1. CANDICE C. GRESHAM
500 San Remo Court
College, Park Ga. 30349
Phone Number: 404-951-2473
Home Number: 404-707-4771
Email: cgresham1312@mytu.tuskegee.edu
Home email: royalconnections@hotmail.com
SS# 3988
Country of Citizenship: United States of America
Veteran’s Preference: N/A Highest Grade:
GS/3 & GS/4
OBJECTIVE
To work as an environmental scientist, in the areas of natural resource management, plant
and soil science, ecology and conservation. I want be in a position where my work can
contribute to the sustainability and preservation of our natural resources. I want my work
to support the organizations overall mission. I want to be able to experience personal
growth, as well as contribute to the growth and development of the organization and its
goals. I have a strong passion for conservation and have made a personal commitment to
work in agencies or organizations that are also committed to protect, manage and
preserve our natural resources for future generations to come.
SELF-MANAGEMENT, FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS
I have a very positive attitude. I am self-directed, an independent worker, self-motivated,
very dependable, trustworthy, a self-starter, very organized, a fast learner, efficient and
very productive. I have operated some mechanical farming and gardening equipment. I
have good leadership, management and supervisory skills, an analytical problem solver
and have good data entry skills. I love conducting research and have developed some
great research skills. I have copier machine skills, cash register skills, and good computer
skills, have power-point and excel spreadsheets skills, I have social media skills, good
telephone skills, good writing, editing and verbal skills. I am a people person and have
good customer service and sales skills. Organized and facilitated several events and have
good event planning skills. I have completed a public speaking course and have the
ability to speak some Spanish. I was an active member of 4-H, and elected as the 1st –
Vice President of a 4-H club. I have been active in organizations thru college, such as
SGA, Women’s Tennis team, and a member of a sorority. I have also been involved in
community outreach and service projects, on campus and in the local community.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Have had many achievements and success while in high school and college, I keep a
positive attitude and have demonstrated good leadership skills as well as the ability be a
good team player. I have received promotions and certificates for excellence on my jobs.
2. I am an honor roll student and have received honors and been awarded scholarships for
my academic and scholastic performance.
Candice C. Gresham
404-951-2473
cgresham1312@mytu.tuskegee.edu
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Georgia (UGA) Emerging Scholars Program
College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
2300 College Station Road
Athens, Georgia 30602
Date Employed: June 1, 2015 – August 1, 2015
Grade Level / Pay Salary - $3,000 per summer
Hours per week: 35-40 hours
Supervisor: Daniel Jackson
1-706-542-9023
djackso@uga.edu
Contact: Yes
Title: Biological / Science Lab Technician
Responsibilities involved working daily in the laboratory conducting research, collecting
specimen and conducting experiments in the area of horticulture. Involved facilitating a
study that involved in the development of a watermelon study and other vegetation
projects. Required analysis of data and compiled the data of a broad variety of produce
into a data base system and power-point presentation.
Office of USDA Liaison (Tuskegee University) CAENS
210 Henderson Building
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
Date: Employed March 2013 - May 2015
Grade Level / Pay Salary Starting Pay $7.25 per hour Current Pay $7.25
Hours per week: 20hrs
Supervisor- Rodney Stone: USDA Liaison
1-334-724-4493
Rodney.stone@osec.usda.gov
Contact: Yes
3. Title: Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities involve assisting USDA liaison with basic office duties. Providing
customer service to visitors, answering phone calls, performing data entry, light clerical
duties and serving as an office courier for campus deliveries.
J.D. Shields & Associate: LLC
3707 Main Street: Suite 21
College Park, Georgia 30337
Date Employed: Apri2009-June 2012
Grade Level/Pay/Salary: Starting Pay $10.00 hr. Ending Pay $12.00 Hours
per Week: 25 hrs.
Supervisor: J.D. Shields, 404-310-
4247 jdnetwork@jdshields.net
Contact: Yes
Title: Office Manager
Responsibilities involved assisting CEO with overall office management, operations and
customer service skills. Duties included typing, computer data entry, filing, answering
phone, appointment setting and ordering supplies. Responsibilities involved assisting the
CEO with the day-to-day office operations.
• Composed a 15- page client directory publication.
• Assisted the event coordinator with a monthly networking event.
• Maintained filing systems and retrieved documents
• Compiled data from various sources onto forms and database
Iowa State University - George Washington Carver Internship Program
College of Agricultural Sciences
139-D Curtis Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
Date Employed: June 2014 - August 2014
Grade Level / Salary: Starting Pay & Ending Pay $375. 00 per wk.
Hours per Week: 40hrs.
Supervisor: Dr. Theressa Cooper
1-515-294-8574
Email: tncooper@iastate.edu
Contact: Yes
Title: Horticulture & Research Intern
Responsibilities involved engaging in laboratory research and fieldwork
In the areas of Horticulture / Plant Soil Science. Planted a variety of cover crops and
tested their resistance to insects using a variety of herbicides along with testing various
4. fertilizers. I was exposed to vegetation survey methods and techniques. We used methods
to measure and analyze plant and did comparisons that we charted on graphs. I
demonstrated my findings, by taking photographs and creating slides and facilitated a
power-point presentation that I created.
Candice C. Gresham
404-951-2473
cgresham1312@mytu.tuskegee.edu
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY RESEARH & LAB SKILLS
Conducted individual and team experiments and research in the lab and out in the field
called fieldwork. Strong research, critical thinking, strong written and verbal
communication, observation and data analysis skills, use of lab equipment, such as flask,
Ph meters, photometers and flour meters. Created Power-Point presentations.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES
Camp Kippewa
Title: Camper/ Activity Participant
Summer 2009 – 2010 1 Kippewa
Dr.
