— Christina R. Shamel –
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22529 Gliding Hawk Lane • Lebanon, MO 65536 |
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Phone (417) 588-7432 • E-mail shamel_cr@yahoo.com |
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree, Southeast Missouri State
University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Fall 1997 to Summer 2002.
Major:
Biology (Emphasis in Marine Biology)
Major:
Recreation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern,
Kenai Fjord Tours, Seward, Alaska. May
2002 to September 2002 (Pay $75/day).
Researched and composed a manual on the history,
geology, and animals of the Kenai Fjords area.
Assisted the Captain with narration on whales
that were viewed throughout the expeditions.
Assisted with embarkation and disembarkation of
passengers in routine and emergency situations.
Continuously interacted with guests regarding
safety procedures, tour information, boat information, and environmental data.
Actively deployed and safely handled the lines
when docking and embarking the vessel.
Helped maintain cleanliness of the vessel as
well as general maintenance of the vessel.
Seasonal Naturalist, Trail of Tears State Park, Jackson, Missouri. April 1999 to May 2002 (Pay $6.87/hour).
Designed and created programs to meet goals of
school groups, clubs, scouts, elderly populations, disabled populations and
general public.
Organized and led nature and historical programs
including snakes, spiders, survival in the wilderness, plant identification,
Native American Cherokee, and more.
Assisted with Visitor Center operations and
maintenance, including building displays, visitors, sales, and live animals.
Assisted in managing 3,415 acres, which included
monitoring rare/endangered species, reducing exotics, completing flora and
fauna surveys, and maintaining 15 mile of trails.
Managed Stream Team projects, including
collecting, identification, and testing of water quality and invertebrates.
Student Worker,
Southeast Missouri State University Sports Information, Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. September 1999 to May 2002
(Pay $5.50/hour).
Developed and updated the University sport Web
pages.
Communicated with the media on a regular basis.
Kept and monitored statistics at the home games
for football and men’s
and women’s basketball.
Interim,
Southeast Missouri State University Compliance, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. March 2001 to May 2001 (Pay $5.50/hour).
Prepared paperwork for athlete scholarships and
Letters of National Intent.
Maintained student athlete academic statistics.
Other experience included being a waitress, a cashier,
and a sales clerk.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Share Your Christmas, Lebanon, Missouri. December 2001
Received donations from area businesses and
helped with the organization of warehouse temporarily storing the donations.
South Elementary School, Jackson, Missouri. April 2001 to May 2001.
Tutored a student with Cerebral Palsy in the
subject of reading.
Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, Cape
Girardeau, Missouri. October 2000 to
November 2000.
Contributed with special events such as annual
haunted house, community garage sale, and basketball contests.
Main Street Fitness, Jackson, Missouri. August 2000 to October 2000.
Assisted, participated, and observed
recreational administration and programs.
Trail of Tears State Park, Jackson, Missouri. September 1997 to August 1998 (950 hours).
Volunteered doing field work and historical and
nature programs.
Gaslight Manor, Lebanon, Missouri. February 1997 to May 1997.
Interacted with and observed clients with
schizophrenia.
HONORS
Dean’s List,
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society Fall 2001.
CONFRENCES/ORGANIZATIONS
2001 Annual Tri-State Therapeutic Conference
2002 Annual Missouri Parks and Recreation Association
Conference
Missouri Parks and Recreation Association member
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
First Aid Certified
CPR Certified
Open Water Certified (PDIC), Summer 2001
Seasonal Naturalist Training, Summer 1999
Trained in the Project Wet curriculum, Summer 1997
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Trained in Internet, Excel, Power Point, and Access
and experience with a variety of programs including Pagemaker
and Print Shop.
Type speed of 55 wpm.