BUCKINGHAM BADGER 123 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53703 ● (608)-123-4567 ● bbadger@wisc.edu
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelor of Science Degree: Community-Environmental Sociology, Concentration: International Agriculture and Resources Certificate: Environmental Studies Anticipated Graduation Date: May 20xx Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0 Dean’s List: 3 Semesters; Dean’s Honor List: 2 Semesters
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCE Nonprofit Intern State Environmental Leadership Program • • •
Assembled over 200 folders for member distribution at 2010 SELP’s annual conference in Nebraska Conducted extensive research on state policy influences on federal legislation, particularly in environmental issues Designed animated map displaying campaign activities of over 40 member organizations using Google Maps
Student Assistant, Dr. Jonathan Patz Center for Sustainability and Global Environment, University of Wisconsin-Madison • • • •
July 20xx-Present Madison, WI
Orchestrated meetings and schedule adjustments for Dr. Patz and colleagues Drafted newsletters, committee reports and action items on behalf of the International Association for Ecology and Health Arranged and handled travel funds and receipts, writing/updating grant reports for research Assisted redesigning of a children’s environmental website called EcoHealth 101
Recyclemania Program Coordinator Division of Housing, University of Wisconsin- Madison • • •
September 20xx-Present Madison, WI
January 20xx-March 20xx Madison, WI
Independently collected data regarding dormitory recyclable materials Suggested and implemented new methods regarding recyclable collections to supervisor and colleagues Actively promoted increased recycling efforts to students and faculty in campus dormitories, resulting in over 45 percent increase in recycling collections
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE Planning Committee Member Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council/University of Wisconsin-Madison • • • •
Worked in a team of 5 students to plan the third annual WSBC Conference in Neenah, WI Contacted and recruited various local, organic catering and food suppliers for conference meals/snacks; donations collected from groups including Organic Valley, Madison Fresh Market and Sugar River Dairy Moderated and organized discussion for two conference sessions on Sustainable Packaging and Purchasing Maintained communication with 6 Wisconsin business leaders to facilitate their presentations of best sustainability practices
Secretary, ReThink Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Madison • •
August 20xx-Present Madison, WI
Updated and maintained email accounts, organize participation/attendance data from recruitment and group events Co-lead Teaching Waste Management campaign to educate children at various levels about recycling practices
Fellowship Vice-President, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity University of Wisconsin-Madison • •
September 20xx-Present Madison, WI
August 20xx-January 20xx Madison, WI
Planned and organized all fraternity social events including intramural volleyball, Comedy Club and ropes courses Participated in many community service events including The River Food Pantry product distribution, Lakeshore Nature Preserve clean-ups and Kohl Center concessions volunteer
ADDITIONAL SKILLS • •
Foreign Languages: Proficient in Spanish Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote), Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver software, Basic with HTML and CCS formatting
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