Experience
USDA-APHIS   August 2010 - Present
SunGard Global Services  November 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Troubleshooting, Project Management, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Research, System Administration, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Active Directory, Program Management, C++

Education
Prairie View A&M University   2007 — 2010
ELET, Electrical Engineering Technology

University of Houston   2000 — 2005

Experience
NewLink Genetics  August 2013 - August 2015
USDA-APHIS   February 2009 - August 2013
USDA-APHIS   June 2003 - February 2009

Skills
GMP, Quality Assurance, SOP, Policy Analysis, Biotechnology, FDA, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cell Culture, HPLC, Validation, GLP, Clinical Trials, Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Vaccines, Quality Control, Research, Quality System

Education
Iowa State University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

Iowa State University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
U.S. Department of Agriculture   March 2014 - Present
Land O'Lakes  July 2013 - March 2014
USDA-APHIS   April 2010 - June 2013
State of Minnesota  October 2008 - April 2010

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

Experience
Smithsonian Institution  March 2015 - Present
Smithsonian Institution  May 2014 - August 2014
Smithsonian Institution  August 2013 - May 2014
Penn State University  November 2013 - March 2014
Penn State University  August 2012 - September 2013
Smithsonian Institution  June 2013 - August 2013
USDA-APHIS   January 2012 - August 2012
Penn State University  January 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Collaboration, Organization, Field Work, DNA extraction, PCR, DNA electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, PCR primer design, Microscopes, Leadership, Plant Identification, Agarose Gel..., DNA, Ecology, Laboratory, Gel Electrophoresis, qPCR, Biology, Experimental Design, DNA Extraction, Research, Data Analysis, DNA Sequencing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Science, Community Outreach

Education
Penn State University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plant Sciences Major

Experience
USDA-APHIS   December 2011 - January 2013
USDA-APHIS   March 2011 - September 2011
Alaska Bird Observatory   May 2010 - June 2010
Liberty Wildlife  May 2009 - December 2009
The University of Chicago  June 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Wildlife Biology, Field Research, GPS navigation, Trapping, Data Entry, GIS systems

Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks   2010 — 2011

Pacific Lutheran University   2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   June 2013 - Present

Skills
Agribusiness, Technical Editing, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Agricultural Policy, Leadership, Agriculture, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Benefit Cost Analysis, Economics, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Technical Documentation, Professional..., Microsoft Office, Reporting & Analysis, Government, Research, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Sales, Business, Technical Writing, Government Agencies, Time Management, Budgets

Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor’s Degree, B.S. Agricultural Business Management

Experience
USDA-APHIS   September 2008 - Present
USDA-APHIS   July 2014 - July 2014
Adirondack Park Agency  December 2006 - September 2008
Paul Smith's College  September 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource..., Agriculture, Conservation Issues, Plant Health..., Insect Identification, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Research, GIS, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Science, Flexible Approach, Regulatory Flexibility, Alternatives to..., Strategic Planning, Pest Survey and Analysis, ArcGIS, Government, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Policy, Biodiversity

Education
Paul Smith's College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Forest Sciences and Biology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2015 - Present
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc  October 2014 - March 2015
US Navy  April 2014 - September 2014
Systems Planning and Analysis  May 2012 - April 2014
AMERICAN SYSTEMS  February 2009 - March 2012
Ashburn Fire and Rescue   January 2007 - February 2011
Raytheon IIS  April 2008 - February 2009
US Navy  June 2007 - December 2008
BAE Systems  November 2006 - January 2008
US Navy  March 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Program Management, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Project Management, Analysis, Government, Military, Environmental Issues, International..., Systems Engineering, Research, National Security, Leadership, Database Admin, Database Management, Agricultural Economics, Data Analysis, Policy, Financial Analysis, Editing, Agricultural Commodities

Education
Naval War College   2014 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), National Security and Strategic Studies

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2011 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural and Life Sciences (Crop Soil and Environmental Science)

United States Naval Academy   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
USDA APHIS  December 2006 - Present
Corporate Express  June 2001 - July 2006

Skills
Government, Policy, Emergency Management, Policy Analysis, Federal Government, DoD

Education
Penn State University   1976 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Business Management

