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Benjamin McDonald
Russellville,AR
Summary
Student seeking experience to complement educational maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, conservation research and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PPQ Aid
US Department of Agriculture
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked as a PPQ Aid in the 2020 Gypsy Moth Survey
- Drove around independently in northeast Arkansas counties assembling and disassembling bug traps to maintain an adequate ecosystem
- Collected data, assembled traps, became familiar with software, maintained equipment, all while working independently.
Intern
Newport Extension Service
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked on field crew as an intern and traveled to fields across Arkansas's delta to up to 5 fields a day working 10-12 hour days
- Took measurements of cotton such as counted bulbs and flowers on plants to determine the yield of the crop before harvest.
- Tested soil health and helped spray fields with insecticides
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes
News Reporter/Journalist/Photographer
The Communicator
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as a news reporter, journalist, and photographer
- Conducted interviews and formulated news reports to be released in a weekly edition
- Fluent in writing AP style and editing in Adobe Photoshop
- Streamlined reporting processes with effective time management skills, meeting tight deadlines consistently without compromising quality.
Deli/Bakery TA
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10.2021 - Current
- Worked in deli maintaining schedule time for cooks to be put onto the salesfloor.
- High social interactions with customers and employees.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Deli/Bakery TA
Walmart Neighborhood Market
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Same duties as Russellville location
Delivery Associate
H3 Home + Decor
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Hourly worker responsible for assembly of furniture for floor display and purchase
- Organized warehouse in Conway and Little Rock to prepare for shipments going in and out
- Reduced delivery errors by double-checking orders and verifying addresses prior to departure.
Property Maintainer
Modern Storage
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Property Maintainer responsible for upholding the quality of the property
- Managed large projects of revitalizing the storage units.
- Constructed, moved, and delivered up to 30 pieces of furniture a day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife
Arkansas Tech
Russellville, AR05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Arkansas Community College At Batesville
Batesville, AR05.2021
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
Conway, AR05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in topographical and basic mapping
- Self-starter
- Understands concepts in ecology, conservation, management, and basic research work
- Dependable and Responsible
- Can efficiently back up trailer and operate a boat and four wheel drive vehicle
- Excellent Communication
- Fluent in GIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, R Studio, and Adobe Photoshop
- Fisheries techniques include kick-netting, seining, backpack shocking, boat shocking and species identification
- Wildlife techniques include trapping, operating game cameras, working with small mammals, species identification
- Understands how to gather data then interpret and analyze data with proper statistical tests
Community Work
- Conway Ministry Center and Soul Food Cafe, Conway, AR, 2015, Volunteer helping with service, repairs, and organization
- Ozark Mission Project, 2015, 2019, Worker for area construction projects, including construction of handicap ramps, deck repairs, lawncare, and any needed community service. Communicating with the public in a caring manner.
- Manos Juntas, Rio Bravo, Mexico, Volunteered in Rio Bravo participating in construction crew on a newly funded school.
- Grace Meal, Conway, AR, 2011, 2018, Volunteers/server for weekly, free community meals
- Mission 5000, Jacksonville, AR, 2011, 2018, Volunteers/server for weekly, free community meals
References
- Dr. Bill Robertson, Former Boss (Extension Office), (870)-523-7450, wcrobert@uark.edu
- Thomas Hill, Former Boss (USDA), (501)-725-3836
- Dr. Kyler Hecke, Professor, (501)-520-8623, khecke@atu.edu
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Affiliations
- Backpacking/hiking
- Fishing/hunting
- Rock climbing
Timeline
News Reporter/Journalist/Photographer
The Communicator
05.2023 - 08.2023
Deli/Bakery TA
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10.2021 - Current
Deli/Bakery TA
Walmart Neighborhood Market
07.2021 - 10.2021
PPQ Aid
US Department of Agriculture
03.2020 - 09.2020
Intern
Newport Extension Service
05.2018 - 07.2019
Delivery Associate
H3 Home + Decor
05.2018 - 08.2018
Property Maintainer
Modern Storage
05.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife
Arkansas Tech
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Arkansas Community College At Batesville
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
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