University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Virginia Key, Florida
Masters of Art, Marine Affairs and Policy, expected December 2004
GPA:  3.913/4.000

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
Juris Doctor, June 2003
Emphasis on business law and marine environmental law
Activities:  Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honor Society, 2001-Present
                University of Miami School of Law Ambassador, 2000-2003

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, General Business, May 2000
GPA:  3.79/4.00, Top 10% of graduating class
Emphasis on Economics, Finance, and Management
Honors:     Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999-Present
Activities:  Zeta Beta Tau, Social Fraternity, founding member, 1998-Present
                    Vice President, 1999-2000
                Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, 1999-Present
                    Professional Chair, 1999-2000

Environment Matters, Inc., Tampa, Florida.
Offshore Aquaculture Legislative Assistant, May 2004-Present
Working for Marianne Cufone, Esq. under a contract from the Gulf Restoration Network with state agencies and non-governmental organizations to establish comprehensive offshore aquaculture regulations for Florida and creating an educational pamphlet to explain the need for comprehensive offshore aquaculture regulations.

MAST Academy, Virginia Key, Florida
Teachers’ Assistant, August 2003-January 2004
Assisted the Math & Science Department teachers in grading papers, teaching classes, assisting with laboratory experiments, and tutoring students needing assistance.

Sports & Shorts, Inc., Platte City, Missouri
Store manager, 1996-1997; salesperson, 1994-1996
Provided excellent customer relations; ordered products and supplies; screen-printed; heat transfer printed; sublimation printed; managed inventory; and supervised employees.

•  Open ocean aquaculture economics and regulations
•  Fisheries economics and management
•  Marine environmental regulations

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• General computer skills
•  Management skills
•  Knowledge of environmental laws
•  U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license
•  PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
•  Emergency First Response Instructor, including first aid and CPR