This document is a resume for Erin McDede, who is expected to graduate from the University of North Florida in April 2017 with a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a certificate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She has a 3.58 GPA and coursework in ecology, animal behavior, conservation biology, and environmental science. Her experience includes undergraduate research assisting with oyster reef and eel population studies, as well as internships organizing inventory and processing shipments. She has skills in Microsoft Office, field research techniques, and database entry.

1. 3385 Savannahs Trail Erin McDede erin.mcdede@gmail.com
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (321)-506-6940
Education
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL Expected April 2017
B.S from UNF College of Arts and Science
Certificate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Will graduate with Honors from Hicks Honors College
Cumulative GPA: 3.58
Coursework Includes: Ecology, Animal Behavior, Conservation Biology, and Introduction to
Environmental Science
Undergraduate Independent Research:American Eel Population Study in Guana River, Oyster
Reef Restoration Project in Mantanzas River
Skills
Computer Programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AIMS (familiar with)
Field Research: Identification of desired target species,use of Flow Meter and YSI, recording data,
database entry
Experience
Intern, Katherine Way Collections, Jacksonville, FL April 2016-present
 Organized warehouse and supervised six workers during warehouse inventory
 Checks-in, counts,and packages new merchandise
 Creates pick-tickets and processes shipments in AIMS; assists with wholesale and web order shipments
Undergraduate ResearchStudent, Dr. Kelly Smith in UNF Biology Lab August 2015-present
 Assisted in Oyster Reef Tray Recovery Field Research at current sites along Mantanzas River weekly
 Identified and collected Mud Crabs, Porcelain Crabs, Grass Shrimp
Independent Research Project, Dr. Smith/ Dr. Johnson in UNF Biology Lab Dec. 2015-March 2016
 Lead undergraduate student fordirected independent studies research for American Eel Population
Demographic Study; coordinated with Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission
 Conducted three-four nighttime samplings weekly with a graduate student at the Guana River Dam,
GTMNERR location
 Supervised at least one other undergraduate student every night; five undergraduate students total
throughout the sampling season
 Identified, sorted,counted multiple fish species’ larvae, grass shrimp, crustaceans,American and speckled-
worm elver eels; identified and verified determined life-stage of American eels in lab
 Assisted in data input and data analysis for Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission
 Authored a research paper (not published)titled: American elver eel and glass eel (Anguilla rostrata)
migration and effects of environmental factors
Food Services, Dollywood Theme Park, Pigeon Forge, TN May 2015-July 2015
 Assisted in food preparation process
 Worked multiple locations within the park as a cashier and proficient in up-selling products
 Opened and closed multiple food locations which included counting and preparing the cash register,
cleaning the food preparation room, and re-stocking
Honors and Awards
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship January 2016
UNF Blue and Silver Scholarship 2013-present
UNF Presidential Scholarship 2013-present
UNF College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List 2013-2014
Ospreys in Action Community-Based Learning Center Scholarship October 2014
Girl Scout Gold Award (equivalent to a Boy Scout Eagle Award) May 2013
Other Memberships and Activities
Alternative Spring Break Trip Team Leader,UNF Oct. 2014-Mar. 2015
Organized an 8-day environmental restoration trip to remove invasive plant species and improve water
quality in the Hiwassee Watershed; co-lead trip planning meetings, supervised 10 team members
Navigators Campus Ministry Freshmen Bible Study Leader, UNF Aug. 2015-April 2016
Conducted weekly bible studies for 10 freshmen girls; attended study planning meetings weekly
Church of Eleven22 3rd
Grade Teacher/Special Needs Assistant September 2015-present
Assist with teaching the Bible Lesson for 25-40 kids on Sunday’s during 11:22 service; focus on teaching and
assisting a student with impaired vision and leg braces to be included in the les son with the other kids.