Experience
USDA-APHIS   November 2007 - Present
1st BN 109th Field Artillery Regiment   May 2014 - Present
55th Armored Brigade Combat Team   January 2012 - May 2014
U.S. Army   October 2012 - September 2013
Maryland Department of Agriculture  June 2000 - November 2006
University of Maryland  June 1996 - July 2000

Skills
Program Management, Large Group Facilitation, Organizational..., Situational Leadership, Community Outreach, Policy, Organizational..., Ecology, Government, Public Speaking, Management, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development, Team Building, Team Leadership, Environmental Awareness, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Statistics, Employee Training, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Emergency Management, Wildlife, Personnel Management, Sustainability, Science, Research, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Wetlands, Nonprofits, Teaching, Technical Writing, Leadership, Training, Security Clearance, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Military, Federal Government, Natural Resource..., Agriculture, Biology

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1996 — 2000
Agronomy and Crop Science

Penn State University   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Entomology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2015 - July 2015
Colorado State University  October 2014 - May 2015
Kaiser Permanente  May 2013 - August 2014
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory  July 2011 - April 2013
UC Davis Small Animal Colony   January 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Animal Work, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, RT-PCR, Research, real-time PCR, PCR, Molecular Biology, Animal Husbandry, Genotyping, Agarose Gel..., Problem Solving, Training, Microbiology, Laboratory, Laboratory Technicians, Animal Behavior, Bilingual, Vector Cloning, Laboratory Safety, RNA Isolation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Cryosectioning, Gel Extraction, Miniprep, Surgical Pathology, H&E staining, Dragon Naturally..., Immunofluorescence, ChIP, SAS, Grant Writing, Prezi, Epidemiology, R

Education
Colorado School of Public Health   2014 — 2015
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Merritt College   2013 — 2014
Continuing Education Units

UC Davis   2007 — 2011
BS, Animal Sciences

Experience
USDA-APHIS   February 1988 - Present

Skills
Population Genetics, Tephritids

Education
Penn State University   2005 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Entomology

Experience
California Science Center  December 2005 - Present
California Department of Food and Agriculture  June 2003 - December 2005
Mother/Self   January 1998 - November 2002
USDA-APHIS   January 2002 - June 2002
Security Options Inc   January 1993 - December 1998
Seattle PC Tech   January 1986 - December 1998
United Business Machines of Washington, Inc   October 1989 - March 1993
Annette Island Packing Co   June 1979 - October 1979
Annette Island Packing Co   June 1978 - October 1978
Annette Island Packing Company   June 1977 - October 1977

Skills
Electronic..., Mechanical..., Electro-mechanical..., Software troubleshooting, Adept at handling..., "Minor" pneumatic..., Denkalift.com trained..., Scissor Lift..., Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Forklift Operator, Mac, Software Installation, Electronics, Customer Service, Training, Assembly Language..., Exhibit Design, Maintenance & Repair, Museums, Windows, Sales, Security, Project Management, JavaScript, Research, Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Digitization, Environmental Education, Theatrical Production, Museum Collections, Archival Research, Volunteer Management, Audio Visual Support, Testing, Computer Animation, Pneumatics, Virus Removal, AV, Field Installation, Editing, Computer Science, Art Exhibitions, Museum Education, History, Animal Husbandry, Informal Education, Venue Management

Education
North Seattle Community College   1986 — 1988
Associate of Applied Sciences, Digital Computer Electronics

Seattle Central Community College   1983 — 1983
None - attended to get some requirements out of the way, Digital Computer Electronics

Experience
USDA-APHIS   August 2009 - Present

Skills
Policy

Education
North Carolina State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media Studies - Public Relations, 3.3

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2015 - Present
Michigan State University  August 2010 - Present
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  May 2014 - October 2014
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  May 2013 - September 2013
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  May 2012 - September 2012
Osmose Railroad Services   September 2008 - September 2009
Newark Gardens   May 2002 - October 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Data Analysis, Hunting, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Trapping, Shooting Sports, Invasive Species, Species Identification, Watercraft, Boating, Welding, Maintenance & Repair, Farm Equipment, ATV, Agriculture, Ornithology, Scientific Papers, Statistics, Mammalogy, Herpetology, Scientific Writing, Natural Resources, Environmental..., Technical Writing, Wildlife, Stewardship, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Science

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Fisheries and Wildlife, 3.91

