Current
plans: applying to law school
E-mail: blueabandn@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
• Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Masters of Urban Planning.
GPA: 3.833.
• Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas. Graduated with a
B.S. in Renewable Natural Resources in December 2002 with a GPA: 3.141.
EXPERIENCE
| 5/03-present | Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Landscape
Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. Member of Environmental
and Planning and Sustainability Lab. - Conducted research in collaborative ecosystem management. Administered a survey to on forest companies participation in collaborative ecosystem management. Article is titled “Motivations for the forestry industry to participate in collaborative ecosystem management initiatives” and is in press for Journal of Forest Policy and Economics. - Conducted research in what drives nonconformity or sprawl within Southern Florida. This paper has been submitted for publication in the Journal of the American Planning Association. - Currently completing my Masters research on the placement of mitigation banks in Florida, which will eventually be submitted for publication. |
| 2/03 | Judged district cross-examination debate at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. |
| 6/02-8/02 | Water Quality Specialist Intern at the Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD) in Big Spring, Texas. Conducted routine field sampling of river, streams, and reservoirs as well as updated the CRMWD Water Sampling Standard Operating Procedure Manual. |
| 5/01-8/01 | Office manager/secretary for Systek Computing Technologies in Bryan, Texas. |
| 3/00 | Judged at University Interscholastic League State Cross-Examination Debate. |
| 9/97-8/98 | Employed by Karl W. Vancil, Attorney-at-Law. Worked as law office clerk. |
AWARDS
Year Honor / Award
| 2003-2004 | - Recipient of the David Pugh Planning and Law Scholarship - Received Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Assistantship |
| 1998-2002 | - Association of Former Students Foundation Scholar, Landon
Foundation Scholar, Texas Interscholastic League Scholar, 4-H/Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Recipient. |
| 2002 | - Named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall and Spring of 2002. |
| 2001 | - Advanced to National Mock Trial Association Tournament in St. Paul, MN. |
| 2000 | - Advanced to National Mock Trial Association Tournament
in St. Paul, MN. - Participated in SCOM 203 (Introduction to Public Speaking) Public Speaking Contest. Placed 1st out of 1000 students. Taping of my class speeches have been used for teaching purposes in SCOM 203. - Awarded 5th place at the Regional Mock Trial Association Tournament in Birmingham, AL. |
| 1999 | - Awarded 3rd place at the University of Texas Mock Trial
Invitational Tournament. Received 1st Best Witness Award for portrayal of
character in the case. - Awarded 4th place at the Regional Mock Trial Association Tournament in Birmingham,AL. |
| 1998 | - Received 4th place at the University of Texas Mock Trial
Invitational Tournament. - Selected Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow “Superstar” member. |
ACTIVITIES
Semester / Year Activity / Responsibility
| 2003-2004 | - Member of the Association of Student Planners. - Attended the Texas American Planning Association Conference. - Attended the Society for Ecological Restoration International Conference. - Participated in the creation of the Navasota, Texas Comprehensive Plan and the NavasotaEconomic Development Plan. - Participated in the creation of the Gulf Coast Trades Center Comprehensive Master Plan. |
| 1998-2002 | - Member of LEGALS (Legal Education Group for Aggie Law Students). Participated for 4 years on the Texas A&M Mock Trial Team. Competed as both lawyer and witness during competitions. Served as Public Relations officer. Promoted organization and encouraged students to join. Organized social gatherings and activities for the organization. |
| Spring 1999 | - Member of the campaign committee for Will Hurd during
his run for Student Body President. Assisted in organization of campaign
layout. Endorsed and explained Will Hurd’s campaign platform to student
body. - Selected to the Student Leadership Institute. Attended weekly luncheons that presented interactive discussions about leadership qualities and development. |
| 1998-1999 | - Selected as member for Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT),
a freshman leadership organization. Participated in community service activities
and developed leadership qualities. - Member of the ALOT Socials committee. Organized social activities and gatherings for ALOT members. |
VOLUNTEER WORK
Semester / Year Activity / Responsibility
| Summer 2002 | - Instructed youth on the basics of water quality as an employee of the CRMWD. |
| Fall 2001 | - Assisted in coaching of Coahoma High School cross-examination debate team. |
| Spring 2000 | - Assisted in critiquing and coaching of Bryan High School speech competitions. |
| Spring 1999 | - Participated in the Senior Leaders of Tomorrow program. Housed seniors in my dorm. Provided information and advice about college life. |
| Fall 1998 | - Judged County 4-H method demonstrations and illustrated
talks. - Promoted safety awareness at elementary schools during Halloween. |