THOMAS D. THORNTON Present Address 169 West 4th Street North West Aurora, MN 55705 (218) 123-4567 Permanent Address 8314 Lake Boulevard thomas.thornton@live.bemidjistate.edu Rochester, MN 54173 (507) 389-6521 EDUCATION Bemidji State University Bachelor of Science Degree Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Biology Emphasis: Environmental Management GPA: 3.40 (only list GPA if 3.0 or above) Bemidji, MN May 2014 EXPERIENCE Bemidji State University Water Lab Lab Technician Conduct water quality analysis of natural and waste water Evaluate samples for pH and conductivity Bemidji, MN 2012-present Department of Biology, Bemidji State University Research Assistant Monitored water quality downstream of Bemidji sewage overflow Assessed levels of nitrates and other contaminants Bemidji, MN 2011-2012 Bemidji State University Water Lab Lab Supervisor Taught lab procedures and supervised student workers Bemidji, MN 2010-2012 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Student Scholarship and Creative Achievement Conference Bemidji, MN Presented results of field research project on local water nitrate levels April 2013 COLLEGE ACTIVITIES Habitat for Humanity, BSU Chapter, Member and Fundraising Chair INTERESTS Cross-country skiing, canoeing, backpacking, fishing, and photography Strategic~Consistency~Focus~Harmony~Adaptability 2012-present