Mid Michigan Community College   2009 — 2010

Experience
AECOM  December 2014 - May 2015
Penn State University  January 2012 - August 2014
Penn State University  January 2012 - August 2014
USDA-APHIS   May 2011 - August 2011
Michigan State University  May 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Field Work, Geology, Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, GIS, Ecology, Water Quality, Soil, Water Resources, Groundwater, Earth Science, Environmental Awareness, Remote Sensing, Geological Mapping, Environmental..., Research

Education
Penn State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Geosciences

Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Geoscience

Experience
USDA-APHIS   August 2015 - Present
Cherokee Nation Technologies  June 2015 - August 2015
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  July 2013 - September 2013
Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Comparative Medicine   May 2012 - August 2012
Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Comparative Medicine   May 2011 - August 2011
Point Loma Nazarene University Information Technology Services   2009 - 2010
Point Loma Nazarene University Department of Chemistry   2008 - 2010
Point Loma Nazarene University Information Technology Services   2007 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Statistics, Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Leadership, Nonprofits, Teaching, Program Development, Grant Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2014 — 2015
Master of Public Health (MPH), Veterinary Public Health

Purdue University   2010 — 2014
DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine

Point Loma Nazarene University   2006 — 2010
B.S., Biology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   May 2014 - September 2014
CareFirst Animal Hospital  May 2008 - July 2012
Field Work Experience   2003 - 2008
Catalina Island Camps  May 2007 - August 2007
Parkway Veterinary Clinic   May 2005 - August 2006
National Zoo  2003 - 2003

Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Client Education, Animal Welfare, Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Pets, Dogs, Animal Nutrition, Animal Work, Veterinary Public Health, Parasitology, Wildlife Conservation, Biology, Wildlife, Pathology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Epidemiology, Exotic Animals, Neurophysiology, Genetics, Surgery, Animal Training, Euthanasia, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory, Vaccines

Education
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Public/Corporate Tract - Wildlife

Virginia Tech   2012 — 2016
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Veterinary Infectious Diseases

North Carolina State University   2010 — 2011
Post Baccalaureate Studies, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, 4.23

North Carolina State University   2003 — 2008
B.S., Zoology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2004 - Present
USDA-FSIS  2003 - 2004
Minnesota Department of Agriculture  1999 - 2003

Skills
Veterinary, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Public Health, Animal Husbandry, Public Health, Emergency Management, Policy, Science, Government, Research, Horses, Equestrian, Wildlife, Digital Photography, Thermal Imaging, Digital Radiography, Drug Testing, Equine Reproduction, Civil Rights, iPhone, iPad, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Food Safety, Meat Processing, Beef Cattle, Swine, Food Processing

Education
Iowa State Univesity College of Veterinary Medicine   1991 — 1995
DVM, Veterinary Medicine

North Dakota State University   1981 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graduate Studies, Animal Sciences, Equine and Runiment Nutrition

University of Minnesota-Crookston   1985 — 1987
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Equine Science (Light Horse Mamagement)

Purdue University
Certificate in Veterinary Homeland Security

Experience
USDA-APHIS   December 2014 - Present
U.S. Army Reserve   January 2011 - Present
USDA-FSIS  November 2009 - November 2014

Skills
Training, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Speaking, Policy, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Data Analysis, Proposal Writing, Public Health, Community Outreach, Leadership, Government, Veterinary Medicine, Fundraising, Organizational..., Military, Security Clearance

Education
The University of Memphis   2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Mississippi State University   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Mississippi State University   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medicine

Experience
USDA-APHIS   January 2012 - Present
USDA-APHIS   July 2000 - December 2011
U.S. Naval Observatory   July 1996 - July 2000

Skills
General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Policy, Government, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, PeopleSoft, Access, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education
Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business   1987 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General

Prince George's Community College   1985 — 1987

Experience
USDA-APHIS   November 2009 - Present
USDA - APHIS  January 2006 - October 2009
IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Florida   February 2002 - May 2005
ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization)   February 1999 - February 2000

Education
University of Florida   2001 — 2005
D.P.M, Ag Science

LeTourneau University   1995 — 1999
B.S., Biology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   November 2006 - Present
Waterford Public Schools, CT   September 1999 - November 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, Project Management, Process Improvement, Analysis, Policy, Government, Team Leadership

