Clay Carlson

(952) 426-8356 14531 Tyrol Drive Shakopee, MN, 55379 carlsocj@stolaf.edu Education: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN Bachelor of Arts anticipated May 2014 Environmental Studies degree with Management Studies minor Cumulative GPA: 3.6 Honors: St. Olaf Academic Scholarship Relevant Coursework: Campus Ecology, Cell Biology and Genetics, Water: Precious, Precarious and Problematic, Evolution and Diversity, Management Study Abroad: Environmental Science in Australia 2/13-Current Study in Terrestrial Ecology, Marine Biology, Cultural Anthropology, and Environmental Policy. Designing and executing independent research experience. Immersion into local culture through homestays. Work Experience: Set Production Worker, St. Olaf Theater Scene Shop, Northfield, MN 9/10-Current Construct sets and props for four major productions annually which involves improvising to solve unforeseen problems. Developed a broad spectrum of design and construction skills. Assist in the construction of a set for the Commonwealth Theater (Lanesboro, MN). Landscape Designer/Worker, GGP Outdoors, Victoria, MN 6/13-9/13 Assisted in landscape design and construction including the installation of patios, trellises, retaining walls, drainage tiles, and sod. Museum Guard, Flaten Art Museum, Northfield, MN 9/10- 1/13 Received, handled, documented, and installed art shows in St. Olafs fine arts gallery. Prepared and guarded gallery for five exhibitions annually. Educator, International Wolf Center, Ely, MN 6/12-8/12 Educated public and school groups up to 200 about wolves, wildlife, and ecosystems. Designed and taught curriculum for childs day camp. Assisted with the feeding and general care of wolf pups. Server, Chipotle Restaurant, Shakopee, MN 3/10-8/10; 7/11-9/11 Prepared and served food, cleaned and assisted in opening and closing the restaurant. Experience and Skills: Independent Contractor, Landscaping/Construction Sporadic, 2008-Current Built a retaining wall, laid sod, removed rock, weeded, mowed lawns, removed and trimmed bushes and trees, and planted trees, flowers, and vegetable gardens. Honed strong work ethic working independently to meet deadlines in a customerservice driven environment. Independent Contractor, Painting Sporadic, 2005-Current Painted and stained houses (both interior and exterior), decks, and furniture. Technical Skills: Computer: Fluent in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Keynote. PC and Mac competent. Outdoor: Proficient with canoes, ATVs, riding and push mowers, GPS, GIS, valid class D drivers license, SCUBA certified.