1. William Chadwick Lewis
(615)-478-7782
williamclewis01@gmail.com
OBJECTIVES
To be admitted into graduate school for the purpose of graduating with a master’s of
science in marine biology. To start a career in the marine biology field.
EDUCATION
 University of Georgia, Athens, GA 2010 -
2012
 Georgia College & State University B.S in Biology
May 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
 Level 1 MDEA (Multinational Diving Educators Association International) Open
Water Scuba Certification 2002
 Enriched Air Scuba Certification through PADI 2011
 Level 1 Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) Fish Spotter 2010
 First Aid CPR AED Certification by American Heart Association 2015
AWARDS
 Dean’s List 2008-2010
 HOPE Scholarship 2009-2013
 President’s List 2010
 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member 2010 to 2013
EXPERIENCE
 Traveled to Crystal River, FL / Jekyll Island, GA / and San Salvador, Bahamas as
part of the Georgia Military College Biology Club: 2008-2010
o Studied local reefs, fish species, and the ecology of the area
 Georgia Military College Preparatory High School Milledgeville, GA Rifle
Instructor: 2009
 Western Atlantic and Caribbean Fish Survey Fish Spotter, as part of REEF (Reef
Environmental Education Foundation) July 2010
 Surveyed local reefs and different species of fish
 Pringle Lab Technician May to December 2011
 Picks, identifies, and preserves aquatic insects from Trinidad stream samples
using standard protocols
 Research in the importance of local adaptation of fish in mediating ecosystem
structure and function in the wild.
 Bridge Bay Marina Dock Hand June-September 2015
o Assistant Customers in boat rentals
o
PUBLICATIONS
 Capstone Research

2. o Alga Community Composition in Lake Sinclair, Georgia, USA. The
purpose of the study was to examine the seasonal changes in the
composition of alga communities; and compare the fall and spring
communities.
 The Earth Charter in Action at the University of Georgia, Athens
STRENGTHS & INTERESTS
 Interested in insects and applications of algae in renewable fields
 Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions and demonstrates a sense
of urgency
 Recreational sailor, scuba diver, and outdoorsman
 Solid verbal and written communication skills
 Excellent research skills
 Driven, dedicated, and disciplined
 A strong leader in small groups and great team member
 Efficient independent worker with great observational skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 Study the fields of Ecology and Marine Biology
 Years of outdoor wilderness and ocean experience
REFERNECES
Crystal Cassidy
Bridge Bay Marina Manager
sissycassidy@yahoo.com
Dr. Kalina Manoylov
Associate Professor
Georgia College & State University
202 Herty Hall GCSU Campus
Milledgeville, GA 31061
kalina.manoylov@gcsu.edu
478-445-2439
Wim Kolk
Bridge Bay Marina Co-Manager
wimdarla@gmail.com
Troy Simon
Doctoral Student
Odum School of Ecology
University of Georgia
tsimon@uga.edu
(239)-246-8525