The document is a resume for Kelly Erin Hansen that outlines her education in biology and environmental studies from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, along with related coursework and certifications. It also lists her research experience, skills, and select work experience including positions at Illumitex, Cherry Capital Foods, TLC Hydroponics, and The North Carolina Arboretum Germplasm Repository that utilized her scientific background. The objective expresses her desire to obtain a fulfilling career that utilizes her education and experience to promote environmental and biological research.

1. Kelly Erin Hansen
4610 M-55
Cadillac, MI 49601
(828) 851-0486
Email:kehansen89@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I seek opportunities that will enable me to obtain a fulfilling career that will utilize my scientific abilities, education
and experience to promote and develop environmental and biological research. I thrive with having a multitude of
tasks and a clear view of the common goal. Hard-working individual that desires hands-on opportunities for learning
and career advancement.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Studies – Majors: General Biology and Ecology and
Environmental Biology University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC (May 2011)
 Biology Club member
 Distinction from Environmental Studies Department
 Overall GPA: 3.478
Coursework in Psychology and Sociology. Asheville-Buncombe Community College, Asheville, NC (2005-2007)
RELATED COURSEWORK
Ecology and Evolution, Ecol. and Field Biology, Wetland Ecology, Stream Ecology, Botany, Biology of Seed
Plants, Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology, Environmental Geology, Soils, Principles of Zoology, Genetics
CERTIFICATIONS
Plant identification, voucher specimen preparation, and retention sample storage protocols for natural
products. Bionetwork April 2013.
RESEARCH
"Invasive species pose a threat to biodiversity: a review of common exotic invasive plants in the Southeast
United States and Carolina region" May 2011, Research review paper. Presented to UNC-A Biology Department
"Physiological effects of Alliaria petiolata extracts on mycorrhizal association with Lactuca sativa" December
2009, Cooperative research project. Presented to UNC-Asheville Biology Department
SKILLS
Proficient in proper sampling techniques for plants, soil, water, sample preparation, sample retention and
organization, quantitative measurements, chemical and equipment inventory, Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint, DiaLux lighting software
Excellent abilities with using hydroponic chemistry sensors, taxonomic keys, plant presses, mass spectroscopy,
polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, HPLC, acid/base titrations, chemical glassware washing, and other
laboratory procedures
Competent in communications, databases and data entry, primary literature research, writing, customer service,
cooperative work, independent learning, problem solving
SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE
Illumitex, Austin, TX Horticultural Sales Scientist for precision LED manufacturer. Maintained plant growth trials
with horticultural LEDs and assisted with client trials. Responded to sales and technical inquiries via email and
phone. Continual research of new advances to the field. Provided LED lighting layout recommendations for each
client with software (DiaLux). Applications ranged from vertical farms, greenhouses, home conservatories, living
walls, research facilities, home-growers, and Cannabis cultivators. (December 2014-August 2015)
Cherry Capital Foods, Traverse City, MI Quality Control Specialist for a Michigan-made food wholesaler. Daily
inspection of produce, proteins, value-added products. Maintained data on spoilage rates, cooler temperatures, lot
numbers. Assisted in data transfer from QuickBooks to Edible software. Contacted corresponding managers in
Purchasing Department regarding inventory and/or quality issues. (May 2014-November 2014)

2. TLC Hydroponics, Traverse City, MI Project manager and coordinator of research and development for indoor
vertical hydroponic vegetable production. JT “Chip” Hoagland and Evan Smith organized the start of this project.
Worked with prototype machine designed for indoor agriculture. Focus of project on LED lighting options,
automation, proper nutrient management, monitoring plant health, and species/varietal trials. (July 2013-November
2014)
The North Carolina Arboretum Germplasm Repository, Asheville, NC Worked with director Dr. Joe-Ann
McCoy and chemist Dr. James Lyles primarily on plant and endophyte extracts for medicinal potential. Created
SOPs and maintained MSDS for department. Maintained experimental plots, labeled and recorded accession
numbers, properly stored extracts and vouchers, and assisted chemist with transferring extracts. Prepared HPTLC
plates by hand and with Camag Linomat. Analysis of plates under different light regimes to determine botanical
identity. Community outreach with Cherokee Tribal Nation, creation of traditional herbal medicines herbarium for
education. (March 2012-June 2013)
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, Fletcher, NC Paid internship with NC State
University Soil Science Department. Supervised by Dr. Ron Gehl. Obtained and processed soil and tissue samples
for variety of crops including apples, blackberries, tobacco, and perennial grasses. Activities include measured
experimental plots, planted crops, applied fertilizers, harvested crops, organized and labeled samples, and plot
maintenance. (Summer of 2010)
Buncombe County Schools, Enka High School, Candler, NC Worked as student tutor. Duties included helping
students with homework, following progress, creating reports of students for teachers. (August 2006-June 2007)
Reuter Family YMCA of Western North Carolina, Asheville, NC Worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for
private and group lessons. Swim instructor of the Month for March 2006. (August 2005-March 2007)