Education
Marietta College

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2009 - July 2012
USDA-APHIS, MI Department of Agriculture, US Army Veterinary Corps   May 2004 - March 2009
Michigan Department of Agriculture  June 1999 - May 2004
US Army  May 1996 - May 1999

Skills
Training, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Policy, Government, Program Management, Planning, Management, Community Outreach

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2007 — 2012
Masters of Public Health, MPH

Michigan State University   1991 — 1995
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Experience
FEMA  2007 - Present
USDA-APHIS   2003 - 2007
Pan American Health Organization  2002 - 2003
USAID  2000 - 2002
Purdue University  1991 - 1999

Skills
Veterinary Emergency..., Veterinary Public Health, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, One Health, Author, Program Administration, Disaster Response, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Research, Project Management, Policy, Government, Nonprofits, Grants, Analysis, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Public Health, Public Policy, Program Management, Science

Education
Purdue University   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Comparative Epidemiology

University of California, Davis   1995 — 1996
MPVM, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health

University of Saskatchewan   1986 — 1988
MVetSci, Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine

University of Cambridge   1980 — 1985
VetMB, Veterinary Medicine

Newcastle University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Zoology/Animal Biology

Gymnasium Walldorf   1970 — 1975
Abitur, Science

Experience
USDA-APHIS   June 2013 - Present
U.S. Department of The Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement   February 2013 - May 2013
United States Department of Agriculture: National Identification Services   June 2012 - February 2013
New York City Alliance- Louis Stokes Foundation (LSAMP)   September 2011 - June 2012
Medgar Ever College Dept. of Physical Environmental & Computer Sciences   January 2011 - June 2012
National Science Foundation Chemistry IRES Summer Internship   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Qualitative Research, GIS Modeling, Policy Analysis, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Research, Ecology, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Impact..., Policy, Data Analysis, Program Management, Technical Writing, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry

Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Sciences & Policy, 3.5/4.0

CUNY Medgar Evers College   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science, 3.2/4.0

Laguardia Community College   2008 — 2010
Mathematics and Computer Science

Experience
USDA-APHIS   August 2015 - Present
USDA-FSIS  June 2011 - August 2015
Gill Veterinary Services, Inc.   January 2006 - July 2015
Instructor in Veterinary Medicine   January 1995 - May 2015
Associated Veterinary Services   January 2010 - May 2011
NIH T32 Postdoctorate Institutional Research Training Grant   June 2006 - May 2009
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine  May 2003 - May 2006
Small Animal Veterinary Medicine   May 1994 - March 2003
Louisiana State University  May 1987 - September 1992

Skills
Veterinary Clinical..., Small Animal..., Flow cytometry, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Veterinary Public Health, Flow Cytometry, Clinical Pathology, Veterinary, Animals, Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory, Animal Models, Histology, Cell Culture, Epidemiology, Immunohistochemistry, Immunology, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, PCR, Pathology, Pets, Public Health, Science, Surgery

Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   2003 — 2010
PhD, Pathology, Immunology, Virology

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   2003 — 2006
Residency, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine

Louisiana State University   1990 — 1994
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   1987 — 1990
Undergraduate, Microbiology

Experience
USDA-APHIS   September 2014 - Present
USDA-APHIS   November 2012 - September 2014
University of Maryland  February 2011 - November 2012
UC Davis  October 2003 - August 2006
Oregon State University  October 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Diagnostics, Mycology, Molecular Biology, ELISA, Assay Development, Characterization, Molecular Genetics, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, qPCR, DNA extraction, Tissue Culture, Genetics, DNA, Genomics, PCR, Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Plant Pathology

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2011
Ph.D., Plant Pathology

Oregon State University   2000 — 2003
M.S., Plant Pathology

Oregon State University   1997 — 2000
B.S., Biology, Botany

Experience
GoYoga   August 2013 - Present
Ohio Department of Agriculture  June 2010 - Present
COSI - Center of Science and Industry  February 2009 - June 2010
City of Fort Collins  April 2007 - October 2007
Cook County Forest Preserve  May 2006 - April 2007
USDA-APHIS   October 2005 - May 2006
South Carolina State Parks   April 2005 - October 2005

Skills
Leadership, Botany, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Building, Program Management, Research, Informal Education, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Legal Interpretation, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture

Education
Ohio University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Botany/Plant Biology

Experience
Population Services International  April 2015 - Present
Empowered Women International  November 2014 - April 2015
RAINN  June 2012 - August 2012
St. Mary's Washington Program   May 2012 - August 2012
USDA-APHIS   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Donor Management, Donor Research, Donor Engagement, Constant Contact, Donor Development, SUMAC, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Fundraising, Direct Mail Campaigns, Online Campaign..., International..., Public Speaking, Research

Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude, Political Science and Government

Pondicherry University   2012 — 2012
Women's Studies, English, Political Science, 4.0

Montgomery Blair High School   2007 — 2011
3.9

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2005 - Present
USDA, APHIS, VS, CVB   1995 - 2005
USDA FSIS  1989 - 1995
Animal Medical Center  1988 - 1989

Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Investigation, Influence At All Levels, Medical Education, Medical Writing, Vaccines, Regulatory Affairs, Regulations, Auditing, Veterinary Pathology, Medicine, Disease Surveillance, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Immunology

Education
Iowa State University   1984 — 1988
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Iowa State University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Animal Science

Experience
Peace Corps to Politics   January 2014 - Present
United States Senate  May 2015 - August 2015
National Peace Corps Association  June 2012 - June 2015
USDA APHIS  August 2004 - November 2014
RPCVw- Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, DC  July 2010 - September 2011
Peace Corps  August 2000 - October 2002
Monroe County Democratic Committee  June 1998 - December 1998

Skills
Nonprofits, Politics, Food Security, International..., Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Agriculture, Grants, Proposal Writing, Spanish, Leadership, Event Planning, Community Development, Agricultural Research, Plant Genetics, Environmental Science, Genetic Analysis, Plant Pathology, Agroforestry, Rural Development, Molecular Biology, Community Outreach, Research, Policy, Public Speaking, International Relations

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2015 — 2016
Master's Degree, Science and Technology Public Policy

Michigan Technological University   1999 — 2004
M.S., Forestry (International)

State University of New York College at Geneseo   1994 — 1998
B.A. Spanish, Spanish & Chemistry

Wheatland Chili Jr/sr High School   1990 — 1994
High School, Science, English, History, Theater, 7th through 12th

Experience
USDA-APHIS   December 2012 - Present
Broward Veterinary Specialist   November 2012 - Present
Alton Road Animal Hospital   May 2012 - October 2012
Westside Veterinary Center   November 2011 - April 2012
Veterinary Internal Medicine and Allergy Specialist   January 2009 - November 2011
Animal Health Center  May 2008 - July 2009
Must Luv Dogs   June 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Bilingual, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Writing, Tutoring, Program Management, Inventory Management, Supervisory Experience, Department Budgeting, Client Relations Skills, Client Education, Venipuncture, Radiology, Surgical Assisting, Surgical Nursing, Vaccines, SOAP notes, Specimen Collection, Balancing Budgets, Surgery, Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, DVMax, Animal Intelligence..., Cornerstone, Heska, Idexx, Pets, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Animal Nutrition

Education
Nova Southeastern University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   2002 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Zoology

University of South Florida   2000 — 2002
Biology, General

Experience
Doctor Penny J Beuning DNA Damage and Tolerance Laboratory   December 2014 - May 2015
Biogen  June 2014 - May 2015
Biogen Idec  January 2014 - June 2014
Northeastern University  September 2013 - December 2013
Biogen Idec  July 2013 - August 2013
Biogen Idec  January 2013 - June 2013
Genzyme  January 2012 - June 2012
USDA-APHIS   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Aseptic Technique, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, Purification, Microsoft Office, BCA Protein Assay, Transient Transfection, Mammalian Cell Culture, Affinity Purification, Cell Culture

Education
Northeastern University   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry

Queen Mary, U. of London   2012 — 2012

Experience
USDA-APHIS   September 2014 - January 2015
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Counseling and Training Clinic   August 2014 - December 2014
Army National Guard  December 2008 - December 2014
Private Legal Practice  February 2014 - June 2014
Hartford Armory   July 2013 - December 2013
CT Army National Guard  May 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Security Clearance, Operational Planning, Intelligence Analysis, Top Secret, Force Protection, HUMINT, Army, Counterinsurgency, Military Experience, Aviation, Communication, Operational Security..., Information Operations, TARP, ATRRS, Defense Travel System, AFCOS, iPerms, Family Therapy, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Testing and Research, Psychopharmacology, Group Therapy, Career Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Post Traumatic Stress...

