Allison Richardson Online Resume

Objective

I am currently seeking a position within the environmental science/consulting field while I complete my college degree. I have experience in field research and writing reports. I have a vast working knowledge of many aspects of flora and fauna as well. In addition I have experience in customer service. I am currently obtaining my bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and will be graduating in May 2012. I am hard working and do my best with every task presented to me. Most importantly, I have a life long passion for the environment and working for in the environmental sector would help me achieve my desired goal to work in an environmental science setting. I love a challenge and feel that I have what it takes to be an asset to many companies.

Work Experience

Personal Banker (04/19/2010 – 03/02/2011)

I most recently worked as a bank teller assisting customers in all aspects of banking from deposits, loan payments, online banking, etc. I have extensive customer service skills, computer skills as well as word processing. I have also done extensive filing, assisting customers over the phone and directing phone calls.

Last Employer: People's Bank

Responsibilities: Making accurate and timely transactions for our customers, assisting them with transactions, online banking questions and account research. Extensive computer skills as well as word processing.

Assistant Teacher (10/01/2009 – 04/15/2010)

Assistant Teacher at a daycare/preschool

Last Employer: Country Kids Daycare

Responsibilities: Preparing lesson plans and activities, leading small groups, supervising children of all ages, accompanying classes on field trips, and light cleaning duties.

Cashier/department associate (04/25/2006 – 04/25/2008)

I have extensive cashier/cash register experience, assisting customers choose products, as well as stocking, organizing inventory and general department tasks.

Last Employer: Wal-Mart

Contact Person: 913-685-9959

Assistant Teacher (08/15/2011 – Present)

Last Employer: Kids R Kids

Contact Person: Julie Hendrickson

Responsibilities: Assist the lead teacher in day to day class responsibilities, classroom management, supervison of children, and general cleaning duties.

Administrative Assistant (05/13/2003 – 09/01/2006)

I worked for a small heating and cooling company as an administrative assistant.

Last Employer: Directional Systems Heating and Cooling Inc.

Contact Person: Barbara Verdoorn

Responsibilities: My responsibilities included preparing invoices and billing customers, answering phones, filing customer service, assisting in payroll and proposal writing. My duties also included scheduling customers and builders and keeping track of equipment sold and installed both written and in spreadsheet forms. Also, light office cleaning duties.

Accomplishments: I have excellent written and verbal skills, and an excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Education

Establishment: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Degree: Environmental Studies

Average Grade: 2.9

Details: I'm currently obtaining a B.A. in Environmental Studies and will be graduating in May 2012. I have coursework in urban agriculture and green planning and designing, including community service and field trips to KCCUA. I particularly have an interest in the geology and water sustainability fields. I have experience in field study and research as well as water quality testing and soil identification.

Skills

Practical experience with field work and research, and working outdoors. I have excellent computer skills, as well as good communication skills, written and verbal. I have a good working knowledge of practical field work such as water quality testing and geological field work.

Computer Skills: Word Processing and a good knowledge of computer functions, such as powerpoint, microsoft word and excel. I also type over 30 words per minute.

Foreign Language Skills: German

Additional Information

I am hard- working and enthusiastic, passionate for the environment and the betterment of it as well. Able to perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner and take direction well. I enjoy working independently as well as being part of a team. I enjoy a challenge I am comfortable meeting and talking to new people as well. I am comfortable in the office as well as out in the field.

Honors: 4-H awards from the ages of 8-19 years old.

Research Projects: Semester long project of designing and creating an urban organic farm. I am currently working on my senior project; an extensive research paper and presentation on preservation and restoration of the heartland, more specifically the tallgrass prairies and its flora and fauna.

Conferences or Courses: Environmental Sustainability: Urban Agriculture. Environmental Geology GIS, Global Water and Sustainability

Interests

I enjoy spending time outdoors, my passion is riding and showing my horses, hiking with my dogs and volunteering with ACTHA, a nationwide equine association. I also belong to the following equine associations: USEF, AHA, EKAHA, and GKCAHA. I also belong to the Kansas Wildlife Federation, and have done volunteer work with No More Homeless Pets KC (now known as Heartland SPCA). I also enjoy gardening and reading.