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Marcus Whaley

Mount Sterling,Ohio

Summary

Detail-oriented student with knowledge of environmental regulations and knowledge of the reasons behind earth’s natural processes. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as diligent and hard working by my peers and supervisors, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Fish Biologist

Ohio EPA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted fish surveys using electrofishing techniques
  • Biomonitoring of stream quality and fish health
  • Analyzed streams when encountering pollution or disruptions in ecosystem health to determine the cause
  • Gained electrical skills while operating equipment
  • Drove state trucks for field operations
  • Led educational demonstrations for summer camp children, showcasing EPA efforts and local fish species

Lab Assistant

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepare labs for students to complete lab procedures
  • Teach and help students lessons throughout semester
  • Clean and organize lab
  • Grade and review students work

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted field research in local streams on macroinvertebrates
  • Recorded and analyzed data
  • Statistically analyzed data in the program R
  • Wrote and presented data

Landscaper

Local Neighborhood Lawncare
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating and weeding
  • Mowed and edged lawns, using power mowers and edgers
  • Implemented irrigation methods to allow scheduled watering and to prevent waste
  • Planned garden and lawn installations with firm command of supply needs and space restrictions.

Porta John Technician and Maintenance

United Site Service
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Obtained and maintained daily records of porta john pick-ups and drop offs
  • Managed routes of crews for pick-ups and drop offs
  • Cleaned porta johns
  • Drove truck and trailer for delivery
  • Drove skid steer to load and unload porta johns
  • Mowed company lawns as assigned at company locations
  • Dumped trucks at water treatment plants to ensure proper and legal dumping way.

Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Environmental Biology -

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
05.2025

Minor in Business -

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
05-2025

Skills

  • Experience with ecological research equipment and procedures
  • Leadership in group and sports settings
  • Operating truck and trailer
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Reliability
  • Statistically analyze data with R
  • analysis and ecosystem health assessment
  • Field research experience
  • Statistical data analysis (R)
  • Excel knowledge: data entry and management
  • Electrical skills (basic)
  • Strong work ethic and reliability

Accomplishments

  • 2x Academic All-American
  • Dean’s List (6 semesters, 2021–2024)
  • 2x NAIA Track & Field All-American (2022–2023)
  • 7x All-Conference (Indoor & Outdoor Track, 2022–2023)
  • SURC Presentation of the Year Award

Timeline

Fish Biologist

Ohio EPA
06.2024 - 08.2024

Lab Assistant

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
05.2023 - 01.2024

Porta John Technician and Maintenance

United Site Service
06.2021 - 08.2022

Landscaper

Local Neighborhood Lawncare
03.2019 - 10.2022

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Environmental Biology -

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Minor in Business -

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Marcus Whaley