Education
Southern Connecticut State University   2012 — 2016
Master's Degree

Southern Connecticut State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Middlesex Community College   2003 — 2007
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Experience
Wildlife Conservation Society  May 2014 - Present
Solar Youth, Inc.   September 2011 - August 2013
USDA-APHIS   March 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Curriculum Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Community Outreach, Lesson Planning, Environmental Education, Teacher Training, Public Speaking, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Research, Program Development

Education
New York University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Environmental Conservation Education

Green Mountain College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Conservation Biology

Experience
Liberty Mutual Insurance  October 2011 - Present
Liberty Mutual  January 2011 - October 2011
USDA APHIS  August 2009 - December 2010
USDA APHIS  April 2007 - August 2009
USDA APHIS  April 2006 - April 2007

Skills
ITIL, SharePoint, Windows 7, Active Directory, Microsoft Certified..., MCDST, Windows XP, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Security, Network Administration, Software Installation, VPN, DNS, TCP/IP

Education
Ohio University   2000 — 2005
BS, Computer Engineer

Experience
GilbyTree Preservation   April 2005 - Present
USDA-APHIS   September 2012 - July 2013
Central Park Conservancy  March 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Plant Identification, Ecology, Trees, Environmental Awareness, Forestry, Landscaping

Education
Paul Smith's College   1992 — 1994
Associates, Urban Forestry

Experience
USDA  November 2013 - Present
USDA-APHIS   June 2011 - November 2013
USDA APHIS VS  April 2006 - June 2011
USDA APHIS VS  November 2002 - April 2006

Skills
Leadership, Management, Project Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Research, Teaching

Education
North Carolina State University   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

North Carolina State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences

Experience
USDA-APHIS   2007 - Present
Colorado State University  July 2006 - April 2007
Midland Pet Emergency Center   August 2004 - May 2006
University of Tennessee  August 2004 - December 2005
Hunt Valley Animal Hospital   June 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, Veterinary Public Health, Dogs, Pets, Wildlife, Disease Surveillance, Disease

Education
LSU   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Louisiana Tech University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2004 — 2005
Master of Public Health (MPH), Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health

Experience
USDA  Assistant Vice President of Science and TechnologyNational Pork BoardDecember 2013 - Present
USDA-APHIS   November 2000 - December 2013
National Pork Board  1997 - 2000
Iowa State University  1991 - 1995
Truman State University  1989 - 1991

Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition

Education
Iowa State University   1991 — 1995
DVM

Truman State University   1989 — 1991

Experience
USDA-APHIS   February 2013 - Present
Discovery Park, Purdue University   August 2012 - February 2013
Dow AgroSciences  November 2009 - June 2012
Dow AgroSciences  September 2007 - September 2009
University of California, Riverside  October 2002 - August 2007
IUPUI  July 1998 - September 2002
University of Oregon  February 1997 - June 1998
Osmania University  August 1994 - February 1997
Osmania University  July 1989 - July 1994
Indian Institute of Science  October 1988 - June 1989

Skills
Molecular Biology, Functional Genomics, Research, Cell Biology, Plant Breeding, High Throughput..., Cell, Protein Chemistry, Teaching, Intellectual Property, Project Management, Competitive Intelligence, Discovery Research, Ag Trait Discovery..., Intellectual Property..., Agricultural Research, Molecular Genetics, Project Planning, Project Portfolio..., Chemical, Technology Product..., Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Research Guidance, Research Project..., Technology Strategy..., Organizational..., Chemical Genomics, Risk Assessment, Nanobiotechnology, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genomics, Science, Life Sciences

Education
Osmania University   1980 — 1984
Ph.D., Botany-Plant Genetics

Experience
USDA, APHIS  October 2008 - Present

Skills
Talent Management, Training, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Performance Management, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Coaching, E-Learning, Change Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Program Management, Employee Training

Education
Northwestern College   2001 — 2004

Experience
Department of Veterans Affairs; Debt Management Center   December 2014 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs  December 2012 - Present
USDA  October 2009 - November 2012
USDA-APHIS   March 2006 - October 2009

