Career Links Page for Christopher B Fenwick

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
Texas A&M University
May 2007

Courses include:
•Biology
•Biostatistics
•Oceanography
•Invertebrate Zoology
•Chemistry
•Vertebrates
•Scientific Methods
•Marine Ecology
•Organic Chemistry
•Ichthyology
•Cell Biology

Awards/Scholarships:
•Dean’s Distinguished Student Award
•Buck Weirus Spirit Award
•William Paul Ricker Memorial Scholarship
•Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Activities:
•Memorial Student Center, (MSC), Spring Leadership Trip
•Student Government Association: Senior Representative
•Traditions Committee Chairman
•Head Yell Leader: Texas A&M University at Galveston (junior and senior years); elected position
•SALT Camp (Sea Aggies Learning Traditions): Co-chair and Counselor
•Substance Abuse Advisory Committee
•Big Event: Participated annually the largest student-run service project in the nation
•Sea Aggies for Christ Leader

Third Mate, Merchant Marine License (USCG)
Texas Maritime Academy
May 2007

•Crewed on USTS Texas Clipper II, summer 2003 and 2005 gaining practical experience in seamanship and navigation operations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interpretive Naturalist
Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX
August 2006-December 2006

•Initiate guest interactions and answered guest questions.
•Create a friendly and inviting atmosphere for guests.
•Conduct microphone presentations, education programs, and animal presentations.
•Lead specialized tours.

Mate in Training
Military Sealift Command, based in Norfolk, VA
Summer 2004

•Completed 11-week cruise aboard the USNS Yukon, T-AO-202
•Participated in common Third Mate duties, including standing watches upon the bridge, completing safety inspections, communicating by radio during underway replenishment operations
•Compiled a ship report giving background of the ship’s particulars and an overview of my responsibilities aboard the ship
•Ports of Call, included: Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; Saipan; Guam; and Pusan, South Korea.

Head Lifeguard
Briarmoor Manor Pool, Atlanta, GA
Summer 2001, 2002, 2003

•Supervised and trained staff of 10 other lifeguards
•Counselor and lifeguard at day camp

Aquatics Specialist
PetSmart, Atlanta, GA
2000 – 2001

•Maintained fish and small animal exhibits and advised customers
•Recognized by Secret Shopper as providing excellent consumer service; received a 100% rating

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

•Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America
•Trained volunteer of Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
•Certified in CPR and First Aid
•Scuba Certified