Kendal Crawford

2047 Powers Ferry Rd., Apt. E

Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 851-4436
kc777420@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position at a well-respected company that is guided by
conservation-based environmental stewardship principles, where I can
begin my post-graduate career by utilizing my strong management skills
and reputable work ethic, while contributing to the development of
profitable and sustainable business practices, and growing within a
company and employee team.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
* Very driven, hard-working individual that holds outstanding work ethic
as a top priority in life
* Ability to manage working full-time in top-level positions while
attending school full-time for entire college and post-graduate career
* Highly skilled in environmental land use planning, forest health and
wetland delineation, entomology, forest ecology, and invasive species
prevention, management and restoration
* Great organizational and time management skills
* Significantly promoted within each company on a consistent basis
* 13 years of experience in the restaurant business, including 6+ years
of management experience
* Ability to manage 25-50 person staff daily, while simultaneously
coordinating and overseeing numerous multi-thousand dollar private
functions on a weekly basis

EDUCATION:
Master of Liberal Arts, Environmental Management
Harvard University: Cambridge, MA
June 2009
GPA: 3.6
MASTERS THESIS: Identifying Land Development Strategies that Could
Potentially Reduce the Growth of Phragmites australis in Neighboring
Freshwater Wetlands in Eastern Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Conservation

University of Montana: Missoula, MT
May 2004
GPA: 3.8
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS: Environmental Assessment and Watershed
Management Plan of Miller Creek in Missoula, MT

HONORS AND AWARDS:

* Nominee for the "Best Thesis Award" in graduating class from Harvard
University (2009)
* "Most Outstanding Senior" in graduating class; Chosen to receive this
honor by faculty of College of Forestry and Conservation at the
University of Montana; Awarded medal for this achievement by President
of the University at graduation (2004)
* Selected to be the undergraduate representative on search committee for
new Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Planning at the University
of Montana (2004)
* Highlighted in Forestry Newsletter for outstanding academic achievement
(Spring 2004)
* Golden Key International Honour Society and National Deans List
(2003-)
* Hope Scholarship (1999-2002)
* North Atlanta Rotary Club Scholarship (2002)
* Presidential Scholar (4.0 GPA) for 4 years and Deans List (3.5+ GPA)
for 9 years

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Research Assistant (Seasonal Positions)
University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation
* Worked on a nation-wide fire and fire surrogate environmental
assessment study that included five different teams of wildlife
biologists, plant ecologists, soil scientists, entomologists, and
fire specialists
* Collected and analyzed data on the effects of fire and fire
suppression on bark beetle populations and tree diseases
CREW SUPERVISOR:
June 2004-Sept 2004
CREW MEMBER:
June 2003-Aug 2003
Entomology Lab Technician
University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation
* Compiled and analyzed insects for an extensive biodiversity
assessment project on spotted knapweed invaded and un-invaded Rocky
Mountain savannas to determine new biological controls that may
potentially reduce the invasion of this species
Jan. 2003-Sept 2004

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Restaurant Server
Canoe Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
January 2009-Present
Restaurant Special Events & Catering Manager
Capozzi's Ristorante Italiano & New York Pizzaria, Decatur, GA
June 2009-Dec. 2009
Restaurant General Manager
Midtown Tavern, Atlanta, GA
Feb. 2009-June 2009
Restaurant Manager
Croma Restaurant Inc., Boston, MA
June 2007-Dec. 2008
Restaurant Bartender & Assistant Manager
Charley's Eating and Drinking Saloon, Boston, MA
Aug. 2004-June 2007
Restaurant Manager & Bartender
Broad Street Bar and Grill, Athens, GA
Jan. 2000-Aug. 2002

REFERENCES:
* Available immediately upon request