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EDUCATION
High School Diploma, June 1999, Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista, California
Bachelor of Arts, June 2003, University of California, Davis, Economics
Bachelor of Science, June 2003, University of California, Davis, Avian Sciences*
POSITIONS HELD
Helix Environmental, La Mesa, CA, Environmental Permit Specialist, 40 hours/week, 1/26/04-current
Aide Certified Senior Ecologist with CEQA, 401, 404, 1602, and various permit applications. Help complete Environmental Impact, Biological Technical and Jurisdictional Delineation reports. Complete faxes, transmittals, and other communications with clients and agencies. Supervisor, Dr. Stephen Neudecker, Ph.D.
Big K-mart, Chula Vista, CA, Cashier and Jewelry Sales, 28 hours/week, 9/9/03 - 1/26/04
Accept various payment methods for merchandise. Responsible for customer service, jewelry security, inventory, ordering, layaway, key set, and cash drawer. Supervisor Helga Palumbo.
Ace Hardware, Davis, CA, Cashier, 30hours/week, 3/17/03 � 8/11/03
Provide customer assistance on phone and in-person. Accept/reimburse Accept various payment methods for merchandise, and utility bills. Responsible for cash, rental equipment, merchandise, stocking, and balancing drawer. Supervisor Mrs. Michele Floyd.
Student Housing UC Davis, CA, Student Assistant II, 15 hours/week, 6/7/01-6/20/03
Assisted in general repairs of dormitories. Responsibilities grew to include activities in purchasing, order pick-up and delivery, completing and filing work orders into the computer system. Responsible for master key set, cellular phone, and university vehicle. Supervisor, Mr. Neal Lansing and Mr. Lance Viet.
Animal Science Dept., UCD, CA, Student Assistant II, 9 hours/week, 10/15/02 � 12/31/02
Assisted to inform bird clubs, bird breeders, farmers and bird shows of biology and biosecurity precautions surrounding Exotic Newcastle Disease outbreak. Supervisor, Francine Bradley, Ph.D.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Pheasant Farm Project, UCD, CA. Research Assistant, 10 hours/week, 4/1/02 � 1/5/03
Analyzed and identified embryonic death in fertility/hatchability problems on pheasant farm through egg break-outs. Advised farm owner with Veterinarian on methods to improve hatchability. Gathered information from owner about pheasant farming. Supervisor, George West, D.V.M.
California State Fair, Sacramento, CA, Booth Attendant, 20 hours/week, 8/17/02-9/3/02
Represented UC Davis Avian Sciences program at the California State Fair. Responsible of care and management several live species of hatching and juvenile birds in incubators and brooders. Interpreted display for visitors and answered questions. Supervisor, Dr. Francine Bradley, Ph.D.
Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento, CA, Keeper-Aid Volunteer, 4 hours/week,7/22/01-5/5/02
Prepared and distributed diets, cleaned and maintained enclosures for a variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Supervisor Leslie Field. (104 total hours).
Psittacine Research Project, UCD. Research Assistant, 12 hours/week, 3/31/ 01-6/13/01
Assisted in a pharmacological study to control compulsive feather-picking behavior of Amazon parrots. Responsible for training, handling parrots, and oral dosing with experimental treatments. Administered medication to sick birds. Evaluated and recorded weights, health, and feather-picking status. Supervisor, Ms. Cheryl Meehan, Ph.D. Candidate.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Netscape.
Biology: Biochemistry, genetics, nutrition plus specialized classroom and lab courses in the biology, management, behavior, training, handling, and care of birds.
Business: Emphasis on economic models, customer service, and interpersonal skills.