Jessica M. Premet
(561)-371-9016
premetjm@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time position in an organization where I can apply my education and acquired internship
experience in the field of environmental science and policy.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2010- 2015
expected May 2015
Graduate of the Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy
Jupiter High School, Jupiter, FL
2006- 2010
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Advanced Oceanography I
Advanced Marine Biology
General Chemistry I and II with labs
Wetland Environments
GIS for Non-Majors
Bio of Sharks and Rays and lab
Intro. To Urban Studies
Ecology and lab
Beaches/Coastal Environments
Urban and Regional Planning
Global Conservation
Environmental Regulation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Box Office Staff: USF Sun Dome Arena, Tampa, FL
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Greeted customers, assisted with ticket office needs, answered the phone to assist customers as
much as possible, balanced cash draw daily
Sold tickets during routine office hours as well as large events by using the Ticketmaster
computer system; responsible for opening and closing the box office during some shifts
Performed administrative front desk assistant tasks including greeting guests, answering the
phone, accepting job applications, directing guests to meeting rooms, handling two phones at
once, organizing the front desk, taking messages
Student Intern: USF Botanical Gardens, Tampa, FL
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May 2012- present
May 2014- July 2014
Watered the plants in individual pots, in the ground, and in greenhouses; removed weeds
Maintained the plant shop by running the cash register, putting out the for sale items, closing
the cash register and shop, as well as locking the gate to the gardens
Recorded USFBG memberships, took admission for plant fairs, arranged the plants in the shop;
monitored and added to the phenology project
Husbandry Intern: Florida Aquarium, Tampa, FL
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May 2013- August 2013
Maintained multiple aquarium systems including cleaning, feeding, water changes, temperature
checks, light changes, etc.
Performed aquarium maintenance duties related to ammonium, the nitrogen cycle, biological,
chemical, and mechanical filters, etc.
Gave “meet the biologist keeper talks” once a week to guests passing by tanks
Summer Intern: Loxahatchee River Center, Jupiter, FL
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May 2011- August 2011
Greeted guests, cared for aquarium and animals, species collection, outreach events, lectures,
story time, arts & crafts, and more
Assisted in current programs: school field trips, home school groups, Friends of the Loxahatchee
River Lecture series, over nights, story time, arts & crafts, and more
Managed, trained, and recruited volunteers and high school interns
Conducted outdoor educational programs
Ran the gift shop cash register
Implemented own project that is now used for future education programs
SKILLS
Certifications: Advanced open water PADI dive certified, open water NAUI dive certified
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using ArcGIS; Ticketmaster trained
Other: Works well with people of all ages; active team member and leader; proficient communication
skills; ability to work independently; excellent organization skills
ACTIVITIES
President (2013-2015), Match Secretary (2012-2013), and player
University of South Florida Women’s Rugby Football Club
Tampa, FL
2010- 2015
Player
Jupiter High School Rugby
Jupiter, FL
2008- 2010
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Animal Care Volunteer
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Jupiter, FL
2007-2010