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Joshua B. Heiss

Permanent Address Current Address
402 University St. 403 University St.
West Lafayette, IN 47906 West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 317-743-1948 Phone: 317-743-1948

Career

Objective: I want to develop skills and experience in international trade policies related to agriculture and natural resources.

Education: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science, June 1997

Major: Natural Resources and Environmental Science

GPA: 2.9 on a 4.0 scale

Major Subjects: Minor Subjects:

Chemistry Russian

Economics Communications

Ecology Environmental Policy

Employment

History: Personal Lawn Care Business

(Summers 1988-Present)

Maintenance, Housekeeping.

McCutcheon Residence Hall

(Summers 1993-94)

Cashier, Janitor, and Delivery Driver.

Arth Drugs (Fall 1990-95)

City Beautification, Landscaping, and Public Relations

West Lafayette Parks Department (Summer 1995)

International

Experience: Purdue’s international study abroad program to Russia in the summer of 1996. An 11 week program studying transitions in Russian agriculture in the cities of Ryazan and Novgorod.

Activities and

Organizations: Environmental Science Club (1993-present)

Agriculture Council Option Club Representative (1996)

Agriculture Advisor Committee 1996


Colleen V. Milligan

Campus address: 705 N 5th St. #18, Lafayette, IN 47901, (765) 742-5320,

cmilliga@expert.cc.purdue.edu

Permanent address: 63 Rutherford Circle, Sterling, VA, 20165, (703) 450-1381

jmilliga@erols.com

 

Objective

Seeking a position that will utilize knowledge of Environmental Assessment, and Environmental Compliance. Familiar with CAA, CWA, RCRA, SDWA, and Superfund. Experienced in sampling and analysis of soil and water. Would welcome international opportunities in these areas.

 

Experience

Environmental Analyst, LABAT-ANDERSON INCORPORATED, McLean, Virginia (May 1995-Present)

  • Supported technology strategic planning in the areas of cleanup, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, global environmental change, and energy conservation/renewal resources for the DoD/DOE/EPA Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP).
  • Participated in environmental analyses in compliance, pollution, and environmental and land use planning for the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence.

Corporate Fellowship Program, Novgorod, Russia; Funded by the US Department of Education (June 2-August 4, 1997

  • Translated an EPA pamphlet on Radon into Russian. This was to be able to inform the Novgorod region about the problems that could arise from the radon pollution that exists there.
  • Prepared a seminar for Russian and Indiana Companies.
  • Furthered personal knowledge of Russian language and culture.

Study Abroad, Ryazan and Novgorod, Russia; Funded by the United States Information Agency (May 16-August 1, 1996)

  • Studied the different agriculture, ecology, economic, and government systems in Russia.
  • Furthered knowledge of Russian language.

Intern, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Office of Federal Activities, Washington, D.C. (December 1994-January 1995)

  • Reviewed all 1990-1993 EISs for evidence of Canadian and Mexican transboundary contamination by American pollutants. Data supports U.S. policy on cross-boundary impacts of Federal actions.
  • Researched EISs for extensions granted for impact period of alternatives to the proposed actions.

Laboratory Assistant, HYDROSYSTEMS INC., STERLING, VIRGINIA (February-August 1993)

  • Developed environmental solutions for water contamination problems.
  • Tested soil and water samples (collected around storage tanks or from rivers) for oil, chemical, and heavy metal contamination.
  • Tested the pH of these substances for acid/base status.


Polly R. Rhodes

45 N. Salisbury St. Apt 18

West Lafayette, IN 47906

(317) 743-3321

Objective A summer internship related to Recreation Resources with an opportunity to contribute to environmental educational and to gain practical interpretation skills.

Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907

Expected Graduation: May 1998

Degree: Recreational Resources

Minor: International Studies

GPA: 3.6/4.0

Concordia Lutheran High School 1989-1993

Courses Dendrology Vertebrate Zoology Agronomy

Forest Silvics Ecology Silviculture

Forest Ecosystems Recreation Arboriculture Practice

Environmental Education Physiology of Woody Plants

Language/

International Spanish 101, 102, 201 Russian 101, 112

Understanding Maori Studies 114

Courses:

Accomplishments:

Member of Golden Key Club

Deans List/Semester Honors (2 semesters of 4.0/4.0)

AACIP Board Member

Studied Abroad at Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand

Russian Internship in Novgorod, Russia

Certified CPR/First Aid

Certified Environmental Educator: Project Wild, Project Learning Tree

Employment

History RJR Nabisco, Merchandising Sales Specialist.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, (June 1992-May 1994)

Developed Communication Skills through daily public contact

Responsible for completion of daily calls on chain stores, supermarkets, independent stores and wholesalers.

YMCA of the Rockies, Food Service staff

Estes Park, Colorado, (May 1995-August 1995)

Enhanced Communication Skills

Allowed travel throughout the surrounding National Parks

Purdue Memorial Union, Food Service staff

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (September 1996-Present)

Activities/ Running; participated in the Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio Marathons, crew club

Interests at Purdue and New Zealand, skiing, hiking, reading, Delta Zeta sorority

Mindy Shroyer

Campus Address Permanent Address
324 W. Lutz, Apt. 2 7110 E. Centennial
West Lafayette, IN 47906 Muncie, IN 47303
Phone: (327) 743-0582 Phone: (317) 747-9235
e-mail: melinda@ecn.purdue.edu

 

E d u c a t i o n

One year at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Focus in Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Option: Food Process Engineering

Expected Graduation Date: December 1999

GPA: 2.79/4.00

W o r k E x p e r i e n c e

Sales Representative, Secretary

Shroyer’s Pools and Spas, Muncie, Indiana (Summer 1995, 1996)

  • Diagnosed and presented solutions to customers’ pool and spa problems
  • Tested pool and spa water and performed calculations on how to correct chemical imbalances
  • Executed general secretarial activities, including, but not limited to, fielding customer questions over the phone, faxing materials, and scheduling for service
  • Helped open and paint pools when needed

Farmers Aid

Family farm

  • Helped prepare grain for marketing
  • Aided in the transportation of grain from machinery to grain bins to grain elevators
  • General maintenance of property and farm machinery
  • Construction and landscaping

A c t i v i t i e s a n d H o n o r s

  • Member of the Society of Women Engineers
  • Favorite activities include writing and reading short stories and poetry

 

  Christopher C. Stark

359 Vine St. 4930 S. 975 E.
West Lafayette, IN 47906 Zionsville, IN 46077
Phone: 743-3155 (ext. 22) Phone: (317)-873-5617
e-mail: cstark@pasture. Ecn.purdue.edu

 

Objective

To find an internship that will be both challenging as well as interesting.

Education

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

B.S. in Agriculture and Biological Engineering

Option: Soil and Water/Environmental Engineering

Expected Graduation Date: December 1998

GPA: 3.44/4.00

Work Experience

Laborer

Max & Erma’s Restaurant (Summer 1996)

  • Bussed tables
  • Washed dishes

Veterinary Technician

Lafayette Rd. Veterinary Hospital (August 1993 to present)

  • Handling patients
  • Clinical work
  • Clerical work
  • Janitorial duties

Laborer

Akard’s True Value Hardware Store (April 1992 to August 1993)

  • Salesperson
  • Stocking of merchandise
  • Cashier
  • Some customer service jobs

Activities and Honors

  • Fairway Cooperative (Scholarship Chairman)
  • Campus Crusade for Christ
  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
  • Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society

Eric M. Stephenson

312 South 6th St. #4

Lafayette, Indiana 47901

(317) 429-6374

 

Education

Purdue University Major: Psychology
Graduation: May ‘98 Minor: Computer Science

 

