Chris M. Dawes
P.O. Box 971461
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 483-7783
cmdawes@provide.net · www.websvirginia.com/chris-dawes/resume/
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position that will utilize my ecosystems biology education and experience, and realize my lifelong objective to contribute to the advancement of the biological sciences.
EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI, Bachelor of Science, August 1997
Major: Biology. Concentration: Ecosystems Biology. GPA: 3.53
Specialized Coursework: Ecology, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Taxonomy and Ecology of Aquatic Vascular Plants, Taxonomy of Trees and Shrubs, Entomology, Genetics and Laboratory, Cell Physiology, Organic Chemistry.SKILLS
Laboratory and Field Techniques
- Biological Sampling
- Genetic Techniques
- Statistical Analysis
- Field Identification (botanical and entomological)
Computer Experience
- Windows 95, 3.x
- Macintosh Environments
- Microsoft Excel, Word and Works
- C++
WORK EXPERIENCE
Field Researcher May 1997, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Director: Dr. Gary Hannan (734) 487-4399 bio_hannan@online.emich.edu
Collected data on Iris lacustris pollination, which included identifying types of pollinators, and comparing self, insect, and manual pollination.Landscaper July 1996 – Present, Ferguson Landscapes, Ypsilanti, MI
Owner : Thomas Ferguson (734) 475-0100
Responsibilities include installing and maintaining beds that contain perennials, trees, shrubs, and bulbs, driving company vehicle to job sites, picking up and delivering plants, operating machinery such as tillers, sod cutters, and small tractors (Bobcat).Waiter March 1993 – Present
Owner: Tom Herc (248) 474-2420
Leather Bottle Inn, Livonia, MI
Responsibilities include attending to the needs of both individual customers and large groups (15-100 people) and training new employees.AFFILIATIONS
Tri Beta Biological Honor Society: Member 2 years, Secretary 1 yr.
Kappa Delta Tau Social Fraternity: Member 3 years, Secretary 1 yr.
Ypsilanti Co-op Volunteer
