Gregory Stephen Norris
Objective: Obtain a job related to Natural Resource Management and Environmental Sustainability
Education:
Senior at University of Central Florida majoring in Environmental Studies with a Science Concentration B.S. August 2013
Seminole State College Associates of Arts December 2010
Relevant Coursework: Ecology, GIS for Environmental Studies, Advanced GIS for Environmental Studies, Environmental Politics,
Aquatic Biology, Ethnobotany, Conservation Biology, Sustainability, Mammalogy, and Tropical Conservation and Ecology.
Experience:
Field Assistant
Jan. 2013-Present
UCF Landscape & Natural Resources, Intern
 Assisted in planning and planting native species in the upkeep of UCF’s protected areas and The Arboretum
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jan. 2013-Present
Political Ecology Lab, Researcher
 Sifted through databases to find relative information on climate change, natural disasters, and fisheries as they pertain to
environmental sustainability
Project Coordinator
Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013
ecoPreserve, Assistant
 Gathered data to use for U.C.F. and Orange County Convention Center’s pursuit of LEED accreditation for existing buildings
Office Researcher
Jan. 2010-Dec. 2011
The Chelonian Research Institute, Undergrad
 Extrapolated growth data of preserved specimens of Madagascar’s extant species to draw similarities in life history
 Worked with Dr. Peter Pritchard with maintenance of museum collection including assessment of turtle and tortoise health,
building enclosures, cataloging specimens, and the upkeep of preserved specimens
Field Researcher
May 2010-Aug. 2011
U.C.F. Marine Turtle Research Group, Undergrad
 Gather data in Melbourne Beach on the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge for nesting loggerhead, leatherback, and green
turtles: tagging, measuring, and marking nests under rigorous time constraints
 Worked under Graduate Student Allie Hays on a comparative study of loggerhead and green turtle nesting selection with
regard to beach gradient, sand grade, and sand moisture content
Customer Service Staff and Pharmacy Technician
Sep. 2003-Present
Publix Supermarkets, Customer Service and Pharmacy Department
 Researched, planned and initiated recycling program to cut back costs of waste disposal and raise awareness for
environmental issues
 Responsible for coordinating Customer Service Department in absence of managers
 Entrusted with accounting for all tenders the store receives each day
 Well versed on the importance of data entry, dispensing prescriptions, and handling customer concerns with insurance
companies as pertaining to the Pharmacy Department
Community Affiliations:
Florida Trail Association
January 2008 – Present
Volunteer (Building and maintaining trails, working safely and efficiently with power tools, and organizing necessary steps to ensure
project gets done on schedule)
Orlando Barbell Powerlifting Team
November 2009-Present
Team Member (Coordinate American Powerlifting Federation meets throughout the state of Florida, competing, assisting in set up
and break down of events, promotions, volunteering with Special Olympics, and training special needs athletes)