James Black is a 2016 graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Zoology and a minor in Animal Behavior. He has relevant experience working with organic dairy cows, lobsters, small mammals, and various animals as an intern at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. His experience also includes research assisting with voles in Alaska and working with the UNH research labs. He has leadership experience as a Resident Assistant and work experience in conferences, catering, and computer repair.

1. James Black
www.linkedin.com/in/jamesblack14/
5 Phillips St. Rutland, VT, 05701 jrs237@unh.edu 802-282-6193
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GPA: 3.76 May 2016
Major: B.S. Zoology (Pre-Veterinarian) – Minor: Animal Behavior Durham, NH
 Relevant Courses – AnimalBehavior, Animal Nutrition, Developmental and Molecular Biology, Calculus,
Genetics, Large Animal Handling, Organic and Bio Chemistry, Physics, Physiology,Statistics, Vertebrate Morphology
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE RESEARCH LABS February 2013 – Present
Durham, NH
 Preparing and feeding different rations for organic dairy cows on study
 Taking blood, fecal, urine, and baleage samples from organic dairy cows
 Manipulating lobsters and observing changes in circadian rhythm
 Reviewing and manipulating video clips of lobsters to run through movement detection software
 Identifying, skinning, and stuffing small mammals for museums and other researchers
 Taking tissue samples, measurements,and preparing skeletal material
SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER JUNE 2015 – August 2015
Program Intern Holderness, NH
 Animal diet preparation, handling, cleaning, bandaging, and other care
 Live animal presentations on and off site
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT July 2013 – August 2013
Small Mammal Technician May 2014 – August 2014
Toolik, AK
 Live and snap trapped, took measurements,collected samples, and PIT tagged voles
 Followed experimental protocol, laid out grids, preformed vegetation animal sign surveys, and analyzed data
 Taught new technicians handling and trapping techniques
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
RESIDENT ASSISTANT August 2013 – May 2015
Durham, NH
 Productively work as a team to manage a large University of New Hampshire Residence Hall
 Utilized effective communication skills, positive attitude, and approachability to create a fun and safe setting
OTHER EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CONFERENCES AND CATERING September 2015 – Present
Durham, NH
 Preparing and taking down event areas
 Serving and clearing food for clients
COMPUTER REPAIR FRONT DESKATTENDANT September 2012 – May 2015
Durham, NH
 Addressing client’s computer problems, while keeping them calm and informed in a time of stress
 Preforming computer rebuilds and installing programs requested