Skills
Agriculture, Finance, Accounting, Administration

Education
Metropolitan State University   2001 — 2004
N/A, Accounting

University of Wisconsin-Platteville   1991 — 1995
BS, Speech Communication/Business Administration

Experience
USDA-APHIS   June 2012 - Present
Our Lady of the Lake University  September 2009 - Present
Our Lady of the Lake University  May 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, News Writing, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Social Media, New Media, Online Journalism, Publications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Video Production, Team Leadership, Youth Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Wordpress

Education
Our Lady of the Lake University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and English

Experience
USDA, APHIS  March 2008 - April 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Program Development, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Federal Government, Emergency Management, Program Management, Research, Grant Writing

Education
John Tyler Community College
Human Services, General

Petersburg High School   1980 — 1984
HS Diploma

VA University of Lynchburg
Religous Studies

Experience
Kelly Services  April 2015 - Present
State of Michigan  April 2011 - November 2014
Catalyst Rx  2010 - 2011
Michiagn State Housing Development Authority   July 2010 - December 2010
jadian enterprises, inc   September 2009 - January 2010
USDA-APHIS   2006 - 2006
USDA-APHIS   2006 - 2006
USDA-APHIS   2006 - 2006

Skills
Java, SharePoint, Visual Basic, Data Analysis, Editing, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, SQL, Project Management, Analysis, Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, HTML, Nonprofits

Education
Lansing Community College   2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Programming/Analyst

Experience
USDA-APHIS   February 2013 - Present
USDA-APHIS   August 2008 - December 2011
Iowa State University  March 2008 - August 2009

Skills
PCR, Testing, Reagents, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Western Blotting, DNA extraction

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2012
Master's of Science, Veterinary Microbiology

Iowa State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor, Duel Degree : Microbiology & Animal Science

Experience
USDA-APHIS   September 2015 - Present
Howard Hughes Medical Institute  June 2010 - August 2015
City University of New York  September 2005 - May 2010
University of Minnesota  2003 - 2005
San Diego Supercomputer Center (UCSD)   1998 - 2003
University of Hyderabad and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology   1982 - September 1998
Birkbeck, University of London  May 1991 - April 1993
University of Hyderabad  1982 - 1988

Skills
Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, DNA, Life Sciences, Research, Biochemistry, Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Lifesciences, Systems Biology, Biotechnology, Algorithms, Biology, Cancer, Microarray Analysis, Structural..., R, Computational Biology, Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Proteomics, Drug Discovery, Sequencing, Cell Biology, Genomics, Scientific Writing, Microarray, Linux, Biostatistics, RT-PCR, DNA sequencing, Perl, PCR, Awk, Sequence Analysis, Genetics

Education
University of Hyderabad   1982 — 1988
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from CCMB & UofH, Life Sciences (Bioinformatics)

Jawaharlal Nehru University   1980 — 1982
M.Sc, Life Sciences

Osmania University   1977 — 1980
B.Sc., Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Experience
USDA-APHIS-PPQ  April 2008 - Present
USDA-APHIS   April 2008 - Present

Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, ELISA, Plant Pathology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, DNA extraction, qPCR, Scientific Writing, RT-PCR, Cell Culture, Science, Lifesciences, Western Blotting, DNA Extraction, Life Sciences, Biotechnology

Education
Oklahoma State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology, General

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Master's degree, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

Experience
USDA-ARS  June 2007 - Present
USDA-APHIS   June 2004 - June 2007
Kansas State University  January 2001 - January 2003
Kansas State University  January 1996 - January 2000

Skills
Life Sciences, Science, Molecular Biology, Research, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, PowerPoint, Windows, Excel, Word, PCR, Microbiology, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, DNA sequencing, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Experimental Design, Laboratory

Education
Kansas State University   2001 — 2004
Master of Science, Entomology

Kansas State University   1994 — 2004
M.S. Entomology 2004 B.S, Biochemistry

Kansas State University   1994 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Biochemistry

Experience
USDA-APHIS   July 2010 - Present

Skills
Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Science, Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine

Education
North Carolina State University - College of Veterinary Medicine   2005 — 2010
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Focus in Pathology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Laboratory Animal Science