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Director: Ginger Claire
207-933-2993
Salary: $(0)
Hours per week -10 hrs.
Contact: Yes
I participated in a White Water rafting trip, and sailing expedition & study of the ocean &
marine life & plants. We collected marine plants and did a study on ocean flora and
studied a variety of seaweeds. Climbed Mt. Katahdin. Observed plant life and species.
We presented findings to staff and our team .We collected a variety of ocean marine life
samples and measured and graphed the results. I produced and presented and discussed
to group.
Camp Waziyatah
Date: June 2008- 2009
2 Forest Place
Boston, Mass.02129
Director: Greg & Greg
207-583-2267
5. Salary: (0)
Hours per week: 12 hrs.
Greg@wazi.com
Contact: Yes
Candice C. Gresham
404-951-2473
cgresham1312@mytu.tuskegee.edu
Title: Camper / Activity Participant
Exploration and Mountain Climbing- Mt. Katadin; involved in a 3-day study measuring
rock & mineral mountain samples. Research project involved measuring erosion over a
period of time. I utilized a variety of tools and devices to measure the mineral
composition of several soil samples. We conducted a variety of different experiments. I
compiled a written report and developed a presentation. I presented it to a group of staff
instructors, my study team and investigators.
COLLEGE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES:
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
Ecology Class: Fisheries and Wildlife ( Bird Study) & 3-Day Field Trip to Dauphin
Island in the Gulf of Mexico, Mobile Bay and Mobile, Alabama.
Student Researcher
Day 1- Went out on fishing boat, for a deep sea fishing expedition and research project.
Did a pull or fishing net drag. Participated a study involving the identification of a wide
variety of and other ocean aquatic specimen.
Day 2- Went into the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to study and examine varieties of fish and
the identification of species and other ocean specimen. Observed some experiments and
watched a series of film..
Day 3 – Had the opportunity to participate in the identification and observation of a wide
variety of species of bird’s migrating, because Dauphin Island is located right near the
bird’s flight path. With the help of telescope and binoculars, this equipment allowed us to
identify and make several observations. I photographed many of the birds, so I would
have the data needed to could create & facilitate a future power-point presentation.
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine - Vet-Step Program
Title: Student / Researcher- Date: June- 2010
201 Patterson Hall
Tuskegee University,
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
Supervisor: Dr. James Webster
6. 334-727-8174 websterj@tuskegee.edu
Salary: $ (0)
Hours per week: 8hrs
Contact: Yes
Candice C. Gresham
404-951-2473
cgresham1312@mytu.tuskegee.edu
• Participated in (3) biomedical research projects
• I was involved during the summer in an ongoing study of endocrine and genetic
biology. Recorded and summarized data, involved data analysis and created
reports and chart findings. Responsibilities also involved graphing and creating
reports displaying a variety of statistics. Edited the original draft for a published
journal, involved microbiology cell study using lab microscopes.
• Laboratory management; involved managing equipment and maintenance
including, cleaning, restocking, and preparing materials.
• Research Study on the effect of mechanical stimuli on skeletal structures and
dissected a cat. Experimental results were then graphed and included and created
a Power Point presentation.
Morehouse College - Math & Science Program
Title: Student / Researcher – Summer 2010 & 2011
830 Westview Drive- Unit 134
Atlanta, Ga.30314
Director: Dr. Rubye J. Byrd
Supervisor: Kenyatta Stubbs
404-215-2671
Salary: $ (0)
Hours per week: 40 hrs.
Contact: Yes
Involved in several summer research projects in the university science labs. Worked on
research teams and conducted several experiments. One research project involved
measuring soil content and the effects of adding various minerals and fertilizers to the
soil, measuring and grafting results of soils that were treated with a variety of fertilizers
and minerals, recording the results and how these additives affected the plants growth.
Conducted online research, collected data made data entries, and assisted professors with
ongoing science research projects.
7. Atlanta Technical College: Green Technology Program
Title: Technology Student/ Researcher – Summer 2009 -
2010 1560 Metropolitan Parkway S.W. Atlanta, GA.30310
Director: Leonard Burge. 404-225-4611
lburge@atlantatech.edu
Salary- $ (0)
Hours a Week: 25 hrs.
Contact: Yes
Supervised student teams and aided in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity
house and a solar greenhouse. We were involved in a study exploring solar energy. We
experimented with a variety of solar energy panels in the greenhouse and measured
how the different panels affected the plant life and its growth compared to plain glass
panels. We gave pretentions on the outcomes.
ORGANIZATIONS & HONORS
• Student Government Association (SGA) 2012, 2013 & 2014
• Tuskegee University Honor Roll- 20130 2014
• ATAC- Atlanta-Tuskegee Alumni Chapter: Awarded Scholarship Honors for
Academic Excellence 2014-2015
• Tuskegee University Pre- Alumni Club 2013-2014 term & 2014-2015 term
• MANRRS Member- 2013-2014 tern & 2014-2015
• PAWC- Conference participant – 2011 & 2013
• NSCR Conference Attendee- November, 2013
• Annual Farmers Conference- 2013, 2014
• The National Conservancy Member 2014-2015
COMPUTER SKILLS
Data Entry Skills, Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word and Power-Point, Photo Shop
& Excel
EDUCATION
High School:
Westlake High School; Earned Diploma in 2012
2400 Union Road
Atlanta, GA 30349
404-346-6400
EDUCATION
College: Tuskegee University
1200 W. Montgomery Rd.
Tuskegee, AL 36088
334-727-8011
8. Currently Enrolled 2014-2015: Classification: Senior: Pursuing a Bachelor of Science
Major: Environmental Science/ Natural Resource Management / Conservation
Expected Date of Graduation: May, 2017
