Christopher Born
South Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Passionate and driven individual with a background in Field work, lab work, customer service, and working with in a team. Committed to pursuing a career in oceanography by working on the waters I grew up in, I thrive in collaborative environments and excel at problem solving, knowledge about the ocean/ marine life, and experience in nature. Eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to projects that make a positive impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Employee
The Borough Of South Plainfield
South Plainfield, NJ
05.2021 - Current
- Performed routine inspections of public facilities, identifying areas requiring repair or maintenance.
- Contributed to a cleaner environment by participating in environmental conservation initiatives such as tree planting and waste management programs.
- Improved community satisfaction rates through timely response to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding public works issues.
- Facilitated smooth traffic flow with regular maintenance of traffic signals, signs, and road markings.
Field Researcher
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved team collaboration with clear communication and effective delegation of tasks.
- Increased project success rates by meticulously analyzing research findings and identifying potential issues early on.
- Maintained detailed records of all field activities, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Participated in peer review processes within academic journals or professional organizations as an expert reviewer offering constructive critiques on others'' works.
Baseball Instructor
South Plainfield Recreation (P.A.L)
South Plainfield, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training programs tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted coaching staff in creating game strategies, resulting in improved team success rates.
- Implemented video analysis tools to provide feedback on players'' swings and pitching mechanics, leading to noticeable improvements in skills.
- Organized team practices and drills, ensuring optimal use of practice time for skill development.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for players experiencing personal or academic challenges, fostering a supportive team environment.
Cashier
Charlie’s Farmer’s Market
Normandy Beach, NJ
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Volunteer
Information Center
Seaside Heights, NJ
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization at various community events, building positive relationships with potential supporters.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending conferences and training sessions relevant to the organization''s mission.
Education
Associate of Science - Oceanography
University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2025
Associate of Arts - General Arts
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Construction Safety
- Collecting Water samples
- Use a multi-sonde probe/ Hannah probe
- Use of a fluorometer
- Lab Experience
- Data analysis
- Beach profiling
- Little Python Coding experience
- preparing and analyzing samples for chlorophyll analysis
- Field work
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork Abilities
Timeline
Field Researcher
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
08.2023 - 12.2023
Public Works Employee
The Borough Of South Plainfield
05.2021 - Current
Baseball Instructor
South Plainfield Recreation (P.A.L)
06.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer
Information Center
04.2019 - 05.2019
Cashier
Charlie’s Farmer’s Market
06.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Oceanography
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate of Arts - General Arts
Middlesex County College