Work Experience

Purdue University Research Assistant August ‘96-Present
Department of Education Aid in collection and analysis of data. Perform literature searches and reviews. Participate in research focused discussion groups.
Purdue University Laboratory Research Assistant January ’96 – August ‘96
Department ofPsychology Ran experiments. Used computer to collect, analyze, and represent data. Cared for animals.
Pinkerton Security Security Officer February ’96 – August ‘96
ESSEX Plant Monitored plant gates and telephones. Made frequent security patrols.
Grayline of Luggage Handler February ’96 – August ‘96
Alaska Worked with crew of ten to ensure prompt service for tourists. Often assumed supervisory duties.
J.C. Penney Sales and Service Representative September ’94 – May ‘95
Corporation Assisted customers. Maintained clean environment. Helped create displays.
Fan Fair Sales and Service Representative October ’89 – January ‘90
Incorporated Provided customer service October ’90 – January ‘91

Honors and Activities

Academic Semester Honors

Secretary of Psi Chi – National Honor Society in Psychology

Purdue Russian Club

Volunteer at the Lafayette Adult Reading Academy

Thomas Michael Urdal
Permanent address current address
300 North Fairway Dr. 300 North Salisbury St.
Connersville, IN 47331 West Lafayette, IN 47906
(317) 825-4301 Email urdal@pasture.ecn.purdue.edu

OBJECTIVE

A process control, manufacturing, or management job in pharmaceuticals.

EDUCATION

B.S. Biochemistry (December 1997)

B.S. Food Engineering (December 1997)

Purdue University GPA 2.8/4.0 (earned over 50% of college education)

The National Agriculture University of Ukraine

SIGNIFICANT COURSES

Organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, biology, fermentation processes, microbiology, process controls, chemical reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, engineering economics, food plant design

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Equation Solvers (mathematica and ees)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (Prof. Ladisch) (Spring 95-Fall 96)

  • Designed a procedure for testing the rate of hydrolysis of cellulose by cellulases
  • Modeled the hydrolysis reaction using enzyme kinetics
  • Analyzed samples using HPLC

Purdue University Food Science Department (ecology lab) (Spring 1995)

  • Performed experiments involving the extraction of resveratrol from wine
  • Used HPLC to analyze extractions

Halla Climate Control (HCC) Pyongteak, South Korea (May 1994-July 1994)

  • Conducted tests involving bacteria found in air conditioning systems
  • Implemented English language training for engineers

Stant Metal Plating Connersville, IN (May 1993-August 1993)

  • Factory worker

Purdue University Cafeterias (Spring 1992-1993)

  • Assisted in management of student cafeteria

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Biochemical and Food Process Engineering Club (vice president of industrial relations)

Student internship program to Russia (summer of 1997)

Study Abroad (The National Agriculture University of Ukraine summer 1995)

Mid-East Championship Rugby Tea, (1992-1993)

Purdue Ultimate Frisbee Team, Purdue Outing Club, Racquet Ball, Golf

Scott R. Wiens

 

Objective: To learn and acquire experience in farming, water systems and drainage systems from an international viewpoint.

Education: 1995 Spring I.U.P.U.I. Indianapolis, IN

Freshman Engineering

1995- 1996 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Agricultural Engineering

Activities: 1993 – 1994 Warsaw, Poland

Foreign Exchange student through Rotary Club International

    • I spent 1 year living in Poland and learning the language and customs.
    • I attended school like a normal student and participated in their activities (i.e. field trips, dancing on the weekends, social gatherings, Christmas parties, etc.)

1995 – 1996 Christian Ministry Center West Lafayette, IN

Active member or CMC Church

    • Mission trips
    • Work projects
    • Bible studies (taking part and leading)

Experience: 1991 – 1996 Indiana

Soccer Referee

    • I have refereed soccer matches of ages 8 though Over 40.
    • I have also worked at Purdue’s Co-Rec for indoor and outdoor soccer.

Spring 1995 Office Depot Indianapolis, IN

Floor Salesman

    • I helped customers find needed items and provided information that they could use to come to decisions.
    • I also helped keep the shelves stocked and furniture maintained.

Summer 1996 Manitoqua Ministries Frankfort, IL

Lifeguard/Summer Counselor

    • As a lifeguard, I taught swim lessons in the morning and afternoons and watched the pool during free swims.
    • As a counselor, I spent quality time with campers and portrayed a Christian lifestyle with devotional and interactions with other campers and counselors.

