jordan mcdonald resume
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Jordan McDonald [email protected] • 3503 Tavenner Ct Olney, MD 20832 • 240.595.4440
Objective GPA: 3.3 A challenging internship or research position which allows me to gain experience in environmental science and sustainability with an opportunity to earn a full time position.
Education Villanova University (Villanova, PA) Expected Class of 2018 Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science Bachelors of Arts in Humanities
Relevant Courses Environmental Science I and II, Chemistry I and II, Calculus I and II, Population Geography, Biogeochemistry, Statistics in Environmental Science, Geological Techniques, Professional Development, Public Policy, Human Person, Chinese I, Chinese II, Global Change in Local Places`
Relevant Experience Rose’s Luxury (Washington, DC) Summer 2016 Director of Sustainable Practices and Host
• Responsible for ensuring that sustainable practices are used in the Front and Back of House at top restaurant in Washington, DC (Accolades: James Beard Award 2015, One Michelin Star 2016)
• Incorporating sustainable practices • Sourcing locally raised and environmental consciously grown produce
Roots Market (Olney, MD) Summer 2015 Front End Assistant Manager
• Responsible for managing the quality and efficiency of customer check out • Educating employees and customers on sustainable means of food growth and consumption • Learning information about sustainable farming through organic methodology relating to environmental
science and sustainability • Attended semi-annual seminars on benefits of sustainable and organic processes through their effect on the
environment and economy Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Villanova, PA) December 2014 –Present
Admissions Assistant • Execute large events such as Candidates Day and Open Houses • Admission inputs for prospective and incoming freshman • Organization of open houses, tours, etc…
National Association of Black Journalist (Washington, DC) Summer 2014 Communications Assistant
• Organized annual national conference located in Pennsylvania • Assisted in running the communication aspects of the conference
Volunteer Youth Enrichment Program ASCEND (Philadelphia, PA) November 2016
Volunteer • Motivate high school students to reach maximum potential • Teach leadership skills for school and life to high school students • Giving the students the tools and confidence to excel in the classroom and in the real world • Providing networking connections for future • Organized through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
One Million Backpacks (Philadelphia, PA) September 2015 Volunteer
• Donating backpacks and school supplies to students • Promotes learning process and importance of education to children • Goal is to increase enthusiasm in education • Organized through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Activities • Villanova CARE: Center for Agricultural and Education Fall 2016- Present • Presidential Environmental Sustainability Committee Spring 2016 – Present • Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Tau Xi Chapter) Spring 2015 – Present
Lab Skills • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel • Knowledge and skill set with a variety of lab equipment such as centrifuge and spectrophotometer • Ability to learn quickly and acquire new techniques • Great communication skills, outgoing, and cooperative, good for group/ team environment