William Allen

1001 19th Street

Golden, CO 80401
803.414.5429
wsallen@presby.edu

Objective
Seeking a position in the environmental science industry to utilize my proven sk
ills and abilities in research, analysis and problem solving within biological,
chemistry, and conservation applications.
Education
Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC
Summa cum laude Bachelor of Science - Biology - 2010
Dual Minors - Environmental Science and Chemistry
* GPA: 3.83 on 4.0 scale
* Conducted toxicology research project
* Studied abroad Spring 2010 at University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ
* Honor's Research conducted on Environmental Disturbances
* Extensive biological field work and chemical data analysis
Honors
* Dean's Honor List: Fall 2006 - Spring 2010
* Recipient of Belk and Palmetto Fellows Scholarships 2006 - 2009
* Member of Tri Beta Biology Honor society
* Recipient of Academic Excellence award 2010
Lexington High School, Lexington, SC
* 2006 Top 10% Graduate
* Member of National Honor Society
Related Experiences
Employment
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
Research Assistant June - August 2009
* Responsible for ecological research contributing to conservation of the Chesa
peake Bay estuaries
* Performed full analysis of samples and data
* Wrote scientific paper and presented results to the faculty in order to enable
further funding for the project
Activities
* President of Presbyterian College Bike Club 2009
* Coordinated Legacy Tree Project to benefit the Biology Department 2009
* President of Presbyterian College Club Tennis 2008-2009
Experience and Skills
* Laboratory skills include standard biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and
ecology protocols
* Performed research in several different disciplines which promote independent
thinking and problem solving skills
* Skilled at researching and preparing detailed, technical scientific reports an
d papers
* Experienced with Microsoft Word and Excel; also experienced with statistics pr
ograms PRIMER and Mini tab
* Knowledgeable in fields of biology, environmental science, and chemistry
* Excellent communication, listening, and leadership skills with demonstrated hi
story of promoting teamwork and a productive, comfortable work environment
Other Employment
Camp Bob at Kanuga Conferences, Inc., Hendersonville, NC
June-August 2008 & 2007
* Camp counselor, lifeguard, and primary for climbing wall
* Organized, developed, and led programs for adventure and outdoor education eac
h week
* Responsible for a group of 7-12 children each week
YMCA, Clinton, SC October - April, 2007/2008 & 2006/2007
* Lifeguard
Camp Gravatt, Aiken, SC June-August of 2006 - 2004
* Camp counselor, lifeguard, and kitchen staff
* Responsible for a group of 6-12 children each week