School: 24 Russell St. West Lafayette, IN 47996 (H) 743-1580

Home: 1666 O’Bara Ct. Carmel, IN 46033 (H) (317) 843-9390

 

Benton Preston Wisehart

b5282832@expert.cc.purdue.edu

PERMANENT ADDRESS CURRENT ADDRESS
P.O. Box 6452 P.O. Box 2524
Los Osos, CA 93402 West Lafayette, IN 47906
(805) 528-2604 (765) 743-7978

OBJECTIVE

Attain a career in the agricultural business sector that will allow me to utilize all aspects of my education as well as my communication skills, and eventually my international experience.

EDUCATION

Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN 47906

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

Minor in International Understandings

Graduation: December 1998

Modesto Junior College: Modesto, CA 95350

Associate of Science in Agricultural Business

Graduation: May 1995

SIGNIFICANT COURSES

Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Marketing, International Agricultural Development, International Agricultural Economics, Economic History of the U.S., Farm Management, Russian Language, Russian Political Science, Soviet History, Cultural Geography

WORK EXPERIENCE

Slavia Television: "Economist" Television Program Novgorod, Russia

Intern Summer 1997

Assisted in the daily responsibilities of data collection, programming, editing, and reporting.

Heartland Cooperative Romney, IN

Full Time Custom Chemical Applicator 8/95 – 7/95

Involved with all aspects of fertilizer application and handling, customer service, soil testing, inventory, large equipment operation and maintenance.

Dual Arch International ; Independent Foreclosure Corporation Modesto, CA

Customer Service Specialist 8/93 – 7/95

Responsible for all aspects of foreclosure process, developed intensive customer service skills, dealt extensively with various government agencies, prcticed daily computer and office equipment skills, organized an archiving system custom to Dual Arch International’s needs.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Corporate Fellowship in Novgorod, Russia (Summer 1997)

Agricultural Economics Club, Purdue Polo Team, Purdue Horse Judging Team, Sam Luis Obispo County California Jr. Fairboard Member, California Natural Disaster Relief Volunteer

 

Wesley B. Young
CAMPUS ADDRESS PERMANENT ADDRESS
800 David Ross Road 8733 Washington Blvd. E. Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47906 Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 497-2394 (317) 575-8343
Email: youngw@foodsci.purdue.edu

OBJECTIVE

A position in food Manufacturing/Operations. Possibly in the supervision or management area.

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Bachelors degree in Food Manufacturing and Operations

4 semesters, completed, G.P.A.: 2.9/4/0

Expected Graduation Date: Spring 1999

Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand

Study Abroad Program

1 semester, July-November 1995

North Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

Graduated in June 1994

G.P.A.: 3.2/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Furrow Building Materials, Indianapolis, IN (Nora)

Yard Office Operation/Yard and Warehouse Worker, May-August 1996

-customer assistance, operated cash register, monitored incoming and outgoing loads of

lumber and building materials, paperwork dealing with A.R. accounts, returns, purchases, forklift operator, stocker, cut lumber, maintenance of lumber yard, unloading and loading of trucks, assisted in delivery of loads, maintained files of paperwork.

Furrow Building Materials, Indianapolis, IN (Nora)

Yard and Warehouse Worker, November – January 1995/1996

-customer assistance, forklift operator, stocker, cut lumber, maintenance of lumberyard,

unloading and loading of trucks.

Furrow Building Materials Indianapolis, IN (Nora)

Yard and Warehouse Worker, June – August 1994

-work description same as above

American Eagle Outfitters, Indianapolis, IN (Castleton)

Sales position

-customer assistance, maintenance of store and clothing, stocker, kept records of incoming

and outgoing merchandise.

Activities & Honors

Theta Chi Fraternity

Intramural Athletics – Participated on first place Greek conference athletic teams.

Participated in Study Abroad Program (one semester in New Zealand)

Varsity Basketball (four years in high school)

Volunteer for freshmen tours of Purdue University

 

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