Experience
USDA-APHIS   January 2005 - Present
USDA-APHIS-PPQ  July 2003 - December 2004
University of Wisconsin-Madison  2001 - 2003

Skills
Program Evaluation, Agriculture, Environmental Awareness, Natural Resource..., Conservation Issues, Entomology, Program Management, Ecology, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Science, Research, Government, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Education, Public Policy, Wildlife, Natural Resources

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2001
Doctorate, Entomology

Kansas State University   1995 — 1997
Master's, Entomology

Michigan State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelors, Botany/Lyman Briggs

Experience
USDA-APHIS   June 2013 - Present

Skills
Agriculture, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Research, Government, Epidemiology, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Ecology, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Economic Development, Emergency Management, International..., Environmental Policy, Community Outreach, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Homeland Security, Grant Writing, Statistics, Public Health, Science, Sustainability

Education
Penn State University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

Experience
USDA-APHIS   August 2002 - Present
State of Maine Department of Agriculture   March 1993 - August 2002

Education
Oklahoma State University   1985 — 1989
Ph.d, Plant Pathology

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Experience
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission   December 2003 - Present
USDA APHIS  September 2002 - December 2003

Skills
Government, Emergency Management, Federal Government, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy

Education
College of Notre Dame of Maryland   1995 — 1999
Computer Information Systems

Experience
USDA-APHIS   November 2013 - Present
USDA-APHIS   July 2004 - November 2013
ND State Board of Animal Health1111995   December 1995 - June 2004

Skills
Infectious Diseases, Veterinary, Science, Policy

Education
Oklahoma State University   1975 — 1979
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

North Dakota State University

Experience
USDA-APHIS   May 2004 - Present
Aloha Airlines  1997 - 2005
Kauai Fire Department   August 1970 - December 2002
Hawaii Protection Association   1990 - 1994

Skills
Public Safety, Emergency Management, Enforcement, Homeland Security, Emergency Services, Rescue, Preparedness, Firefighting, Government, Patrol, Fire Safety, Disaster Response, Incident Command, NIMS, Hazardous Materials, First Responder, Fire Management, Investigation

Education
Kauai High School   1960 — 1964
High School, General Studies

Kauai Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Kauai Community College
Associate of Science (AS), Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Experience
USDA-APHIS   March 2014 - Present
Harleysville Insurance  May 2013 - September 2014
US Army  January 2003 - January 2012
Cardinal Financial Company, Mortgage Bankers  2012 - 2012

Skills
Leadership, Military Experience, Force Protection, Weapons, DoD, Military, Security Clearance, Homeland Security, Program Management, Policy, Government, Emergency Management

Education
Lansdale School of Business   2012 — 2014
Business Administration, Paralegal

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Kennard-Dale

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Experience
USDA-APHIS   June 2014 - Present
NCSU Center for Integrated Pest Management/ USDA APHIS   September 2010 - May 2013
University of Chile, Departamento de Produccion Agricola   March 2010 - June 2010
NSF Global Pest and Disease Database Project, NCSU CIPM   2004 - 2005
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)   February 2003 - October 2003
Bayer CropScience  October 2002 - February 2003
Novartis Agribusiness Biotechnology Research, Inc.   January 2000 - August 2000
Peters' Orchard   May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Research, Science

Education
Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch   2005 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Horticulture

Michigan State University   2000 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Horticulture

North Carolina State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Horticultural Science

Experience
USDA-APHIS   September 2004 - Present

Education
Mississippi State University   1984 — 1988
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology (Botany)

Michigan State University   1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Horticultural Science

Experience
USDA-APHIS   August 2015 - Present
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  June 2007 - June 2009
US Army  April 2005 - March 2007
US Army  January 2003 - April 2005
US Army  January 2002 - January 2003
US Army  November 1997 - January 2002

Skills
Leadership, Management, Program Management, Project Management, Security Clearance, Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Military, Logistics & Supply..., Inventory Management &..., Fleet Operations &..., Meeting & Special..., Continuing Process..., Performance Under..., Front Office Operations, US Government Security..., Team Leadership ~..., Workflow Planning &..., Project & Account..., Government Contracts, Administration Support, Policy, Organizational..., Analysis, Administration, Team Leadership, Government

Education
South University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Nova Southeastern University   2004 — 2007
Master's degree, Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science

University of Maryland University College   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Psychology