Zachary J.

Cuddy
327 Asbury St. Apt C.
Moscow, ID 83843

(208) 305-5960
cudd8085@vandals.uidaho.edu
Dear Ashlee Minor:
I am writing to apply for the Waterfowl/Passerine Research Technician position that was posted on the Texas A&M
University job board. I am currently planned to have earned a bachelors degree in Wildlife Resources Management in
May 2015 where I will be eligible for professional certification as an associate wildlife biologist through The Wildlife
Society. My education from the University of Idaho has provided me the skills that meet the preferred qualifications
described for this position. I believe that due to my upbringing involving the operation of ATVs and 4WD vehicles along
with my motivated work ethic, and personality I would be well suited for a team of field technicians.
I have been working part-time as an undergraduate student for almost 4 years. The establishments that I was employed by
were called Opportunities Unlimited Inc. (OUI) and the Latah County Soil and Water Conservation District. At OUI I
learned through the multiple trainings required for me to be able to physically and mentally assist people living life with a
developmental disability. I provided this assistance by initiating specific tasks designed to teach the essential living skills
deemed the most required by the state for each individual. This would take place in a skill specific group or a 1on1 setting
in the community, home, or the center. My work for the Soil and Water District involved restoring natural habitat sites
around Latah County, which contains the Palouse prairie region and encompasses a portion of the Clearwater River
Watershed. My duties included nursing both natural vegetation at sites and potted plants at the shop. My other duties were
preforming planting, laying sedge mats, running water-shuttle pumps and removing invasive noxious species while
working in a crew of 4 members. My past education from completing a Systematic Botany course aided me in identifying
different plant species to complete the necessary habitat design proposed in the project funding. Also while in college I
would spend time volunteering for The Friends of the Clearwater which is a non-profit organization established to protect
the integrity of the Clearwater National Forest of Northern Idaho and the Clearwater River Basin. The task that I
performed consisted of spending a few days in the forest to hike a list of specific non-motorized trails with a camera and
yardstick to look for evidence of trail degradation from the use of prohibited vehicles.
Throughout my college career I have spent a significant amount of time working with both real and fictional datasets
related to the population ecology of a species in numerous statistical analysis programs. I have also collected samples of
my own data for class research and laboratory exercises. The exercises consisted of point-counts for Avian species,
detecting/identifying Avian species using both direct and indirect survey methods, an independent study on the vigilance
expressed by ungulate species of Western Montana, and identifying the vast number of different vegetative species native
to the state of Idaho as well as surrounding states. I take pride in all aspects related to the work that I perform and I enjoy
solving problems that involve the use of critical thinking.

I have enclosed a copy of my rsum with this letter. I am very interested in this position and would greatly appreciate
the opportunity for an interview. Please feel free to get in contact with me by phone or email at any time.

Sincerely,

Zachary J. Cuddy
Encl:

Resume
Four References with Contact Information

Zachary J. Cuddy
(208) 305-5960
cudd8085@vandals.uidaho.edu
327 Asbury St. Apt C.
Moscow, ID 83843

Education

University of Idahos College of Natural Resources

Completing B.S. in Wildlife Management Emphasis
Minor in Anthropology

Graduation Date: May 2015

Honors/Scholarships/Awards

Captain of Varsity Basketball Team

Orchards Elementary Scholarship Award
Varsity Basketball Idaho 5A State Champions

2010
2010
2009

Work Experience

Opportunities Unlimited Therapy Technician

Provided life skills training, social opportunities and physical assistance to
children and adults living with disabilities. (Heidi Pinkert; 208-791-2780)

2012 Present

Latah County Soil and Water Conservation Dist. Natural Resource Technician
Worked on crews at multiple sites where we constructed wetland habitat along
streams where past manipulation was present. (Jason Marchinek; 208-874-3788)

2014 Summer

Greek Week & Homecoming Chairman

Planned and organized teams for different events/activities around campus.
Prepared a parade float and managed fraternity members participation.
(Peter Horan; 208-305-3511)

2011 2012

Service Masters Cleaning Specialist

Deep cleaned carpets in residential and commercial properties;
also performed fire and flood restoration. (Colleen Grittner; 208-816-4036)

2011 Summer

Clearwater Paper Cedar Products Dept.

Worked as a summer hire pulling boards off of belts, operating saws
and detecting defects in boards. (Denise Metz; 208-255-3200)

2010 Summer

Mick McClure Honda Lot attendant

Washed the vehicles on the lot along with customer cars, prepared sold cars
and picked up/dropped off customers. (Jeff Cooper; 208-413-2511)

2008 2010

Computer Skills

Windows Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, RAMAS, ArcGIS 10.1, Geospatial Modeling Environment, R,
PRESENCE, MARK, DISTANCE 6.0

Other Skills

Experienced in the field performing identification, trapping, banding/marking, data recording,

navigational and operating GPS; also I can identify plants of the Western United States. I am able to
multitask very well, often effectively working on several projects at once. Working in teams comes
naturally to me. My time management and organizational skills are excellent. I have excelled in math
and science disciplines as well as in expressing critical thoughts and intentions in writing.

Interests and Activities

Traveling, Camping, Athletics, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Snowboarding, Kayaking

References
Heidi Pinkert, Supervisor
3626 20th St
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208) 791-2780

Mike Maffey, Consultant

Chief engineer for Idaho Fish & Game
12630 West Goldenbrook Ct.
Boise, Idaho 83713
(208) 867-0128

Janet Rachlow, Professor/Advisor

Department of Fish & Wildlife Sciences
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1136
Moscow, Idaho 83844
(208) 885-9328

Pat Rogers, Employer

3314 6th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 791-6063