Jessica Frech
6935 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817  (301) 385-9755  jess.frech66@gmail.com
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, May 2014
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science, Concentration: Natural Resources
Bachelor of Science: Resource Economics, Concentration: Marketing and Business Management
GPA: 3.74 /4.00; Dean’s List
UConn in London, Summer Olympics Program, London, England, July-August 2012
Skills
Computer: ArcGIS Desktop for ArcGIS 10, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
Certifications: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, December 2013
Work/Internship Experience
Student Conservation Association and AmeriCorps, Hyde Park, NY and Wilton, CT, Integrated Resources Intern, May 2014-Present
 Perform field edge restoration; water, forest health and phenology monitoring; garden and grounds maintenance; and trail repair to
improve visitor experience through increased maintenance of resources
 Organize map files, digitize and prepare archives and visual media for the park website, and take care of museum collections and
historic furnishings
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Natural Resources Public Policy Intern, January 2014-May 2014
 Research, track, and monitor environmental bills which may impact UConn in Connecticut general Assembly
Farm Credit East, Enfield, CT, Agribusiness Internship, February 2014-April 2014
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Tutor, February 2014-May 2014
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Note Taker, September-December 2012, September 2013-May 2014
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Union Street Market, August 2013-May 2014; Employee of the Month, October 2013
WaterStep, Louisville, KY, Intern, June 2013-August 2013
 Gathered research on water-poor countries to be used for identifying future overseas missions
 Translated operations and instruction manual into French in order for a wider range of people to operate the machinery
Jack Faucett Associates, Internships, Bethesda, MD, June-August 2011, May-July 2012
 Researched state-level climate policies and edited documents for a climate change journal submission.
 Catalogued financial files and invoices using Peachtree accounting software in order to update company records
Volunteer
EcoHusky, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
President, September 2013-May 2014
 Coordinate and plan education, outreach, and volunteer events for upwards of 100 participants
 Lead weekly officer and general member meetings
Secretary, September 2012-May 2013
Spring Valley Farm, University of Connecticut, September 2013-November 2013
The Parklands of Floyds Fork, Louisville, KY, June 2013-August 2013
Potomac Community Resources, Potomac, MD, November 2008-Present, programs for adults with disabilities
Habitat for Humanity, University of Connecticut, October 2011-May 2013, Treasurer, September 2012-May 2013
Awards
Del Favero Agricultural Economics Scholarship, University of Connecticut, Spring 2014, given to a student in Resource Economics
based on outstanding academic achievement
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, University of Connecticut, December 2010-Present
UConn Scholarship, University of Connecticut, August 2010-May 2014
New England Scholar, January 2012-December 2012, January 2013-December 2013
Cornelius and Mary Jane York Award, University of Connecticut, August-December 2012, given to a student in the College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources for scholarship, leadership, and citizenship
United Technologies Corporation: Sustainability Case Competition, Winner, Spring 2012