1. Garrett Golke
Des Moines, Iowa
712.360.0556
Garrett.Golke@cune.org
EDUCATION
Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science with an Emphasis in Geography
• Relevant Coursework: Ecology and Field Biology, Environmental Law and Policy, Physical
Geography and Geology, General Biology I and II, Introduction to Statistics, General Chemistry,
Marketing, Environmental Science, Public Relations, Business Communications, Marketing, Introduction
to Global Positioning Systems, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Advanced Geographic
Information Systems, Urban Geography, and Resource Management in the National Parks.
• GPA 3.54
CURRENT POSTION
MONSANTO, Ankeny, Iowa
Lab Technician II 40 Hours/Week, March 31st
, 3rd
Shift
• Extracts DNA from plant tissues and seeds using high-tech automated biocels.
• Responsible for general lab duties including seed preparation, running automated equipment, data
gathering, and troubleshooting.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of plant tissues and seeds.
• Reports daily laboratory procedures and findings to team members and supervisors.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory and robotic equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAMP CONCORDIA, Gowen, Michigan
Program Specialist and Aquatic Supervisor 80 Hours/Week, Summer 2014
• Communicated and met with management to ensure programs ran smoothly and efficiently.
• Organized and led camp activities such as singing, crafts, Bible studies, sports, and field games.
• Managed and supervised children ages K-12, teaching them life values and morals.
• Conferred with management to discuss and resolve problems that occur with camp programs,
schedules, and children.
• Performed maintenance with power tools, shovels, mowers, tractors, rakes, and blowers.
• Enforced rules and regulations of camp facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
• Managed and supervised children, adults, and staff personnel on a lake beachfront.
• Communicated and met with lifeguards, instructing them what to do in emergency situations and
how to work together on a beachfront.
CITY OF SEWARD, Seward, Nebraska
GIS/Administrative Intern 15 Hours/ Week, February 18th
– May 16th 2014
• Implemented the use of Beehive technologies for all departments in the city of Seward.
• Researched and wrote three grants for the city and attained one totaling more than $8,000.
• Organized and proof read various city documents.
ENVIROSCIENCE INC., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Lake Management Intern 40 Hours/Week, Summer 2013
• Performed aquatic vegetation field surveys using practiced scientific methods.
• Cultured and analyzed insects and vegetation in a lab.

2. • Implemented biological control on lakes.
• Captured insects in the field for biological use.
• Imputed data onto GIS maps using GPS devices in the field.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WILDLIFE DIVISION, Belding, Michigan
W-4 State Worker 40 Hours/Week, Summer 2012
• Managed and constructed wildlife habitats for an array of wildlife.
• Surveyed and collected data on wildlife such as deer, geese, and rattlesnakes.
• Provided visitor services by explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints,
and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
• Surveyed state parks to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and
flora.
• Performed routine maintenance on state hunting grounds.
RECENT EXPERIENCE
SOUNDTECH INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Temporary Worker 40 Hours/Week, August 29 2014-Feburary 27 2015
• Ran industrial machines that made soundboards.
• Maintained and entered data into computer programs.
• Surveyed material for defects.
• Built and filled boxes with various materials.
• Trained new workers in labor practices and computer programs.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
• ESRI ArcMap 10.1
• ESRI Community Analyst
• Microsoft Office
• Arc Hydro
• Beehive Software
• Garmin (eTrex Legend, Oregon 55OT)
• Trimble Juno 3B GPS
• Garafa GIS Pro
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Four year member of varsity track and field team at Concordia University.
• Two year member of varsity basketball team at Concordia University.
• Poster Presentation at Nebraska GIS/LIS Association Symposium, “The Spatial
Distribution of L.C.M.S Camp Counselors.” April 17th 2013, Kearney, Nebraska.
• Oral Presentation at Concordia University Research Symposium, “The Potential
Effects of a Keystone Pipeline Leak on Local Rivers.” April 15th 2014, Seward, Nebraska.
• 3 Time Honor Roll Student.
• Gamma Theta Upsilon Member
• NAIA Scholar Athlete.