Daniel Guico

dguico2@illinois.edu - 630-550-3462 - 1010 W. Springfield Ave. Apt 101 - Urbana, IL 60172

EDUCATION University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Global Change and Landscape Dynamics 3.21/4.00 GPA

May 2013

EXPERIENCE

Turner Hall Soil Ecology Laboratory Undergraduate Research Assistant Feb 2012 Present Run hydrolysis assays to determine microbial activity in soils Analyze spectrophotometry data using Microsoft Excel Assist in general laboratory maintenance and cleanliness Synthesize and report data to supervisors University YMCA Vice President Aug 2012 Present Plan collaboration and service events that bring the student groups of the YMCA together Facilitate opportunities for growth and leadership from the younger members of YMCA student groups Participate in YMCA Board of Governors meetings which determine the use of the budget for building renovations, program initiatives, and scholarships Alternative Spring Break Organizational Fundraiser June 2012 Present Organize and execute events that promote social cohesion within the group as well as providing funds to the organization Negotiate sponsorships with local businesses to support our fundraising efforts Multimedia June 2011 June 2012 Designed all flyers, t-shirts and visual communication regarding service trips, fundraisers and recruiting events Facilitated a workshop during the first ASB conference which brought delegates from 3 schools into discussion about passion and leadership Trip Facilitator Spring 2012 Organized weekly meetings and communication between 14 people for a community gardening and social activism trip to Memphis, TN Maintained communication with GrowMemphis and housing prior to the trip Raised $200 to benefit the organization Managed group dynamics to bring people together in a fun and safe volunteering environment Illinois Leadership Center Photographer June 2012 Present Utilize digital photography to capture moments during leadership events that provide images for recruitment as well as advertisement LeaderShape Institute Participant January 2012 Engaged in a week-long retreat focused on developing leadership and integrity

SKILLS

Computer: ArcGIS, SPSS, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Docs, Digital Photo Professional