James Kunkel
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Biologist with a love for nature and conservation. Successful developing and conducting field and laboratory tests to investigate diverse topics. Over 5 years of field and classroom experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Enotria Restaurant & Grill
01.2023 - Current
- Worked in a physically demanding and high volume environment to ensure that customers receive their order in a timely manner. Provide excellent customer service and communication skills.
Server
Market Street Inn
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Served food and beverages to customers in a safe and timely manner. Focus on serving wine and upselling food. Provided excellent customer service and practiced fine dining etiquette.
Naturalist
Assateague Outfitters; Assateague National Seashore
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Lead guided kayak tours of the Sinepuxent Bay on Assateague Island National Seashore. Able to identify and describe local plant and animal species as well as provide in depth knowledge on the unique history and ecology of the island. Worked with the National Park Service and Maryland Coastal Bays Program to promote conservation of wildlife on Assateague Island.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Minor in Environmental Studies
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2023
Skills
- Great communication skills and ability to work well alongside peers
- Problem solving, particularly in a high stress environment
- Customer service
- Time management/ Efficiency
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions exactly as stated
Accomplishments
Collaborated with and supervised a team of undergraduate biologists to perform a water and soil quality assessment of the Nanticoke, Pocomoke, and Wicomico river as a part of a senior thesis project.
Timeline
Server
Enotria Restaurant & Grill
01.2023 - Current
Server
Market Street Inn
01.2021 - 01.2023
Naturalist
Assateague Outfitters; Assateague National Seashore
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Minor in Environmental Studies
Salisbury University
RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student in Biology:
- Hands on experience in microbiology, plant, entomology, and genetics Lab settings
- Familiar with aseptic technique
- Worked in a genetics lab to help extract and prepare DNA for next-generation sequencing
Student in Chemistry:
- Hands on experience in organic chemistry laboratories
- Comfortable handling and cleaning glassware
- Experienced in measuring liquids using graduated cylinders and pipettes
- Comfortable performing spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, and titrations
Senior Thesis Project:
- "Water and soil quality Assessment of the Nanticoke, Pocomoke, and Wicomico Rivers"
- Traveled along these rivers collecting water and soil samples
- Analyzed samples for salinity, pH, phosphates, nitrates, total phosphorous and total nitrogen
- Identified point and non-point sources of pollution along these rivers and presented possible solutions
Relevant Courses Taken:
- Microbiology, Zoology, Molecular Genetics, Genetic Analysis, Pathophysiology, Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry