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3933 N. Clarendon Ave. Apt 501 Chicago, IL 60613 dbzlatev@gmail.

com (312) 217-8501


Education DePaul University, Chicago, IL B.S. Biological Sciences (Minor in Communication Studies)

Dimitar Zlatev

Graduation Expected Spring 2014

Research Experience Field Studies in Marine and Estuarine Biology, ACE Basin, SC December 2012 Present Independent Research Conducting an undergraduate research project studying moon snail predation on clams Authoring paper on the community ecology of predator prey interactions of clams and moon snails Performed extensive experiments, surveys, and field journaling within terrestrial, marine, and estuarine systems Acquired field work skills such as seine netting, trammel netting, and deep sea trawling Performed in-depth statistical analysis using R DePaul Dept. of Biology, Behavioral Ecology Research, Chicago, IL September 2013- Present Research Assistant Conducting independent study on the patterns of aquatic isopod antipredatory behavior Performed multiple behavioral experiments and dissections Acquired field work skills including using seine nets and laboratory skills such as detailed dissection and microscopy Related Experience DePaul University, General Biology Laboratory Used data from own research to assist professors in the creation of a natural selection lab for students Assisted in the design of an identification key of bivalves for use by students Relevant Coursework Spatial Patterns of Predation (BIO 399), Field Studies in Marine and Estuarine Biology (BIO 318), Ecology (BIO 215), Animal Behavior (BIO 301) Conducted independent study under an advisor regarding predatorprey interactions Designed field experiments regarding creek and terrestrial ecology Field techniques such as sampling methodology, dichotomous keys, and surveying Evolution (BIO 235), Principles in Biotechnology (BIO 220), Microbiology (BIO 210) Laboratory techniques such as micropipetting, electrophoresis, PCR, transformation, and growth media Presentation Experience Scientific Conferences Performed numerous oral and poster presentations Midwestern Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC) March 2013 & 2014 Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium (CAURS) April 2013 & 2014 DePaul University Showcases and Events Live Performances Played live music in front of audiences as large as 12,000 at numerous venues including live TV events, festivals, bars, restaurants, and private parties. Language and International Skills Extensive travel experience across Europe and North America Native fluency in both English and Bulgarian, basic understanding of French

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