RESUME
Travis Alan Averill
travis_averill@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
A position in Genetics to expand my knowledge and experiences while developing and utilizing my background in Quantitative Genetics/Bioinformatics.
EDUCATION:
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602,
Masters of Science in Animal Breeding and Genetics (August 2004).
G.P.A.: 3.03/4.0
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824,
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (May 2002).
G.P.A.: 3.35/4.0
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487,
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (no degree).
G.P.A.: 2.43/4.0
EXPERIENCE:
Agricultural Statistician, USDA-NASS
New England Agricultural Statistics Services, Concord, NH
July 11, 2004-present
Local Area Network Administrator. Develop estimates for different commodities in all six New England states. Such as: Apple disposition, apple and pear forecast, peach forecast, monthly manufactured dairy, weekly dairy product prices, sheep and wool, fertilizer, corn, crop weather, and cold storage.
Graduate Student, The University of Georgia
Department of Animal and Dairy Science, Athens, GA
August 2002-June 25, 2004
Research in fertility traits of dairy cattle, Graduate Teacher Assistant in Animal and Dairy Science Undergraduate courses.
Student Assistant, MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center
Department of Animal Science, East Lansing, MI
May 1998-May 2002
Assist in feeding, shearing, weighing, showing, health related treatments, and various other maintenance.
Live at the barn and maintain and upkeep facilities and surroundings.
Assisted in genetic research in the summer of 1999 and 2000.
Received Honorable Mention Michigan State University Student Employee of the Year 2001.
Student Lab Assistant, MSU Dairy Nutritional Lab
Department of Animal Science, East Lansing, MI
August 2000-May 2002
Grind feed samples, weigh dry samples, and clean lab equipment.
Certified in Chemical hygiene and laboratory safety.
Care Taker, Sandy River Farm
Farmington, ME
July 9 - August 19, 2001
Animal care taker
Farm maintenance
Student Intern, Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc
Bridgeport, NE
May 9 - June 27, 2001
Heat checked, AI, and treated sick calves
Fixed fence, equipment maintenance, transport cattle
Cashier/Stocker, Big Ten Party Store
Okemos, MI
April 1999-August 1999
Addressed all customer complaints and concerns.
Maintained cash register and handled transactions.
Responsible for inventory and merchandising the floor.
Student Assistant, University of Alabama Office of Student Life
Tuscaloosa, AL
August 1998-December 1998
Ran campus mail delivery for office.
Worked the front desk, answered the phone and various other administrative duties.
Sold tickets at Ticketmaster.
Student Assistant, Paty Hall
Department of Housing at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
August 1997-May 1998
Worked the front desk and answered phone.
Gave tours of dorm.
Enforce University policies and procedures.
HONORS/ORGANIZATIONS:
Outstanding Teaching Award 2004, MSU National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Ambassador of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dean’s List Fall 2000 and 2001, Harry Hardwick Memorial Scholarship 2001, MSU Block & Bridle Rich Rohrer Award 2001, Honorable Mention Michigan State University Student Employee of the Year 2000, MSU Block & Bridle Club, MSU Horseman’s Association, Alumni of Theta Tau Fraternity, refereed and participate in Intramural sports.
REFERENCES:
Aubrey Davis
22 Bridge St, Suite 3
Concord, NH 03301
(603)-224-9639 ext.111
aubrey_davis@nass.usda.gov
Dr. Charles McPeake
150 Edgar L Rhodes Center
Athens, Georgia 30602
(706)-542-6627
cmcpeake@uga.edu
Dr. Romdhane Rekaya
348 Edgar L Rhodes Center
Athens, Georgia 30602
(706)-542-0949
rrekaya@uga.edu
George Good
1290 Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517)-355-7477
goodg@msu.edu
Dr. Margaret Benson
2265K Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517)-432-1388
benson@msu.edu
Dr. Dennis Banks
1250 Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517)-355-4704
banks@msu.edu
Dr. Janver Krehbiel
G100 Vet Medical Ctr
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517)-355-7624
krehbiel@cvm.msu.edu
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