Allen Zan
Matthies Jr.
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Education
| University |
Major |
Degree |
Graduation
Date |
| Sul Ross
State University |
Animal
Science |
Master of
Science |
August 1998 |
| |
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|
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| Sul Ross
State University |
Agricultural
Business |
Bachelor of
Science |
May 1996 |
Curriculum of Study:
- M. S.- Courses included a
concentration in biochemistry, nutrition, reproduction,
statistics, and animal anatomy. A research project
concerning a correlation between phosphorus
fertilization, nutritional values, and digestibility of
alfalfa in equine stallions was studied.
- B. S.- Courses included all
aspects of agricultural business such as finance, farm
and ranch management, and futures trading. A minor of
criminal justice covered points of interest of the Texas
Penal Code, court procedure, and general law enforcement.
Previous Employment
January 1997 - May 1997, September
1997 - Present
Job Title: Graduate Assistant
Employer: Sul Ross State University
Status: Part-Time
- Responsibilities for this
employment consist of helping faculty members with
classes, and teaching laboratory classes. Furthermore, in
the event of faculty absence stand in lectures are a duty
for this position. Secondary aspects of this include
coaching the collegiate horse judging team.
- Teaching Experience- General
Animal Science Laboratory, Horsemanship I, Horsemanship
II, and Advanced Equine Evaluation. Stand-in lectures
have be given in classes such as Equine Exercise
Physiology and Behaviors of Domesticated Animals.
- Text Written- Laboratory
manual for General Animal Science. Contains an overview
of animal science from identifying different breeds of
livestock to procedures for experimental analysis of
animal feedstuffs, reproductive techniques, and the
slaughter process.
May 1997 - October 1997
Job Title: Crop Consultant for
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Lynaugh Unit
Employer: Contract Labor with TDCJ
Status: Seasonal Full-Time
- Consulting of crop growth
(cotton) produced by the prison unit. Topics discussed
were water requirements, fertilizer requirements, and
insect field populations. Field analysis for insect
populations were assayed using random sampling and
control measures were recommended and acted upon.
Similarly both water and fertilization problems were
handled in the same manner.
April 1996 - November 1996
Job Title: Boll Weevil Trap Counter
Employer: United States Department
of Agriculture
Status: Full Time During the Summer
- In the summer of 1995 a
significant population of the Boll Weevil was noted in
the Trans-Pecos region. A position was opened with the
USDA to scout the area using pheromone traps to
accurately record the population. Responsibilities
included monitoring Boll Weevil population
concentrations, maintaining a federal vehicle, globally
recording trap locations, keeping accurate population
records, and reporting results to the local Extension
Entomologist.
April 1995 - April 1996
Job Title: Maintenance Man/Summer
Camp Councilor/Cook
Employer: Prude Ranch Inc.
Status: Part Time/Full Time
- The first term of employment
included various tasks including plumbing, carpentry, and
other manual labor. Upon the start of the summer
responsibilities included caring for children attending
the summer camp. Activities included horseback riding,
archery, swimming, etc. Responsibilities included
planning the previous activities and coordinating and
motivating large groups of children for these activities.
The final term of this employment involved working in the
kitchen with duties of cooking for large amounts of
people, preparing orders for supplies, receiving
shipments, improvisation if food resources were low, and
catering for outdoor dinners.
Cotton Growing Seasons of 1990,
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996
Job Title: Insect Field
Scout/Consultant
Employer: Texas Pest Management
Association/Self-Employed
Status: Full Time During the
Growing Season
- Cotton fields were
statistically sampled for insect infestation twice weekly
using complete plant sampling. Insect traps for adult
moths were also monitored. During times of high insect
populations, strategies for control would be discussed
with the producer and appropriate measures for control
taken.
Skills
- Computer Skills- Skilled in
Wordperfect, Quattro Pro, Presentations, Netscape,
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Other software
skills include building and maintaining a homepage using
various composers and encoding using html. In addition a
working knowledge of computer hardware and upgrading PCs
with new internal components.
- Communications and Public
Speaking- Experienced in giving illustrated talks and
seminars prepared on a computer program or posters.
Activities
- Member of the 1997-1998 Sul
Ross Equine Enhancement Program.
- Member of Delta Tau Alpha and
RAS Graduate Student Association.
- Member of the 1994-1995 Sul
Ross Horse Judging Team.
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