2004
2. I volunteered at the YMCA pancake days in Evansville, IN by helping set up and clean up. Also, I have volunteered in soup kitchens and food pantries throughout high school.
3. My current employment is an internship. I gave my resume at the Agriculture Career Fair and I interviewed and got it. It has been more than I could have expected. I am given lots of responsibilities and given a very diverse project assignment. One day I could be driving to Indianapolis to pick up someone from the air port and the next day I could be assisting a Scientist with research that could change agricultural practices for the country. I have learned so much already and grown from this experience exponentially.
Education Experience
4. For my education classes, I have been asked to create lesson plans and online assignments. This has been very valuable as I was able to apply those lessons in a real classroom setting and learn from my mistakes. Those were valuable lessons that I will not forget. One course in particular that I have never forgotten was my multiculturalism class concerning multiculturalism education in schools. This class taught me to be sensitive to different races and religions and really opened my eyes to various problems of society. As for my environmental degree, my intro class to environmental science and my environmental political science class have given me the most practical knowledge. In my intro class I was introduced to different environmental issues and legislations of all parts of the world. Then as a part of my political science class I was able to understand and grasp the difficulty in deciding environmental legislation.
5. Deans List (for meeting grade point average requirement), Semester Honors (for meeting grade point average requirement), Purdue University Valedictorian Scholarship (for graduating with a 4.0 from high school)
Skills
6. Open-minded-Willingness to learn and work! You are never to old to learn and I think you can learn something from everyone you meet.
Flexibility, I am willing to get out of my comfort zone and try new things. I am flexible with where my career path will take me.
Passionate, Enthusiastic, I want to choose a career path that is rewarding and enjoyable.
Inquisitive, I love learning and I especially need a job that is challenging.
Hard working, I am willing to put in overtime and go that extra mile for employees.
Responsible, I will get the job done and get it done right. I am dependable and will arrive on time with a great attitude to work!
7. I am currently only speak English but am willing to learn another language.
8. I am semi computer proficient. Software programs I am familiar with include: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. I am also familiar with Loggernet and Winds (Western Weather Station and CambellSci Technology). I have strong typing skills also.
9. I have experience with laboratory equipment.