Kevin D. Atkins
2441 Iowa, Granite City, Illinois 62040. (217-549-2862),
[email protected]
Objective Pursuing admission to a Graduate
Program in Biological Sciences, focusing research on the fields of stream and
wetlands ecology.
Interests Interested in research in the fields of
watershed, wetlands, river and stream ecology, particularly in whole community
interactions, and in the interface of streams and their associated wetlands and
the roles they play in overall health of the entire watershed. In addition, I am interested in human impacts
upon aquatic ecosystems and the effectiveness of remediation attempts related
to habitat improvement
Education Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Fall of 2000 - Present (currently a second
year senior).
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Majoring
in Biology, option in Environmental Biology.
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Minor
in Earth Science.
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Major G.P.A. as of October 27, 2004: 2.8 / 4.0
Experience Research Assistant (Limnology / Fisheries Lab)
July 2004 - Present, Eastern Illinois University Department
of Biological Science, Sangamon River Project, Charleston, Illinois
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Pick
and identify benthic macro-invertebrates.
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Assist
in collection of benthic macro-invertebrate (kick seining), fish community
(electric boat and seine fishing), and water chemistry samples.
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Train
and supervise new lab technicians, in invertebrate sample processing
Orientation Leader, Campus Tour Guide, University Host /
Ambassador
January, 2004 - Present, Eastern Illinois University Office of
Orientation, Charleston, Illinois
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Help
to orient and acquaint incoming students with the university.
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Lead
weekly and special campus tours.
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Interact
with the general public, prospective students, potential and current
donors and boosters, and state
legislators as an official representative of the university.
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2004
Orientation Leader of the Year.
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Train
and supervise new tour guides
Internship
May, 2003 - August, 2003, City of Charleston Water Treatment
Plant, Charleston, Illinois
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Assist
the reservoir manager in his duties of water quality sampling and reservoir management,
including pumping regimen, aeration system maintenance and operation and
habitat monitoring.
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Clean
and maintain Y.S.I. remote monitoring equipment.
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Perform
daily operations of plant management including, water chemistry tests and monitors,
chemical feed, and climate monitoring.
General Maintenance Worker
May, 2001 - August, 2001, Tri-City Regional Port Authority, Granite
City, Illinois
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Cut
grass and perform other landscaping duties as needed at the former Melvin Price
Army Base located on the Chain of Rocks Canal.
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Perform
general maintenance work, painting, wall patching, changing out locks, etc. in
the on base housing.
Evening Custodian
August, 1998 - May, 2000, Holy Family Learning Center, Granite City,
Illinois
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Worked
unsupervised in the evenings performing janitorial duties.
Camp Counselor
June & July of
1996-2000 & 2002, Camp Sunnen, Trails
West Council, Boy Scouts of America, Wood River, Illinois
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Served
as assistant aquatics (water sports) director in charge of boating.
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Boating
instructor (Small Boat Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Motor boating), Soil and
Water Conservation instructor, Fish and Wildlife Management instructor,
Shooting Sports Assistant instructor, Weather and Climate instructor..
Activities Eastern Illinois University Cross Country and Track and Field
Teams
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5
years of competition consisting of 3 seasons a year (2000-Present).
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2004
Track and Field Team Captain.
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9
Varsity letters.
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6
times all Ohio Valley Conference.
Student Athlete Advisory Council
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4
Year member (2001-Present).
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2003
- 2004 Most Valuable Representative.
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2004
- 2005 Council President.
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Founding
member of the Executive Board.
Intercollegiate Advisory Board
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2
year member (2003-Present).
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Student
representative for Student Athlete Advisory Council.
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Member
of the Institutional Control Sub-committee
Gamma Theta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta (Biological
Honors Fraternity)
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3
year member (2002-Present).
Student Leadership Council
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1
year member (Present).
Boy Scouts of America
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16
year member (1989-Present)
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Life
Scout Rank.
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Vigil
Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow.
References Robert U. Fischer, PhD.
Associate Chair Biological Sciences
Department, Coordinator of Environmental Biology
Department
of Biological Science
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-2817
Charles L. Pederson, PhD.
Professor
of Biology
Department of Biological Science
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-6239
John P. McInerney
Physical Education Professor
Department
of Physical Education
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-7177
Thomas L. Akers
Assistant Athletic Director in Charge
of Track and Field and Cross Country
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-2625
Kimberly A. Moock
Director of Student Orientation
Student Office of Orientation
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-8377
Elizabeth Ralston
Assistant Athletics Director for
Compliance and Academic Services, Acting Senior Women’s Administrator
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-6992
Gail Richard, PhD.
Faculty Athletics Representative, Chair
of Intercollegiate Athletic Board
Department of Communication Disorders
and Sciences
600
Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,
IL 61920
(217)
581-7453