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Michael Joseph Villanova

SUMMARY
Pursuing a career in the environmental field to apply my education and employment experiences to
improve environmental quality. Thrive in high pressure work situations by prioritizing and using
effective time management. Able to work with diverse populations and capable of working
independently or in a group setting. Professionalism to all I encounter is a goal and aspiration I work
towards. I am skilled in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Access. I am also proficient in ArcView GIS and SAS.
EDUCATION
2012 2014
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies- Environmental Studies
2009 - 2011
Ocean County College
Associate of Arts Liberal Arts

Galloway, NJ
Toms River, NJ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002 Present
NJ

Carolyn Ann III Fishing Vessel

Barnegat Light,

Mate/Deckhand
Worked in a fast paced environment while multitasking numerous situations
Work closely with various types of fishermen from novice to professional to ensure customer
satisfaction
The primary role is to be able to work in an environment with any type of person
Ensure that everyone is safe while on board
Safe operation of any tools designated for work related activities
Conduct biological surveys with NOAA surveyors
Other Responsibilities: Maintenance/Cleaning
Dispose of hazardous waste items including motor oil, anti-freeze, car/boat batteries in tubs for
recycling
Responsible for getting the boat ready to sail every morning and making sure that it is always
clean at the end of every day
2005 - 2011
Customer Service

Goose Pond Tree Nursery

Waretown, NJ

Worked on a fast paced Christmas Tree farm while multitasking numerous situations
Interacted with all types of people to ensure they have the happiest of holidays
Cut down Christmas Trees and secured them to customers cars in a timely matter
Planted new trees to replace the cut down ones every year

INTERNSHIPS
January 2014 May 2014

NJDEP Forestry Service

Mays Landing, NJ

Southern Pine Beetle Ground Crew

Field experience with GPS data loggers
GIS experience mapping forests contaminated with SPB
Aerial surveying experience by flying over the state spotting and plotting infested areas
Forest inventory