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Hannah E. Beard
25702 White Springs Court Spring, TX 77373
(281) 323-3318 E-mail: heb@tamu.edu

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Graduation: December 2009
Bachelor of Science in Urban Horticulture
Major GPR: 2.76 Overall GPR: 2.08

Lonestar Community College, Conroe, TX August 2006 - August 2007
Overall GPR: 3.62
Honor student, part of Phi Theta Kappa, and on the National Dean’s List.

Relevant Experience

Microscopy and Imaging Center, Texas A&M University February 2009 –March 2009
Student Volunteer for Dr. Cobb
• Operate Ultracut machinery to obtain microscopic cuttings of diseased plants.
• Prepare and stain slides of cuttings for Dr. Cobb's research.
• Maintain a neat work area for the other lab workers.

Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University October 2007 – April 2008
Student Worker and volunteer for Dr. Byrne (10-20 hours/ week)
• Processed pollen from rose and peach plants in preparation for pollination.
• Logged data for patents and legal documents.
• Planted and pollinated rose and peach plants.

Work Experience

Cactus Aquatics, Spring, TX May 2005 – August 2008

Aquatic Specialist
• Maintained cleanliness and order in the system of about 150 tanks.
• Oversaw the diet and breeding of 650+ fish.
• Assisted in collecting and labeling the eggs for auctions.
• Prepared and monitored water levels, temperatures, and chemical balance in the tanks.

Traditions Bookstore, College Station, TX August 2007 – February 2008

Sales Associate
• Assisted customers with their purchases and questions.
• Arranged and organized books and other products on the shelves.
• Operated registers and Prism computer program.
• Participated in the bi-yearly store inventory.

Petsmart, Houston, TX 2006

Pet Care Specialist
• Maintained creature habitats for fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals.
• Informed customers of the basic needs and care of their pets.
• Coached children in the proper handling of birds, reptiles, and small animals.

Tempfinders Personnel, Inc., Houston, TX Summer 2005

Administrative Assistant
• Organized and filed shipping records and accounting forms.
• Logged data of orders from various shipping companies.
• Processed paperwork for several businesses.

Tip Top Cleaners, Houston, TX 2004

Shift Manager
• Independently managed the opening, closing and daily functions of the outlet.
• Oversaw customer service through friendly and attentive service.
• Trained and supervised a helper in daily operations and management.

Activities

The Navigators – Bible study leader/ mentor for young women

The TAMU Horticulture Club – Member

The TAMU Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) –Member